St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid
This safety course is offered on a regular basis at our Safety Training facility in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, A CANDIDATE NEEDS TO PROVIDE
A valid email address.
Introduction
This two day course covers all the skills in Emergency First Aid plus first aid for other injuries and illnesses including head and spinal injuries, fractures of the upper and lower limbs. This course includes Level C CPR training and certification (Adult, Child, Infant and 2-rescuer resuscitation) and AED training and certification
Course Information
Duration: 2 day course
Components: Theory and Practical
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Introduction to First Aid
• Roles and Responsibilities
• First aid and the law
• Safety and personal protection
• Communication with the casualty
• Help at the emergency scene
• Injuries and illness
Chapter 2: Casualty Management
• Emergency scene management
• Shock
• Multiple casualty management
• Lifting and moving
Chapter 3: Airway and Breathing Emergencies
• By injuries and illness
• Asthma
• Allergic reactions
• First aid for choking
Chapter 4: Cardiovascular Emergencies and CPR
• Cardiovascular emergencies
• Stroke
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Automated external defibrillation (AED)
Chapter 5: Wounds and Bleeding
• Dressings and bandages
• Types of wounds
• Chest injuries
• Head and facial injuries
• Eye injuries
• Burns
• Bites and stings
Chapter 6: Bone and Joint Injuries
• Head/spinal/pelvic injuries
• Bone and joint injuries
Chapter 7: Additional First Aid Emergencies
• Diabetes
• Seizures
• Fever emergencies
• Cold and heat injuries
• Poisoning
• Emergency childbirth and miscarriage
• Psychological emergencies
Chapter 8: Resuscitation Skills for Health Care Providers
