Youth First Aid Camp
( Age 13-18 years)

Basic one-day course based on Canadian Red Cross guidelines and certification. This camp/training will equip youth with basic lifesaving skills which may come handy either at home or out in the public during an emergency.  Upon successful completion of the training they will receive a certification from Canadian Red Cross which will be valid for 3 years. Youth can use this certification as a requirement to apply for employment.

Participants will attend a full day in-class session which will consist of theoretical and practical component of the training. They will participate in group activities, physical skills, and knowledge evaluation. 

Course Duration:

• In-class: Approximately 7 hours of training
   

Certification:
3-year certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level  C

Course Content:

• The Red Cross

• Preparing to respond

• The EMS system

• Check, Call, Care

• Airway emergencies (choking relief for adults, children, and babies)

• Breathing and Circulation emergencies (using an EpiPen, puffers, bleeding control)

• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest (CPR/AED for adults, children, and babies)

• Wound care