SFA Recertification (SFA-R)

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Standard First Aid is the most commonly required training course in the workplace. In addition to CPR, this course offers valuable information and skills to the first aider so that he/she will be effective until EMS arrives.  Individuals who have kept their certification current may be eligible to enrol into a 1-day Standard First Aid Recertification Course

Length Of Course: 9 Hours

Pre-requisite:

  • Current Standard First Aid Certification from an Alberta Workplace Health & Safety recognised training institution. 
  • Current certification must be submitted to Registrar upon registration.

Certification:

  • Standard First Aid w/ Level A+AED CPR
  • Apex Training Solutions Inc.
  • Approved By Workplace Health And Safety
  • Valid For 3 Years

Course Outline:

  • Legal requirements for workplace first aiders Acts and Regulations in Alberta
  • S T O P Sign of Life
  • Basic structure and function of the airway / respiratory system
  • Airway emergencies (choking)
  • Special considerations
  • Basic structure and function of the circulatory system
  • Signs & symptoms and first aid for cardiovascular emergencies, angina / heart attack AND TIA / stroke
  • Risk factors of cardiovascular disease
  • CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
  • Recovery position
  • AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
  • Severe external bleeding
  • Amputations and care for amputated tissue
  • Internal bleeding / Shock Unconsciousness / Fainting
  • Principles of secondary assessment using SAMPLE, vital signs & head-to-toe exam
  • Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylactic Reaction, Inhalation and Chest Injuries
  • Head, spine and pelvic injuries (including rollovers, immobilization)
  • Closed and open wounds
  • Bleeding from scalp and ears
  • Eye, mouth and nose injuries
  • Thermal injuries (burns)
  • Chemical and electrical injuries
  • Poisons, bites and stings
  • Bone and joint injuries of upper and lower extremities
  • First aid kits – contents incl. barrier devices
  • Cold emergencies (hypothermia, frost nip and frostbite)
  • Heat emergencies
  • Diabetic emergencies
  • Seizures (convulsions)
  • Emergency childbirth
 
Upcoming Courses
Sat, Jul 31st
SFA-HCP(AM)
Sun, Aug 1st
SFA-HCP(AM)
Tue, Aug 3rd, @9:00am - 03:00PM
CPR-C
Tue, Aug 3rd, @9:00am - 05:00PM
EFA-C
Tue, Aug 3rd, @9:00am - 05:00PM
SFA-C
Wed, Aug 4th, @8:30am - 04:30PM
H2S
Wed, Aug 4th, @9:00am - 05:00PM
SFA-C
Wed, Aug 4th, @6:00pm - 09:30PM
HCP-R
Thu, Aug 5th
SFA-HCP(PM)
Thu, Aug 5th
SFA-HCP(AM)
Legend
  • CSE : Confined Space Entry
  • EFA : Emergency First Aid
  • FIRE EXT :  Fire Extinguisher
  • GD : Ground Disturbance
  • HCP-C : Healthcare Provider Level C Full Course
  • HCP-R : Healthcare Provider Renewal
  • H2S : H2S Alive
  • PST : Petroleum Safety Training
  • SFA : Standard First Aid
  • SFA-HCP : Standard First Aid - HealthCare Provider CPR
  • SFA-R : Standard First Aid Recertification
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