First Responder (Recertification) - Pickering, Ontario
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$449.00
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Sign up today for Swift Response's Red Cross Certified First Responder Recertification course.
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Our students are our top priority. It's not just about getting your certificate; we want to make sure you learn the skills, and can perform them under pressure, preparing you for real world situations. Our instructors are field experienced professionals with a passion for medical response. We go above and beyond to help our students to learn and succeed.
Location:
Swift Response
1815 Ironstone Manor, Unit 14a
Pickering, ON (Map)
Duration: 20 hours
Time: 8am to 6pm on weekends (unless otherwise specified)
Free parking
About the First Responder Recertification Program:
The First Responder course is ideal for first responders such as firefighters, police, Lifeguards and workplace responders. This course provides the skills and knowledge to help sustain life, minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness, and reduce pain in an emergency situation.
Included in this course is BLS (Basic Life Support) and AED.
Prerequisites
Current First Responder certification.
Completion
100% attendance, skills demonstration, two evaluated scenarios, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam
Certification
3-year certification in First Responder, 1 year certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the Canadian Red Cross
Course Content
Part 1 – Preparing to Respond
> The responder
> The emergency scene
> Preventing disease transmission
Part 2 – Establishing Priorities of Care
> Anatomy and physiology
> Assessment
> Respiratory emergencies
> Airway and ventilation
> Circulatory emergencies
> Bleeding
> Shock
Part 3 - Traumatic Injuries
> Soft tissue injuries
> Musculoskeletal injuries
> Head and spine injuries
> Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
Part 4 – Medical Emergencies
> Sudden illnesses
> Poisoning
> Heat- and cold-related emergencies
Part 5 – Special Populations and Situations
> Special populations and crisis intervention
> Childbirth
> Reaching and moving people
> Multiple casualty incidents
> Transportation
> Workplace
Includes BLS
Includes any other content required by specific legislation