Lessons
Occupational Health and Safety CPRc
Preparing to Respond CPRc
The First Aider’s Role The role of a trained first aider is to: Recognize emergencies. Call emergency services (EMS or 911). Act according to your skills, knowledge and comfort level.…
CPR & Automated External Defibrillation CPRc
Figure 14: When checking for breathing rescuers should open the airway using the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver pictured above. How to Perform CPR Wear / use appropriate personal protective equipment If…
Cardiovascular Emergencies CPRc
Anatomy and Physiology The heart is a 4 chambered muscular organ located in the chest, midline, and slightly to the left. This organ brings de-oxygenated blood, from the veins, and…
Emergency Scene Management – CPRc
Scene Survey The first step in ESM is the Scene Survey. Following the steps below will help you make prompt, accurate decisions and give the best care possible to the…
Emergency Medical Services – CPRc
When to Call EMS/911 If you believe an emergency exists, you should call immediately. It is better for professionals to determine whether they are needed than to not come when…
Pre-Course Welcome – CPRc
Welcome to the course Hello and welcome to St. Mark James’s CPR C with AED – blended program. In this starting section we will go over what this program is…
Preparing to Respond
The First Aider’s Role The role of a trained first aider is to: Recognize emergencies. Call emergency services (EMS or 911). Act according to your skills, knowledge and comfort level.…
Wounds and Bleeding
There are two types of wounds Open wound – when there is a break in the outer layer of the skin resulting in bleeding. This may permit germs to enter the…
Medical Conditions
Diabetic Emergency Diabetes is a condition in where there is not enough insulin in the blood or there is enough insulin yet the cells cannot use the insulin properly. Because…