Getting proper First Aid training is often a requirement for your workplace. However, it is also essential to help others in your family and community during an emergency. Whether you need Standard or Emergency First Aid & CPR Level A or C training, the best way to get it in Brampton is by completing a WSIB-approved blended First Aid Course.
The training for a blended First Aid course has two sections. First, you complete the online instruction of the course in your own time and then attend a one-day in-class face-to-face instruction with an accredited Canadian Red Cross instructor. The blended First Aid Course at our Brampton facility is ideal if you have a hectic schedule.
Importance of First Aid Training
First aid training helps you to deal with injuries caused by accidents or assist those with illnesses confidently. In addition, you learn to preserve life and promote recovery.
The blended training is ideal if you have always thought that you don’t have the time to take a First Aid course.
During the course, you will learn the following:
- How to help keep injured victims in less pain until professional medical help arrives
- How to treat injuries and illnesses to prevent them from deteriorating until medical assistance is received
- How to stabilize victims before they access other healthcare services
- How to position accident victims to lessen the effects of their injuries
- How to help victims with breathing problems
Once completed, the knowledge you have gained will give you the confidence to help others in any emergency.
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How to Register for our Blended First Aid Course in Brampton
At Coast2Coast, we make it easy for you to register for a blended first aid course in Brampton. You can see all the course information on our Home Page menu. You can also find information about the proper training if you are unsure which course to take.
Here are the steps on how to get a Blended First Aid course in Brampton:
1. Select a Location
First, on our website, click “Book a Training” on the red menu bar. Next, select a training area, then scroll down until you find Brampton (this will be under “Greater Toronto Area”. Then, press the “View Dates” button to learn about our Brampton facility, find its address and get directions. You can also find information about the different First Aid programs available at the facility.
2. Select the Correct Course Option
Scroll down to the Brampton First Aid & CPR/AED course option and press “Register Now.” You will be prompted to select a training method on the next page. Click on “Register Now” under the option for Online Blended training.
3. Select the Course Level
After reading through the information on the page, you will then need to select a training course level from a dropdown menu. Selecting one will provide you additional information about that course. Click “Next” to continue.
4. Select the Course Date
When you select the course you are interested in, you will see the available dates and times for the blended courses. Our website indicates on the right-hand side if a class is already fully booked. If there are still spaces available, you will see the word “Book” in red in this bar. Press the date and time that suits you.
As soon as you press “Book,” you will be prompted to select how many participants you’d like to register for this course. Select the number of participants, then click “Book.” You will then be prompted to answer a few more questions such as if you’d like to purchase a textbook, first aid kit and more. Finally, before pressing the “Next” button, remember to tell us how you found us!
5. Fill out the Registration Form and Submit
Fill out your details to finalize your registration including your email and if you are the only participant or bringing a friend. You may also sign in with Facebook or Google to complete your booking if registered. Press “Next” to go to the page where you can add another booking or complete your registration. Once you press the “Complete Registration,” you can add your payment details, read the conditions and policies, tick that you agree with them, and pay. Once you click “Pay now and confirm your booking,” you will receive an email of confirmation.
Blended First Aid Course Information
For the blended first aid courses, you must complete the online portion before attending the in-class date. The online component consists of theory and interactive activities. It takes 3-4 hours to complete the online sections for the Emergency First Aid training and 7-8 hours for Standard First Aid.
The in-class portion of Emergency First Aid & CPR training lasts five and a half hours, whereas the Standard First Aid & CPR training lasts eight hours. You will practice the hands-on skills required to complete the training during this time. These include First Aid techniques like wound care and CPR training. Once you have proven your knowledge, competency, and have successfully completed the multiple-choice exam, you will receive an official Canadian Red Cross First Aid Certificate. Keep in mind that it typically takes five to ten business days to receive your official certificate!
Content for First Aid Courses
The Emergency First Aid & CPR course content differs slightly from Standard First Aid and CPR because it’s less advanced. Make sure to register for the correct course if your workplace requires a specific one.
The Emergency First Aid course covers the following:
- Red Cross First Aider’s role
- Chain of survival behaviours
- Lowering the risk of infection
- ABCs of First Aid
- Check, call, and care
- Recovery position
- Treating choking and shock victims
- Assisting with medications
- Treating angina, heart attacks, and strokes
- CPR/AED training according to the level you register for, including compression-only CPR
- Dealing with life-threatening external bleeding and wound care
- Handling of life-threatening internal bleeding
With Standard First Aid & CPR training, you learn all the above, but it is a more intense course and includes the following:
- Caring for victims with head and spine injuries
- Dealing with bone, muscle, and joint injuries
- Caring for someone in a sudden medical emergency
- Actions required in environmental emergencies
- Caring for poisoning victims
Bottom Line
The advantages of getting First Aid certification are numerous. Besides gaining the knowledge and confidence to save lives, you will learn how to relieve pain, prevent a situation from deteriorating, and help improve the standard of living of victims. Furthermore, First Aid training teaches you safety awareness, making it easier to assess a situation and prevent it from becoming more dangerous.
Now that you know how to help others with First Aid training, why not register for your blended training at Coast2Coast’s Brampton facility today?
