Course Description:
This course has been designed by St. John Ambulance to train each participant to the Emergency level of first aid. The course will provide the participant with specific knowledge, skills and confidence that will enable them to recognize when first aid is needed, administer first aid at an emergency scene and recognize when more qualified help or medical help is required.
Duration:
8 hours
Who Should Attend:
Anybody who is interested in learning emergency first aid or who is required as a condition of employment to participate in the course. Under the legislation, if more than one but less than 15 workers are on one shift, at least one worker must have a valid emergency first aid certificate. If more than 15 but less than 200 workers are on one shift at least one worker must have a standard first aid certificate and one worker in each group of 25 must have an emergency first aid certificate. If there are 200 or more workers on one shift there must be a first aid attendant and one worker in each group of 25 must have an emergency first aid certificate. Certification must be renewed every three years.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of “Emergency First Aid” each participant will have an awareness of:
Recertification: 3 Years