For those primarily designated with the responsibility as an Advanced Workplace First Aid Attendant. In some jurisdictions, this advanced first aid course is approved for pre-hospital medical first responders.
Prerequisites
Course Basic First Aid
Objective
Upon completion of the course the delegate will be able to:
• Selection of the staff that will be responsible for the implementation of measures regarding issues on first aid training;
• Periodic verification of the proper implementation of these measures;
• Organization of contacts that should be established with foreign services to ensure the speed and effectiveness of actions;
• Appropriate training of personnel by supplying the adequate and sufficient number of equipment, and ensuring a sufficient number of staff depending on the risks of each company.
Course content
• Medical System of Emergency
• Infection prevention and control
• Anatomy and physiology
• Victim Assessment
• Basic Life Support and AED
• Circulatory emergencies
• Shock
• Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries
• Head and spinal injuries
• Acute and chronic illnesses
• Poisoning for H2S
• Environmental illnesses
• Pregnancy
• Special populations
• Transportation
• Multiple-casualty incidents
• Pharmacology
Exam
Delegate will be assessed by demonstrating abilities in practical session.