Advanced First Aid
Our Advanced First Aid course is an intensive program designed for individuals with a primary responsibility to provide advanced-level care in the workplace. Building on the Emergency Care for Professional Responders textbook, this course prepares participants to perform detailed assessments, advanced interventions, and ongoing care—including the safe transportation of injured individuals to medical facilities.
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The course meets CSA Standard Z1210-17 for workplace first aid training and is recognized in many jurisdictions for pre-hospital first responder roles.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
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Individuals designated as Advanced First Aid Attendants in the workplace
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Professionals in construction, industrial, or remote job sites
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Approved pre-hospital first responders in select jurisdictions
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Course Duration Options
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80–120 hours, depending on jurisdictional requirements
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Recertification: 40 hours​
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​What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain practical, in-depth skills in emergency response, including:
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Advanced patient assessment (medical and trauma)
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Airway management, circulatory and respiratory emergencies
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Hemorrhage control, shock management, and soft tissue trauma
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Musculoskeletal, head, chest, spinal, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
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Medical emergencies including poisoning, chronic illness, and childbirth
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Crisis intervention and support for special populations
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Reaching, lifting, extricating, and transporting patients
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Managing multiple-casualty incidents and workplace-specific emergencies
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Marine environment and workplace-specific protocols
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Pharmacology and legal considerations for advanced-level care
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Certification Details
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Certification: 3-year Advanced First Aid (digital certificate upon completion)
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Prerequisite: Current certification in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
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Completion Requirements:
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100% attendance and participation
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Successfully demonstrate all required skills
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Minimum 75% on closed-book written evaluation
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Pass two evaluated scenarios (one trauma, one medical)
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Register or Request Group Training
Hyra Crisis Control offers Advanced First Aid training for individuals and worksites throughout Kelowna and surrounding regions. This course is ideal for businesses seeking to meet or exceed workplace safety standards.
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Contact us today to request a quote, schedule group training, or inquire about upcoming sessions.
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