First Aid - Standard Level C

Course Overview:

First Aid Standard Level C certifies trainees with a Standard Level C First Aid Certificate which prepares them to perform basic First Aid & CPR in medical emergencies and permits them to work as a designated workplace first aider.

Learning Objectives & Specific Outcomes:

Standard First Aid Level C is an Emergency Services Training course. Trainees learn how to manage a medical situation until emergency responders arrive. Those with Standard First Aid training can use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), perform cardiopulmonary response (CPR), clear airway emergencies, and manage other medical issues at a non-professional level.

Topics Include:

This 2-day Standard First Aid Level C training course educates trainees on the fundamental principles of medical care and teaches how patients are processed through the emergency medical system (EMS) cycle. Trainees learn how to identify an emergency and how to diagnose basic medical issues, along with steps that can be taken to resolve or alleviate those in a non-medical environment. Trainees learn about basic circulation and respiratory function and how to recognize the symptoms of heart attack/stroke/cardiac arrest. Moreover, they learn how to subsequently perform appropriate CPR, AED, or airway-clearing procedures.

Trainees learn to identify and treat communicable diseases and common poisons. Burns and impact injuries are also covered, including wounds, wound care, head and spinal injuries, as well as damage to bones, muscles, and joints. By the end of the course, participants are equipped with the basic training to treat minor injuries and provide first response for sudden medical emergencies. Trainees must pass a written exam and demonstrate proficiency in a hands-on practicum.

Recertification:

Standard First Aid Level C Re-certification course takes 1 day and reviews the fundamental principles of medical care. Trainees review how to identify an emergency and how to diagnose basic medical issues, along with steps that can be taken to resolve or alleviate those issues in a non-medical environment. Trainees review basic circulation and respiratory function and how to recognize the symptoms of heart attack/stroke/cardiac arrest. They also review how to subsequently perform appropriate CPR, AED, or airway-clearing procedures.