Instructors, subcontracted by Canadian First-Aid Training Ltd., reserve the right to dismiss course attendees based on programming policies, protocols and procedures set-out by the Canadian Red Cross (participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course) as well as the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
Chapter 1: THE RED CROSS
Henry Dunant: The Red Cross founder
The Red Cross - Fundamental Principles
Who We Are - The Canadian Red Cross
How We Help
Discussion
Chapter 2: PREPARING TO RESPOND
The First-Aider’s Role: Responsibilities and the “rules”.
Recognizing Emergencies
Deciding to Act
“The Good Samaritan Protection Act” - Discussion
Get Consent (e.g. implied consent, etc.)
Preparing for Emergencies
Infection (e.g. disease transmission, face masks, gloves, hand washing, etc.)
Discussion
Chapter 3: THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM
The Emergency Medical Services System
Who is Coming to Help?
When to Call EMS/9-1-1
How to Call EMS/9-1-1
Moving a Person Before Providing Care
Discussion
Chapter 4: CHECK, CALL, CARE
Primary Survey - (e.g. CHECK - scene and responsiveness, CALL - 911, CARE - A, B, C, D
CPR Chart
Shock: Signs and Symptoms - Discussion
Secondary Survey - (e.g. S.A.M.P.L.E., vital signs, head-to-toe check, hands-off check, hands-on check.
Continual Care (e.g. Recovery Position, “Jean Pull” etc.)
Should You Drive an Ill or Injured Person t Hospital?
Discussion + Practical Component
Chapter 5: AIRWAY EMERGENCIES
Mild Choking
Severe Choking - Conscious (e.g. Causes of choking, Preventing Choking, Signs and Symptoms of Severe Choking, Choking in Larger or Pregnant Persons, Someone in a Wheelchair, Someone Who is too Tall, Choking Alone, Choking Children, etc.)
Unconscious Choking (Adult, Child, Infant)
Discussion + Practical Component
Chapter 6: BREATHING AND CIRCULATION EMERGENCIES
Common Causes of Respiratory Distress: Hyperventilation, Asthma (e.g. Using Puffers, Aero-Chambers, etc.), Allergic Reactions, Anaphylaxis (i.e. Severe Allergies - e.g. How to use Epipens® and Twinject® Auto-Injectors)
Heart-Attack, Angina, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack “TIA” (e.g. Helping with Medications - Signs and Symptoms, etc.)
Discussion
Chapter 7: FIRST-AID FOR RESPIRATORY AND CARDIAC ARREST
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - (Adult)
Automated External Defibrillation (AED): Things to consider when using an AED
Special Considerations: Air in the Stomach, Vomiting, Mouth to Nose Breathing, Mouth to Stoma Breathing, One-Hand Compressions, CPR on Pregnant Women
Discussion + Practical Component
Chapter 11: WOUND CARE - VALUE ADDED COMPONENT - Taught
Wounds
Bruises
Cuts and Scrapes
“A stitch in Time” - When to get stitches
Puncture Wounds
Impales Objects
Nose Bleeds
Knocked-Out Teeth
Eye Injuries
Ear Injuries
Infection
Amputations
Crush Injuries - UPON REQUEST
Penetrating Chest Injuries - UPON REQUEST
Blunt Chest Injuries: broken rib(s)
Flail Chest
Burns
Discussion + Practical Component
Chapter 12: SUDDEN MEDICAL EMERGENCIES - VALUE ADDED COMPONENT - Taught
Fainting
Diabetic Emergencies
Seizures
Fever Convulsions
Emergency Childbirth - UPON REQUEST
Discussion
CANADIAN FIRST-AID TRAINING Ltd. provides the following list of value added components to all our in-house First-Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training. Some of them include:
Professional, fun and knowledgeable staff certified as Authorized Providers with the CANADIAN RED CROSS.
Provide course specific manuals for students to keep. We only use accredited material developed by the CANADIAN RED CROSS, which is recognized in over 180 countries around the world!
CANADIAN FIRST-AID TRAINING Ltd. teaches to the new 2005 ILCOR (International Liaison Committee On Resuscitation) guidelines for which the CANADIAN RED CROSS is a participating member.
CANADIAN FIRST-AID TRAINING Ltd. only uses top of the line equipment. This includes:
Demonstrate, fully explain & use Automated External Defibrillator (AED) trainer units (Philips Health Care Canada) Authorized Distributor)
Gauze roller and triangular bandages, gauze non-stick pads, splints, etc. for all first-aid practical exercises (course specific)
Epipen® & Twinject® trainer units for practical exercises (i.e. severe allergies – anaphylaxis) (All first Aid courses)
Manitoba Regulations First Aid kits. (All first Aid courses)
Proper usage of Asthma puffers and Aero-Chambers® - i.e. (Spacers), etc.
Proper bandaging techniques are shown in every First-Aid Course we offer - (i.e.: Emergency First-Aid, Child Care First-Aid (1-day courses), Standard First-Aid (2-day course), etc.
CANADIAN FIRST-AID TRAINING Ltd. also does the following at no extra charge:
- We customize the course to the knowledge of the group (i.e. take prior history into account).
- Comprehensive review throughout the day
- Full Explanation of Manitoba Good Samaritan Protection Act (Enacted – Dec. 7th, 2006).
After training has been completed, CANADIAN FIRST-AID TRAINING Ltd. will:
- Stay afterwards to answer all questions, concerns and comments resulting from the training and leave each participant with contact information for any concerns, which may result from training.
- Students receive 1 wallet certificate and 1 wall certificate* (8.5x 11) - (*First-Aid courses only)
- Company/organization will receive copies of all certificates in a separate folder and all participants will be entered into our course management system. Notification of expired certificates to company / organization after 3 year period or upon request
Cost: $65.00 plus GST for hospitality industry
$89.00 plus GST regular price
For more information, or to register, please contact info@safehospitality.com or by calling 957-7437.