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Standard First Aid & CPR Certification
APPROVED PROGRAM
Hespro is an authorized Training Centre for EMP Canada which is an Approved WSIB First Aid Program.
Who Should Attend
Employees who are to be the Certified First Aid providers for their workplace. This workshop may also be of benefit to employees who work in small groups or high risk areas, remote from immediate medical aid (e.g., field staff).
Overview
Upon successful completion of this two-day workshop, employees will receive a Standard First Aid/Heart Saver CPR Certificate, which is valid for 3 years. Employees may renew this certificate once by attending a one-day Standard First Aid/ Heart Saver CPR Re-Certification course. The workshops consist of a minimum of 13 hours of instruction time for up to 25 participants, including testing (written and practical test).
Program design
This course is flexible and versatile in adapting to the needs of participants. Scenarios are utilized to be consistent with the work environments of participants (ie. office workers inner city vs field workers in Algonquin Park). The delivery is lively and fun, in a non-threatening environment and participants are evaluated and assisted throughout to minimize the anxiety associated with practical examination. Humour is used generously to maintain a relaxed atmosphere, and participants are encouraged to share their experiences. Each segment is delivered in a step-by-step logical fashion; theory, demonstration, and practice. The application of adult learning principles results in a highly interactive atmosphere. All of the essentials are covered from recognizing, assessing and controlling hazards to the application of life saving techniques.
The focus on learning is to consolidate a group of skills that can be applied in any emergency situation. This consolidation allows participants to be confident in the application of their skills and remain calm in highly charged situations; in the office, in the field, or in a restaurant with their families. Participants are encouraged to share their own experiences and the group is briefed on the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Workshop Format
1.On-site education
2.Small and large group discussions
3.Case studies
4.Practical application of skills by working in pairs and with manikins
5.Stress free testing format in a relaxed atmosphere - written and practical
Duration: 2 days
Course objectives
-Recognizing a medical emergency
-Making the decision to help
-Identifying hazards and ensuring personal safety
-Activating the emergency medical service (EMS) system
-Providing supportive basic first aid care
What You Will Learn
The workshop includes compulsory modules, which cover the following topics:
-Emergency Scene Management
-Shock
-Unconsciousness
-Artificial Respiration
-Adult Choking
-Severe Bleeding, and
-One Rescuer CPR
-Safety & Accident Prevention
-Wounds & Bleeding
-Heart Attack & Stroke
-Head & Spinal Injuries
-Heat & Cold Injuries
-Burns
-Fracture Management
-Abdominal Injuries
-Diabetic Emergencies
-Poisoning
-Communicable Diseases
-Allergic Reactions
-Seizures
-First Aid Kits
The Instructor will also cover learning objectives identified by the participants from a list of elective modules. Suggested topics included: Fractures, Multiple Injuries (e.g., chest, hand, head and spinal, joint, eye, abdominal, crush, etc.,) Burns, Poisoning, Heart Attack and Stroke, Medical Conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Epilepsy, Convulsions and Allergies), Environmental Illnesses and Injuries.
The selection of Elective Modules for dedicated training (e.g., specific to the individual ministry needs) will be determined in advance of the course delivery.
course outline
Introduction:(20 mins)
Goals, objectives, what you will learn
Action:(40 mins)
Action at an emergency site (bystanders, scene survey, EMS, 911),
Finding out what’s wrong (ABCD, victim history
Basic Life Support:(240 mins)
Basic life support (choking, A/R, CPR, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, clinical death, biological death)
Bleeding and shock:(60 mins)
PPE, blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, types, control
Wounds Dressings and bandages(60 mins)
types, car, tetanus
Burns:(30 mins)
degrees, rule of 9’s
Head and spinal injuries:(60 mins)
Concussion, laceration, contusion, chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries
Hard and Soft Tissue Injury(60 mins)
Bone, joint and muscle injuries (fracture, open/closed)
Splinting extremities
Sudden illnesses:(60 mins)
stroke, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy
Poisoning (site of entry):(30 mins)
Bites and stings (animal, human, snake)
Cold-related emergencies: (30 mins)
frost-bite, hypothermia,
Heat-related emergencies:
heat cramps, exhaustion, heat stroke
Rescuing and moving victims(20 mins)
Evaluation - participant evaluation forms collected and follow-up with client contact 1 week later ensures quality and provides an opportunity for evaluating organizational impact
Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
·Recognize safety requirements at the scene;
·Describe the responsibilities of the first aider;
·Understand and assess any hazards at the scene, and the needs of the victim;
·Describe causes of choking;
·Demonstrate skills of basic life support (abdominal thrust, A/R, CPR)
·Recognize shock;
·Understand wounds and bleeding;
·Demonstrate bandaging and dressing skills.
In addition to the core learning, participants will identify the additional topics they would like to study and be able to:
·Deal with burns;
·Recognize spinal injuries;
·Recognize different types of fractures/sprains/dislocations;
·Demonstrate splinting;
·Identify priorities with multiple injuries;
·Recognize symptoms of serious illnesses;
·Identify poisoning;
·Deal with heat and cold related emergencies.
PRODUCTS
We are an authorized distributor of the Philips Medical Automated External Defibrillators. We also have an effective and unique program for helping Ontario WSIB insured organizations stay in compliance with Section 6 (First Aid Kit Inspections every 90 days) of Regulation 1101

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