Prerequisite
CPR Level C
Certification
3-year certification in First Responder, CPR Level HCP, and AED
Course Content
Part 1 : Preparing to Respond
- The responder
- The emergency scene
- Preventing disease transmission
Part 2 – Establishing Priorities of Care
- Anatomy and physiology
- Assessment
- Respiratory emergencies
- Airway and ventilation
- Circulatory emergencies
- Bleeding
- Shock
Part 3 – Traumatic Injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Head and spine injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
Part 4 – Medical Emergencies
- Sudden illnesses
- Poisoning
- Heat- and cold-related emergencies
Part 5 – Special Populations and Situations
- Special populations and crisis intervention
- Childbirth
- Reaching and moving people
- Multiple casualty incidents
- Transportation
Includes CPR HCP
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Participant Materials
Red Cross Emergency Care text
Red Cross Emergency Care Workbook
Certification card and optional wall certificate
(or as required by legislation)
Source : Canadienne Red Cross
