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Continuing Studies: First Aid

At Thompson Rivers University, Williams Lake Campus, First Aid Courses are offered as follows:

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General First Aid

First aid is an important part of everyday life, at home, work or at play. Everyone should learn first aid and be willing to provide basic care until emergency assistance arrives. There are many different types of first aid available so how do you know which one best fits you and your life style? At TRU-WL we offer the following courses:

CPR-C (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)-as in the Basic Emergency course it is an excellent course to have for everyday life. CPR-C is a requirement for Health Care personnel as well.

Standard First Aid-combines the Basic Emergency with the CPR, you will receive 2 certificates for this program. Standard First Aid is recommended for everyone and meets the requirements of the Girl Guides, Scouts and RCMP.

Occupational First Aid (level I, II, or III and Transportation Endorsement) –Do you know what you need to meet the WorkSafeBC regulations? It all depends on the number of employees, the type of work your company performs, and your location. To determine which Workplace First Aid meets the need for your business go to the WorksafeBC website at: http://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/OHSRegulation/Part3.asp#SectionNumber:3.16

Red Cross CPR Basic Life Support (HCP) • XOCH 0310

CPR/AED - The Basic Life Support (HCP) course covers CPR and breathing emergencies in adults, children and babies; two-rescuer CPR; resuscitation; bag valve masks; rescue breathing; deadly bleeding; AED; and emergency care prevention skills such as cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke.

Fee: $175 (pocket mask included)

Dates:
March 18
Sunday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR • XOCH 0880

This is a basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. It is taught in an interactive environment for individuals who care for infants or children in the workplace or at home. It’s for those in the early childhood industry as well as for parents, grandparents and caregivers. This course includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines and as per Red Cross standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED. It also teaches skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond to cardiovascular emergencies, CPR Level B, choking, airways, and breathing emergencies and prevention of disease transmission.

Fee: $185 (textbook and pocket mask included)

Dates:
March 17
Saturday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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Red Cross Standard First Aid • XOCH 0630

This 2-day First Aid course offers training in CPR skills, airway emergencies, breathing and circulation emergencies, head and spine injuries, wound care and more. The course includes a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses.

 
Fee: $235 (pocket mask included)

Date:
April 28 & 29
Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

 

Occupational First Aid Level I • XOCH 0800

This eight-hour (one-day) program equips you with the emergency skills needed to stabilize an injured person until trained help arrives. Areas covered include bleeding control, CPR and conscious and unconscious choking. Students must show picture ID. Acceptable photo identification: driver's license, student card, recreation center pass, BCID or passport. Successful students will receive a recognized WorkSafe BC certificate. Tuition includes textbook and pocket mask.

Requirement: picture ID. Acceptable photo identification includes driver's license, student card, recreation centre pass, BCID, or passport.

Fee: $140 (textbook and pocket mask included)

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Dates: Please choose one only    
Dec 16, 2017 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Jan 13, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Jan 22, 2018   Monday, 8 am - 5 pm
Feb 17, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Feb 24, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
March 10, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
March 12, 2018 Monday, 8 am - 5 pm
April 14, 2018 Saturday,8 am - 5 pm
April 27, 2018 Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
May 5, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
May 18, 2018 Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
May 28, 2018 Monday, 8 am - 5 pm
June 8, 2018 Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
June 11, 2018 Monday, 8 am - 5 pm
June 22, 2018 Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
July 14, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Aug 11, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm

Occupational First Aid Level III XOCH 0820

The OFA Level 3 program has been designed to provide the first aid attendant with the skills to function as part of an effective first aid program in the workplace. The course consists of 20 lessons involving classroom study and practice. Home study, including pre-reading for each lesson and completion of homework is essential.

This course is physically demanding and requires prolonged kneeling, but additional kneeling comfort can be provided upon request to the instructor. This course is physical demanding and requires prolonged kneeling, but additional kneeling comfort can be provided upon request to the instructor.

Level3Instructor

Photo: James Seeley, Instructor

Bio for James Seeley

Previously experience Instructing OFA with Capilano University, Trauma Tech (Vancouver) and Lifeline Safety. Instructor Trainer with the Paramedic Academy for Medical First Responders and currently active as a Search and Rescue member for South Cariboo SAR, Rescue Team leader and SAR Manager. James has been teaching for us since Fall 2017, and has a 100% success rate.

Fee: $1245 (pocket mask included)

Dates:

Nov 19 - 30, 2018

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, exams on Dec 1, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

 

April 1 - 12, 2019 (April 13, if additional time required)

April 29 - May 10, 2019 (May 11 for additional exam time if required)

 

Occupational First Aid - Transportation Endorsement • XOCH 0780

As an endorsement to the OFA Level 1 certificate, this course meets the needs of those responsible for transporting injured workers to medical aid from more remote settings. Endorsement expires with the OFA Leve I certificate. You must hold a valid OFA Level 1 certificate to receive the endorsement. 

Requirements: Current OFA Level I certificate and picture ID. Acceptable photo ID includes driver's license, student card, recreation centre pass, BCID or passport.
 
Fee: $169 (textbook and pocket mas included)

Dates: (choose one)
Feb 18; Sunday, 8 am - 5 pm
June 9; Sunday, 8 am - 5 pm

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Late Policy for all First Aid courses:

WorkSafeBC Regulations require all First Aid courses to start at the scheduled time. Due to the amount of time required for the approved curriculum, late students will not be permitted to join a class in session.

Late students are not eligible for refunds.