First Responder Course

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The Red Cross First Responder Course is taken by those interested in first aid beyond an intermediate level and are active in providing initial and critical life-saving care. Professions that take this course may include fire fighters, law enforcement, ski patrol rescue teams to name a few. This 40 hour course delves into the essential components of a primary and secondary assessment with the primary assessment focusing on life-threatening problems.

An important focus of the First Responder course is to ensure that Airway, Breathing and Circulatory challenges are recognized and managed correctly to prevent a life-threatening outcome. Shock, suggestive of systemic shutdown, must be recognized early and the underlying problem identified and properly managed to prevent further physiological decline. Congruent with this primary focus, high quality CPR will be practiced on feedback device mannikins. These mannikins are designed to reinforce the standards of compression delivery. AED setup and application will be incorporated into the CPR session along with the use of bag valve masks (BVM). Airway adjuncts and suctioning are also scope of practice skills that will be practiced.

Head, Neck and Spine trauma management is also a focus of the First Responder course. Learning how to roll a person correctly without exacerbating a pre-existing injury will be practiced along with cervical collar application and securing a person to a long backboard. The principles of splinting will be reviewed and practiced.

The instructor of this course will engage the participant in their learning as they delve into deeper understandings of various medical/traumatic situations and acquire proficiency in skill development.

Who Should Take a First Responder Course?

The First Responder Course is designed for people who may need to provide immediate care before advanced medical assistance arrives.

It can be appropriate for:

• Firefighters
• Law enforcement personnel
• Ski patrol and rescue teams
• Emergency response personnel
• Workplace emergency responders
• Security personnel
• Community rescue teams
• Individuals whose roles require professional responder-level first aid skills

The Canadian Red Cross identifies the First Responder program as a professional responder course, and Breath for Life (First Aid Education) Inc. is authorized to deliver the First Responder program.

First Responder Course Details:

• Course Calendar: Dates and Times
• Course Time: (40 hour in-class and virtual delivery are instructor lead)
• Course Cost: $475.00 + GST = $498.75 (Includes a Free Digital Manual)
• Red Cross Manual (optional): $175 + GST: $183.75
• The minimum enrollment number of 6 must be met to deliver this course
• Please register and pay online.

First Responder Training in Edmonton

Looking for First Responder training in Edmonton? Breath for Life (First Aid Education) Inc. provides professional responder education at its Edmonton training facility at 4443 – 99 Street NW.

The facility offers free parking and provides instructor-led training designed to develop practical emergency response skills. Breath for Life (First Aid Education) has been providing first aid education since 1996 and offers a range of Canadian Red Cross and professional responder programs.

Why Choose Breath for Life (First Aid Education) for First Responder Training?

Breath for Life (First Aid Education) Inc. has been providing first aid education since 1996. The organization delivers Canadian Red Cross programs and has professional responder training experience in Edmonton.

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