Course Details

Friday August 5th time is from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm this will be indoors to complete the New 2010 CPR guidelines.

Saturday and Sunday August 6^th & 7^th will be outdoors around the Calgary area. From 9:00 am -5:00 pm Saturday night will be an optional overnight. August 13th & 14th  will be a non optinal overnight with night simulations.

This is a comprehensive First Aid & CPR course with techniques for individuals who are interested in taking longer excursions or live in isolated communities and want a higher level of training. The course covers material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus advanced procedures and strategies to provide extended care for more than 24 hours.

This course includes NEW First Aid & CPR Guidelines 2010/2011

About this course:

• 40-hour course with flexible scheduling options
• Includes CPR Level C  or HCP if required 
• Provides you with a 3-year valid certification (you can take a short recertification session every 3 years)
• Includes AED certification (where local legislation permits)

What you will learn:

• Preparation and planning
• Your health
• What is the P.L.A.N.™?
• Airway Emergencies
• Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
• First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
• Wound Care
• Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
• Head and Spine Injuries
• Environmental situations
• Poisons
• Cold and Heat Related Emergencies
• Medical Emergencies
• Manual traction and realigning fractures
• Helmet removal
• Evacuation and Transportation
• Extended care

Take-home materials (NEW):

• Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Manual
• Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide
• Goodwin First Aid First Aid Kit