Standard First Aid with CPR-C for Douglas College Students

Standard First Aid for Douglas College Students This course at Douglas College is available to students at both the New Westminster and David Lam campuses. It provides a 3-year nationally recognized certification and is commonly required for Douglas College academic programs and workplace training standards across British Columbia. The blended format allows students to complete all theory, reading, and learning modules online at their own pace from home. They then attend a shorter in-person session on campus for hands-on skills practice and assessment required for certification. Course Contents: The Canadian Red Cross Preparing to respond to emergencies The EMS system Check, Call, Care Airway emergencies Breathing and circulation emergencies First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest Wound care Head and spine injuries Bone, muscle, and joint injuries Sudden medical emergencies Environmental emergencies Poisons (including opioid poisoning) The in-person session focuses on hands-on training, including CPR, injury response, and emergency scenarios to ensure full practical competency and certification requirements are met.