Standard First Aid & CPR Level C – In-Class Learning Format

First Aid Interim Certificate | First Aid Care

About this Course

• This course is run in-class, over two days.   COVID-19 precautions will be in effect.  ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF AT LEAST TWO SHOTS.

Core Content Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

DAY ONE:

• You will be taught about the EMS/911 system.
• The Check, Call and Care systematic approach to first aid.  Essential steps for remaining safe while rendering first aid.
• Ways to reduce or eliminate the risks of infection and the importance of wearing gloves and with COVID-19 the importance of wearing masks, too.
• On the trauma side, participants would be taught when and how to apply a tourniquet and the risks attached when deciding to use one.
• The dangers of aspiration and why it is essential to look out for it.
• Airway, breathing and circulation
• The Recovery Position
• Stroke
• Choking (infant, child & adult)
• Circulation Emergencies (Cardiac Arrest – infant, child & adult)

DAY TWO:

• Wound Care – Learn the basics on how to treat burns, abrasions, cuts, tears
• Spinal cord injury (suspected).  How to care and immobilize
• Diabetes – Learn the symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 and first aid in a Diabetic emergency
• Allergic reactions and how to use an epi-pen

Certification

Once all aspects of the course is completed, you will receive your certification that will be valid for three years.