Duration: 20 hours Comprehensive first aid and CPR skills for professional first responders or those training to become first responders. Course teaches the patient assessment model, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, and care for a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Participants will be engaged in dynamic training techniques including video, media presentations, skills demonstrations, practice sessions, discussions and scenarios based on real-life situations. Audience Professionals in a fire service, rescue team, workplace response team, sports-medicine professionals, lifeguards and ski patrol. Prerequisites Red Cross First Responder Certificate (must not be expired) or equivalent. (We do NOT accept St. Mark James Certificates) Completion Successfully demonstrate the required skills Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one each, medical and trauma) Attend and participate in 100% of the course Certification 3-year certification in First Responder (digital certificate issued upon successful completion Recertification 24 hours (3 days) Course Content Review The Professional Responder Responding to the call Infection prevention and control Anatomy and physiology Assessment Airway management and respiratory emergencies Circulatory emergencies Shock Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma Musculoskeletal injuries Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries Head and spinal injuries Acute and chronic illnesses Poisoning Environmental illnesses Pregnancy, labour and delivery Special populations Crisis intervention Reaching, lifting and extricating patients Multiple-casualty incidents Includes any other content required by specific legislation Participant Materials Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook (optional) Course Length: 20 hours 3 DAYS IN CLASS, 4TH DAY IS TESTING Certification: 3 year Course Hours:• 8:15 am start time (8:30 am after paperwork)• 30 minutes for lunch• 5 pm end timeThere will also be a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break as well. Course Requirements: 100% attendance Skills demonstration In good health and physical condition Pre-reading and assignments
