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AED Implementation Guide
Thinking of implementing an AED program at your organization but have questions? The Lifesaving Society's AED Implementation Guide will help you with your decision.
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Resuscitation and First Aid Awards
Almost 500 Canadians die every year in water-related incidents. Most of these are preventable and occur in unsupervised settings, which is why more Canadians need lifesaving skills to save themselves or others in an aquatic emergency. First aid is a valuable life skill that is applicable in any environment. It provides people with the rescue skills to manage illness or injuries while accessing emergency services. First aid training also has an injury prevention role. Research has shown that individuals with first aid training are less like to become injured. First aid training from the Lifesaving Society is a continuation of the Society's efforts to provide Canadians with the education to prevent injury incidents and provide appropriate rescue responses if an injury occurs. The Lifesaving Society's First Aid training programs are approved by Occupational Health and Safety. Our courses are delivered in accordance with the regulatory requirements for first aid in workplaces, as set by the Newfoundland and Labrador government. A full listing of agencies that offer first aid in the province can be found on the OH&S website.
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR-C covers all aspects of CPR skills and theory for adults, children and infants including two-rescuer CPR skills. CPR-C includes the importance of early defibrillation and how to use an AED. CPR-C certification is included in Standard First Aid.
Prerequisite: None.
Evaluation & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors evaluate and certify candidates in CPR-A, CPR-B and CPR-C.
Candidate recognition: Certification card for all CPR levels. (See Non-vocational awards below.)
Required reference material: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Recertification: CPR-A, -B and -C recertification is approximately 3-4 hr.
AED-PAD (Public Access Defibrillation)
AED Public Access Defibrillation provides basic CPR training and orientation to an AED unit. AED-PAD teaches participants to recognize when a patient requires EMS, provides basic CPR skills and orientation to the operation of an automated external defibrillator in a public setting.
Prerequisites: None Instructional Time: 3-4 hours. Taught and evaluated by a current Lifesaving Society AED Instructor.
Currency: Annual retraining is recommended.
Recertification is achieved by repeating the AED-PAD course.
Instructional Time: 2-3 hours
AED Responder
AED Responder builds on the skills learned in CPR and first aid courses. AED Responder provides knowledge of how the heart works and what goes wrong when defibrilation is required. Participants learn when and how to operate an automated external defibrillator.
Prerequisites: Any Current First Aid or CPR Certification.
Instructional Time: 4-5 hours. Taught by a current Lifesaving Society AED Instructor.
Currency: The AED Responder certification is valid for 1 year. Candidates can recertify at any time
Recertification of AED Responder is achieved by attending an AED-R Recert.
Instructional Time: 3-4 hours
AED Provider
The AED Provider course covers all of the material in the AED Responder course in addition to a module covering AED maintenance and post incident follow up procedures. This certification course is designed for individuals who are responsible for AED maintenance, staff training or first aid policy and procedure development.
Prerequisites: Any Current First Aid or CPR Certification.
Instructional Time: 5-6 hours. Instructed and evaluated by a current Lifesaving Society AED Instructor.
Currency: The AED Provider certification is valid for 1 year. Candidates can recertify at any time.
Recertification of AED Provider is achieved by attending an AED-P Recert.
Instructional Time: 3-4 hours
CPR - HCP (Health Care Practitioner): CPR - Health Care Providers (Adult, Child & Infant AR, AED, BVM) covers all aspects of CPR skills and theory for adult, child, and infant victims, including Rescue Breathing (artificial respiration) and the use of AEDs and BVMs. This Health Care Provider (HCP) level is designed specifically for those who, as part of their job description as Health Care Providers, have a duty to respond to medical emergencies (e.g. doctors, nurses, paramedics, and allied health care professionals).
Prerequisites: None
CPR-C Recertification: We recommend annual retraining for CPR skills. Many employers require it. If your skills are more than one year out of date, you should take a full CPR-C course.
Emergency First Aid (LEFA)
The 8 hour Emergency First Aid course is for people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. Skills include: victim assessment, rescue breathing, CPR, choking, respiratory and circulatory emergencies such as heart attack and stroke, and how to deal with external bleeding. Includes CPR-A certification.
Successful candidates receive both Lifesaving Emergency First Aid and CPR A certification STANDARD FIRST AID (LFSA)
The 16- hour Standard First Aid course provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and PCR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and medical emergencies.
Successful candidates receive both Lifesaving Standard First Aid and CPR C certification.
Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid are recognized by Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission. Emergency and Standard first aid awards are considered current for a three (3) year period from the date on the certification card.
RECERTIFICATION: Emergency First Aid is recertified by attending a full Emergency First Aid course.
Instructional Time: 8 hours
Standard First Aid
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: medical/legal aspects of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification.
The first aid program is not restricted to aquatic candidates. You can use the Lifesaving Society's first aid awards to train non-aquatic staff (camp, playground, maintenance, etc.) and the general public.
Prerequisite: None.
Evaluation & certification: Current First Aid Instructors evaluate some items, but only First Aid Examiners may certify candidates.
Candidate recognition: Certification card.
Required reference material: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Recertification of Standard First Aid is achieved by attending an SFA Recert Clinic.
Candidates should bring their pocket mask, Canadian First Aid Manual and previous SFA certification card to class.
Instructional Time: SFA Recert should be a minimum of 8 hours, regardless of class size.
AQUATIC EMERGENCY CARE (AEC) provides the knowledge and techniques of emergency care which are useful in the aquatic environment. In a learn-by-doing approach, AEC teaches the care of injuries and illness common to pool and waterfront situations including how to treat pulseless victims. Emphasis is placed on vital signs, priority assessment and basic aquatic emergency care principles.
Prerequisites: None. Prior training in Bronze Medallion is recommended.
AEC is considered equivalent to Standard First Aid under current provincial public pool regulations and is currently being reviewed for approval as equivalent to standard first aid underWorkplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission
Evaluation: All items are evaluated by AEC Instructor/Examiners
Instructional Time: 20-24 hours
Currency:
Aquatic Emergency Care is current for 3 years.
RECERTIFICATION
Aquatic Emergency Care is recertified by attending an AEC Recert clinic.
Candidates should bring a pocket mask, the Canadian First Aid Manual, their previous AEC certification card and be prepared to enter the water.
Instructional time: 8 hours of classroom and water time.
Contact us lifeguard@nl.rogers.com
Tel: 709-576-1953
Fax: 709-738-1475
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR-C covers all aspects of CPR skills and theory for adults, children and infants including two-rescuer CPR skills. CPR-C includes the importance of early defibrillation and how to use an AED. CPR-C certification is included in Standard First Aid.
Prerequisite: None.
Evaluation & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors evaluate and certify candidates in CPR-A, CPR-B and CPR-C.
Candidate recognition: Certification card for all CPR levels. (See Non-vocational awards below.)
Required reference material: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Recertification: CPR-A, -B and -C recertification is approximately 3-4 hr.
AED-PAD (Public Access Defibrillation)
AED Public Access Defibrillation provides basic CPR training and orientation to an AED unit. AED-PAD teaches participants to recognize when a patient requires EMS, provides basic CPR skills and orientation to the operation of an automated external defibrillator in a public setting.
Prerequisites: None Instructional Time: 3-4 hours. Taught and evaluated by a current Lifesaving Society AED Instructor.
Currency: Annual retraining is recommended.
Recertification is achieved by repeating the AED-PAD course.
Instructional Time: 2-3 hours
AED Responder
AED Responder builds on the skills learned in CPR and first aid courses. AED Responder provides knowledge of how the heart works and what goes wrong when defibrilation is required. Participants learn when and how to operate an automated external defibrillator.
Prerequisites: Any Current First Aid or CPR Certification.
Instructional Time: 4-5 hours. Taught by a current Lifesaving Society AED Instructor.
Currency: The AED Responder certification is valid for 1 year. Candidates can recertify at any time
Recertification of AED Responder is achieved by attending an AED-R Recert.
Instructional Time: 3-4 hours
AED Provider
The AED Provider course covers all of the material in the AED Responder course in addition to a module covering AED maintenance and post incident follow up procedures. This certification course is designed for individuals who are responsible for AED maintenance, staff training or first aid policy and procedure development.
Prerequisites: Any Current First Aid or CPR Certification.
Instructional Time: 5-6 hours. Instructed and evaluated by a current Lifesaving Society AED Instructor.
Currency: The AED Provider certification is valid for 1 year. Candidates can recertify at any time.
Recertification of AED Provider is achieved by attending an AED-P Recert.
Instructional Time: 3-4 hours
CPR - HCP (Health Care Practitioner): CPR - Health Care Providers (Adult, Child & Infant AR, AED, BVM) covers all aspects of CPR skills and theory for adult, child, and infant victims, including Rescue Breathing (artificial respiration) and the use of AEDs and BVMs. This Health Care Provider (HCP) level is designed specifically for those who, as part of their job description as Health Care Providers, have a duty to respond to medical emergencies (e.g. doctors, nurses, paramedics, and allied health care professionals).
Prerequisites: None
CPR-C Recertification: We recommend annual retraining for CPR skills. Many employers require it. If your skills are more than one year out of date, you should take a full CPR-C course.
Emergency First Aid (LEFA)
The 8 hour Emergency First Aid course is for people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. Skills include: victim assessment, rescue breathing, CPR, choking, respiratory and circulatory emergencies such as heart attack and stroke, and how to deal with external bleeding. Includes CPR-A certification.
Successful candidates receive both Lifesaving Emergency First Aid and CPR A certification STANDARD FIRST AID (LFSA)
The 16- hour Standard First Aid course provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and PCR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and medical emergencies.
Successful candidates receive both Lifesaving Standard First Aid and CPR C certification.
Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid are recognized by Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission. Emergency and Standard first aid awards are considered current for a three (3) year period from the date on the certification card.
RECERTIFICATION: Emergency First Aid is recertified by attending a full Emergency First Aid course.
Instructional Time: 8 hours
Standard First Aid
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: medical/legal aspects of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification.
The first aid program is not restricted to aquatic candidates. You can use the Lifesaving Society's first aid awards to train non-aquatic staff (camp, playground, maintenance, etc.) and the general public.
Prerequisite: None.
Evaluation & certification: Current First Aid Instructors evaluate some items, but only First Aid Examiners may certify candidates.
Candidate recognition: Certification card.
Required reference material: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Recertification of Standard First Aid is achieved by attending an SFA Recert Clinic.
Candidates should bring their pocket mask, Canadian First Aid Manual and previous SFA certification card to class.
Instructional Time: SFA Recert should be a minimum of 8 hours, regardless of class size.
AQUATIC EMERGENCY CARE (AEC) provides the knowledge and techniques of emergency care which are useful in the aquatic environment. In a learn-by-doing approach, AEC teaches the care of injuries and illness common to pool and waterfront situations including how to treat pulseless victims. Emphasis is placed on vital signs, priority assessment and basic aquatic emergency care principles.
Prerequisites: None. Prior training in Bronze Medallion is recommended.
AEC is considered equivalent to Standard First Aid under current provincial public pool regulations and is currently being reviewed for approval as equivalent to standard first aid underWorkplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission
Evaluation: All items are evaluated by AEC Instructor/Examiners
Instructional Time: 20-24 hours
Currency:
Aquatic Emergency Care is current for 3 years.
RECERTIFICATION
Aquatic Emergency Care is recertified by attending an AEC Recert clinic.
Candidates should bring a pocket mask, the Canadian First Aid Manual, their previous AEC certification card and be prepared to enter the water.
Instructional time: 8 hours of classroom and water time.
Contact us lifeguard@nl.rogers.com
Tel: 709-576-1953
Fax: 709-738-1475