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Continuing Studies: First Aid

Please call 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca for more registration information.

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 

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    
   
Aug 11, 2018   (almost full, please call) Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Sept 8, 2018    Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Sept 17, 2018   FULL    Monday, 8 am - 5 pm
Sept 22, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Sept 24, 2018 Monday, 8 am - 5 pm
Oct 13, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Oct 15, 2018 Monday,8 am - 5 pm
Oct 26, 2018 Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Nov 4, 2018 Sunday, 8 am - 5 pm
Nov 17, 2018 Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Dec 15, 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.

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

 

Spring 2019 dates:
April 1 - 12, 2019 (April 13, if additional time required)
April 29 - May 10, 2019 (May 11 for additional exam time if required)

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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 Level 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)
Sept 23, 2018    Sunday, 8 am - 5 pm
Oct 14, 2018    Sunday, 8 am - 5 pm
Nov 18, 2018    Sunday, 8 am - 5 pm

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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: $155

Date:
Nov 17, 2018
Saturday, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

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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: $168

Date:
Nov 18, 2018
Sunday, 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.

Dates:
Feb 23 & 24, 2019
Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Wilderness Advanced First Aid XOCH 0332

Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments. Learn how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. You will be prepared for emergency situations involving prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment.

Fee: $495

Dates:
Mar 18 - 21, 2019
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:30 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.