Standard First Aid & CPR (Adult/Child/Infant)

The Standard First-Aid & CPR program meets the requirements as defined by Regulations 1101 of the provincial Workplace Safety & Insurance Board.

This 16-hours program applies to all employers who are covered by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act who are obligated to provide First Aid training, equipment, facilities and trained personnel in all workplaces.

Employer Requirements:

• Any employer with more than 5 employees on any shift

• Ensure that personnel in charge of a First Aid station

• Hold a valid Standard First-Aid Certificate

Location:

• On-site for the convenience of any client (10 student minimum)

• Ounce of Prevention Safety Services training location

Program Length: 

16 Hours (In any combination)

Program Discussion:

• Legalities

• Calling 911

• Universal precautions

• Emergency Scene ManagementUnconsciousness

• Airway Management (Airway Obstruction-Adult/Child/Infant)

• Breathing Assessment (Rescue Breathing)

• Circulation (CPR-Adult/Child/Infant)

• CPR Survival Statistics

• AED Information

• Discussion on the risk factors of Angina/Heart Attack and Stroke

• Shock

• Traumatic Emergencies

• Head & Spinal injuries

• Fractures & dislocations

• Heat/Chemical/Electrical Burns

• Medical Emergencies

• Hypothermia/Hyperthermia

• Poisoning

• Allergic Reactions

• Diabetes

• Seizures

• Asthma

• Anxiety

• Triage

• Written & Practical Skills Testing

It is the goal of Ounce of Prevention Safety Services is to provide the very best in resources, equipment and instructional staff.

We want every participant to leave our program/s with the knowledge, skills and confidence to bridge the gap of any medical or traumatic emergency until the arrival of 911 (Police/Fire/EMS).