Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) teaches you how to deal with emergencies that are immediately life threatening.. You will focus on primary care through a combination of knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice to make sure you have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to use your skills. Here are the Primary Care (CPR) skills:
You may also participate in an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training component, learn how to help a conscious choking adult and have an emergency oxygen use orientation.
Secondary Care (first aid)
Secondary Care (first aid) covers injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable or delayed. You focus on secondary assessment and first aid through knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice. The Secondary Care (first aid) skills are:
- Injury Assessment - Illness Assessment - Bandaging - Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures
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Emergency First Response Crossover Programs:
The Emergency First Response Crossover Program is open to PADI Assistant Instructors and above who are Medic First Aid Instructors, or PADI Assistant Instructors and above who are current CPR/First Aid Instructors with another organization.
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