About the Course
This Canadian Red Cross First Responder (FR) course is for those interested in extra First Response knowledge. Learn extra knowledge and skills that are great for sporting events, illnesses, and injuries, or in case of emergencies until additional help arrives.
This program is great for athletic therapists, Security, and volunteer Fire Departments. Please note that although it is approved for some industries in other provincial jurisdictions, it is not approved as a workplace first aid program or responder level in Alberta.
Those applying to the Calgary or Edmonton Fire Department should take the Advanced First Aid, AHASTI's Medical First Responder Program or AHASTI Emergency Medical Responder Program.
Prerequisite
Full: None
Recertification: A current First Responder certification from an approved Canadian Agency.
Course Content
The Professional Responder
Responding to the call
Infection prevention and control
Anatomy and physiology
Assessment
Airway management and respiratory emergencies
Circulatory emergencies
Shock
Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
Musculoskeletal injuries
Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries
Head and spinal injuries
Acute and chronic illnesses
Poisoning
Environmental illnesses
Pregnancy, labour and delivery
Special populations
Crisis intervention
Reaching, lifting and extricating patients
Multiple-casualty incidents
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Course Completion
Successfully demonstrate the required skills
Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one each, medical and trauma)
Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Course Materials
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text (e-book is included in the course, hard copy available for purchase)
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook (e-workbook included)