Course Description
Pre-hospital care and CPR skills for professional first responders or those wanting to become first responders. Course teaches techniques for sustaining life, preventing further injuries, and caring for illnesses and injuries until the next level of medical personnel arrives. Includes CPR level HCP and AED.
Duration
40 hours. Flexible scheduling options.
Instructor
Red Cross Emergency Care Instructor, Advanced Emergency Care Instructor or Emergency Care Instructor Trainer.
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Prerequisites
CPR Level C.
Completion Requirements
100% attendance, skills demonstration, 80% min. passing grade on written exam, and one evaluated scenario.
Certification
3-year certification in First Responder, CPR Level HCP, and AED.
Recertification
20 hours; includes CPR Level HCP.
Participation Materials
Red Cross Emergency Care text
Red Cross Emergency Care Workbook
Certification card and optional wall certificate (or as required by legislation)
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 & crisis intervention
- Childbirth
- Reaching and moving patients
- Multiple casualty incidents
- Transportation
Extra Info
Includes CPR HCP
Includes any other content required by Soft tissue injuries specific legislation