Blended Standard First Aid - Abbotsford

Blended Standard First Aid Course
In-Person Component: October 28th, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Online Access Begins: 6 Weeks Prior

This comprehensive course offers 8 hours of online learning followed by 7 hours of in-person teaching, ideal for those requiring first aid and CPR skills for work or who wish to be prepared for emergencies. The course meets provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance board requirements and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

Instructor
Red Cross First Aid Instructor

Completion Requirements
Participants must successfully demonstrate all required skills, including critical steps, attend 100% of the course, achieve a minimum of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation, and adhere to the Fundamental Principles.

Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a 3-year certification in Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C.

Recertification
Standard First Aid recertification requires 7-7.5 hours of instruction and includes CPR Level A or C and AED, in accordance with local legislation.

Course Content Includes:

• The Red Cross
• Preparing to respond
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Wound care
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental emergencies
• Poisons (includes opioid poisoning)