Lessons
Online Knowledge Evaluation
Pre-Course Welcome
Welcome to the course Hello and welcome to St. Mark James’s Standard First Aid with CPR C – blended program. In this starting section we will go over what this…
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.…
Content for HCP Practitioners
Breathing Emergencies Either injury or illness can impact a person’s capacity to breathe. This impact poses an immediate threat and can put a person’s life in danger. Recognizing a breathing…
Systems of the Body
Respiratory System The respiratory system is a sequence of organs which allow you to breathe. It consists of three main parts which are the airway, lungs and diaphragm. The room…
Burns
Burns occur when radiation, chemicals, electricity or heat cause an injury to the skin. Burns are a leading cause of injury in the home. Many burns can be prevented. Prevention:…
Environmental Emergencies
Cold-Related Emergencies Frostbite (frost nip) Frost nip is a superficial skin injury due to skin freezing. Frostbite is characterized by the freezing of the skin at a deeper level underneath…
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…
Poisons, Bites, and Stings
Types of Poisons There are four types of poisons. They are segmented based on how they enter the body: Swallowed poisons – through the mouth Injected poisons – through a…
Eye, Ear, and Nose Injuries
Assessing the Eye In a normal and uninjured eye, the entire circle of the iris should be visible. The pupils should be round, equal in size and react equally when…
Chest Injuries
Pneumothorax A pneumothorax results when air gets into the chest cavity. This can cause one or both lungs to collapse which is a life-threatening emergency. If air is getting into…
Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries
Prevention: Maintain a safe environment. Make sure equipment is all up to date Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. Keep stairways clutter free and well lit Put child gates…
Bone and Joint Injuries
Injuries can vary from minor to severe. Bone, joint, and muscle injuries are common in first aid. Few are life threatening but many can be painful and debilitating and may…
Occupational Health and Safety
Please note that every province and territory has slightly different regulations on workplace first aid. Scroll down to your province for more information and links. ALBERTA OFA *This information provided…
CPR & Automated External Defibrillation
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
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…
Airway Emergencies
Mild Choking Figure 6: Common symptoms of severe choking include clutching of the throat with hands, inability to speak, cough or breathe and wide eyes. Mild choking occurs when the…
Emergency Scene Management
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
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
Welcome to the course Hello and welcome to St. Mark James’s Standard First Aid with CPR C – blended program. In this starting section we will go over what this…
Airway Emergencies
Mild Choking Figure 6: Common symptoms of severe choking include clutching of the throat with hands, inability to speak, cough or breathe and wide eyes. Mild choking occurs when the…
Emergency Scene Management
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
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…
Airway Emergencies CPRc
Mild Choking Figure 6: Common symptoms of severe choking include clutching of the throat with hands, inability to speak, cough or breathe and wide eyes. Mild choking occurs when the…