Standard Child Care First Aid

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Course

Standard Child Care First Aid CPR Course with CPR/AED – Level B

Child Care First Aid is a course designed for people who care for children: parents, home-care providers, nannies and teachers.

The Red Cross Standard Child Care First Aid Course with CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a comprehensive course focusing on childhood illnesses and injuries. The course is designed for child care workers in early childhood education, or for anyone desiring the skills and knowledge to deal with child and infant emergencies.

Course Features

Red Cross authorized.
Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
Meets OHS basic first aid regulations.
In Alberta this course is the requirement for day-care and day-home workers and meets the standards of the Alberta Family & Social Services department.
Includes content with injury prevention

Course Length

Standard Full Course – 2 days
Re certification Standard – 1 day
Emergency Full Course – 1 day
Re certification Emergency – 6 to 8 hours

(Note: to participate in a recertification course, legislation requires you to have a current first aid certificate at the time of the course.**International certificates are not valid in Canada)

Group rates may apply. We can run group courses at your facility if the size and classroom specifications are met.

Course Content:

Red Cross
Preparing to Respond
EMS system
Check, Call, Care
Airway Emergencies
Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
Head & Spine Injuries
Bone, Muscle, & Joint Injuries
Wound Care

Sudden Medical Emergencies
Environmental Emergencies
Poisons
Childhood Illnesses
Keeping Children Safe
Scenarios
Written exam – Passing grade 75%
This certification is valid for three years (or as legislation dictates)
AED certification will also be included where local legislation permits (example: Alberta)

Additional Information

What to bring:
Copy of previous first aid ticket if you are recertifying
Comfortable clothing (CPR will involve physical activity)
In-door footwear