A comprehensive 20 hour re-cert for the sport therapist or professional rescuer. The updated version of this program was launched in October 2018. Course uses a free electronic manual. Printed copies are available with specified course registration.
Course Content:
- Critical Rescue Decision making and scene assessment.
- Includes level BLS CPR/AED certification.
- Management of airway, breathing and circulation emergencies, sudden illness, environmentally induced emergencies and traumatic injuries.
- Oxygen Administration, Airway management and breathing devices.
- Advanced Secondary Survey skills and Vital Sign Assessment including Blood Pressure.
- Use of spinal boards, cervical collars, splints and specialized rescue equipment.
- Re-cert by attending 2 days of a full course or by attending a 2 day re-cert course.
First Responder Re-cert Course Participation Details:
- Your Canadian Red Cross First Responder Certificated must be current in order to attend a Re-cert Course. Those with an expired certificate should enrol in a full First Responder Course.
- Participants should dress comfortably. Full attendance is required. Certificate is earned through demonstration of skills during course participation and during a final summary mock rescue as well as successful completion of a multiple-choice quiz (minimum mark of 80%).
- Each participant receives a wallet certificate, rescue breathing barrier device and electronic copy of the First Responder manual.
Upcoming Courses:
Re-certification: $300 + HST ($425 + HST with printed manual)
- Note prices have been reduced during COVID-19 reopening and recovery phases. New prices are above.
- Due to COVID-19 course restrictions, dates are being set on demand only. Please contact Action Rehab to arrange courses. firstaid@actionrehabtherapy.ca or 705-305-1399
- Next scheduled date: August 15 & 16, 2020 in Oro, Ontario. Please contact Action Rehab before registering to ensure there is space available.