18-22 hours, 14-16 hours, 4-6 hours, Preparing for Emergencies, The Role of the First Aider: Legal aspects, prevention of disease transmission, responsibilities of the first aider, coping with a traumatic event, crisis intervention, shaken baby syndrome, The Emergency Medical Services System: When and how to call EMS, interaction with EMS, Basic Anatomy and Physiology: Body systems, Primary and Secondary Assessment: Recovery position, when & how to use, Emergency Scene Management, Assessment and Monitoring of Basic Vital Signs, Respiratory Emergencies: Basic respiratory system, anatomy, management of airways, resuscitation, airway obstruction, conscious and unconscious adults, child, and infant, prevention, recognition & treatment, Chest Injuries: Pneumothorax, hemothorax, flail chest, penetrating chest wound, Respiratory Distress: Asthma, hyperventilation, anaphylactic shock, Circulatory Emergencies: Basic anatomy of circulatory system, heart attack and stroke, risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (includes barrier devices): Adult, child, and infant including the use of AED., Bleeding & Wounds: Control of bleeding, bandaging, severe bleeding, tourniquet, shock, unconsciousness and fainting, Soft Tissue Injuries & Abdominal Injuries, Head, Spinal and Pelvic Injuries: Spinal motion restriction, eye injuries, mouth and facial injuries, Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries (fractures), Medical Emergencies: Diabetes, epilepsy, convulsions, childbirth, Environmental Injuries: Assessment and treatment of burns, hypothermia, heat and cold related emergencies, Assessment and Treatment of Poisons and Substance Misuse and Abuse, Multiple Casualty Management, Movement of Casualty: Rescue moves, Understanding and Familiarity with Relevant Occupational Health & Safety, 3 years, Recertification can be obtained by attending a recertification course prior to the expiry date of this certificate.