The course is designed to meet the the advanced first aid needs in the workplace environment. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until the next level of health care takes over. 

 About this course

• For those who have a current Red Cross First Responder certification or are in a nationally recognized Advanced/First Responder Program. 40-hour course with course pre-assignment  (Friday 6pm - 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 - 5:30pm)
• 3-year certification in Advanced First Aid and CPR Level HCP 
• Includes CPR Level HCP 
• Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification 

• Conducted by a certified Red Cross Advanced Emergency Care Instructor

 Who should attend 

Those involved in providing emergency response in the workplace. Must hold a current First Responder certification.

 Course content

• Introduction 
• The Emergency Scene 
• Body Systems 
• Preventing Disease Transmission 
• Primary Survey 
• Secondary Survey 
• Measuring Blood Pressure 
• Respiratory Emergencies 
• Specific Types of Respiratory Distress 
• Cardiac Emergencies (CPR-HCP) 
• AED 
• Breathing Devices 
• Bleeding and Shock 
• Soft Tissue Injuries 
• Musculoskeletal injuries 
• Injuries to the Head and Spine 
• Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis 
• Injuries to the Extremities 
• Sudden Illness 
• Poisoning 
• Heat and Cold Emergencies 
• Special Populations/Crisis Intervention 
• Childbirth and Complications 
• Reaching and Moving Casualties 
• Multiple Casualty Incidents 
• Emergency Vehicle Operations and Transportation 
• Written exam (min. passing grade 80%)