Standard First Aid (SFA)

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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.

Length Of Course: 16 Hours

Certification:

  • Apex Training Solutions Inc.
  • Approved By Workplace Health And Safety
  • Valid For 3 Years
  • Recertification course available

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)
  • Artificial respiration (HCP)
  • 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)
  • Two-Rescuer CPR (HCP)
  • 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
Thu, Mar 11th, @8:30am - 04:30PM
H2S
Thu, Mar 11th, @9:00am - 04:00PM
PST(CSTS)
Thu, Mar 11th, @9:00am - 03:00PM
CPR-C
Thu, Mar 11th, @9:00am - 05:00PM
EFA-C
Thu, Mar 11th, @9:00am - 05:00PM
SFA-C
Fri, Mar 12th, @9:00am - 05:00PM
SFA-C
Sat, Mar 13th, @9:00am - 03:00PM
CPR-C
Sat, Mar 13th, @9:00am - 05:00PM
EFA-C
Sat, Mar 13th, @9:00am - 05:00PM
SFA-C
Sun, Mar 14th, @9:00am - 05:00PM
SFA-C
Legend
  • CSE : Confined Space Entry
  • EFA : Emergency First Aid
  • 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
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