Standard First Aid

Course Outline Summary - 16 hours.

According to the WSIB requirements for First Aid providers, all Compulsory Modules are taught in an EFA and on day 1 of an SFA. Elective Modules are taught on Day 2 of an SFA. This certification expires every 3 years.

Compulsory Modules

The following topics must be covered:

• Roles & Responsibilities of the First Aider
• Casualty management – Unresponsive, Casualty Management Conscious with Head/Spinal
• Adult Resuscitation – Choking, CPR and AED
• Severe Bleeding and Wound Care
• Medical Conditions
• Burns

Elective Modules

In addition to the compulsory modules, a minimum of 8 elective modules are required and suggested modules include:

• Secondary Survey
• Child and Infant Resuscitation
• Two Rescuer CPR
• Bone and Joint Injuries
• Chest Injuries
• Eye Injuries
• Multiple Casualty Management
• Poisoning
• Environmental Illness and Injuries
• Rescue Carries