Details
A 70-hour first aid course designed with the rural or attendant in heavy industry in mind. A prerequisite for employment with the BC Ambulance Service, many ski patrols and some Fire / Police Departments.
Covers the basics of airway, breathing and circulation - includes how to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress, bleeding control, Shock and one and two person CPR. In addition, continuing patient assessment, hard collar application, securing a patient to a spine board, upper and lower limb splinting and minor wound care are covered. Completion of records and reports are an integral part of the course.
Course fees include textbooks and Exams.
Prerequisite: 16 years of age. Course medical required.
The final written and practical exams are, subject to confirmation, held on the Monday following the course. The final exams are not part of the total course hours.
Please allow one full day for the examination process and up to five business days after the completion of your exam for us to prepare your certificate.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE: As of starting January 01, 2010 the Occupational First Aid Medical Certificate of Fitness is no longer required. It has been replaced by the OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID STATEMENT OF FITNESS that will be handed out at the course. You are required to complete and sign this form on the first day of your course.
Additional Information
| Start Date | 2012-07-16 |
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| End Date | 2012-07-27 |
| Hours | 0800-1600 |
| Location | Comfort Inn |
| Address | Gorge View Room, 2nd floor, 101 Island Highway, Victoria, BC |
| Location Map | View Larger Map |
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