Advanced First Aid (CSA Advanced)
Non-Ambulance Course
Building on the knowledge and skills emergency care, learners will gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate patient assessments, interventions, and ongoing care in the workplace. The various options for transportation of an injured worker from the workplace to a healthcare facility are also covered. This course meets CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid Training for the Workplace.
Audience
- For those primarily designated with the responsibility as an Advanced Workplace First Aid Attendant. In some jurisdictions, this advanced first aid course is approved for pre-hospital medical first responders.
Duration
- 80-120 hours (based on jurisdiction)
Prerequisites
- Participant must be certified in Intermediate (Standard) First Aid with CPR level C.
Completion
- Successfully demonstrate the required skills
- Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
- Successfully complete minimum of one practical scenario
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
- 3-year certification in Advanced First Aid (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 40 hours
Course Content
Professional responder, responding, infection control, anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, airway management, circulatory emergencies, hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, head and spinal injuries, medical emergencies, environmental emergencies and more.
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Providers(s):
- Canadian Red Cross
- Rescue7
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