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. Know the worksite’s emergency response plan (if at your workplace) Know your role as a first aider at the worksite A workplace first aider is […]
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 necessary, turn the casualty face up. Open the airway using the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver (Figure 14). Check for normal breathing for 5-10 seconds (i.e., with […]
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 brings it into the right chambers of the heart. It then pumps this blood into the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide is exchanged. This […]
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 casualty. Ensure the scene is safe and free of hazards. A hazard is defined as a potential source of harm to a worker/person. If it […]
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 they are needed. Here are some guidelines for calling EMS/911: If there is danger to you or others. When a victim is unconscious or has altered level […]
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 about, how to navigate the course, and how to successfully complete the blended portion of the program. Please read this entire program to ensure you […]
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. Know the worksite’s emergency response plan (if at your workplace) Know your role as a first aider at the worksite A workplace first aider is […]
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 body which creates a risk of infection. Closed wound – there is no break in the outer layer of the skin and, therefore, no external bleeding. […]
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 of this, sugar accumulates in the blood and cells do not obtain the energy they need. A person with diabetes takes medication (oral or injected) […]