Advanced Course Overview
Our Advanced First Aid course provides essential expertise for those needing to provide professional emergency care at work or in transit to medical centers. This comprehensive program builds on professional responder fundamentals through interactive scenarios, lectures, and detailed skills practice. Participants learn to manage complex interventions, patient assessments, and ongoing care. The curriculum preparation includes moving injured workers safely from industrial sites to healthcare facilities, covering everything from anatomy and physiology to specialized marine or land-based mobilization.
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Comprehensive Assessment: Master the professional model for evaluating medical and trauma patients to determine lifecycle care.
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Workplace Readiness: Specifically designed for employees needing the highest level of first aid skills for legislative compliance.
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Clinical Intervention: Gain confidence in managing airways, circulatory emergencies, shock, and complex soft tissue trauma cases.
AFA Course Curriculum
The Responder
Learn the role of the professional responder including infection control, legal ethics, and responding to the call.
Body Systems
In-depth study of anatomy and physiology to understand how to treat systemic illnesses and major injuries.
Airway Management
Advanced techniques for maintaining respiratory paths and managing life-threatening breathing emergencies.
Hemorrhage Care
Professional protocols for controlling severe bleeding and managing patients experiencing various stages of shock.
Labor and Delivery
Essential skills for assisting with pregnancy, labor, and delivery in emergency pre-hospital environments.
High-Stake Incidents
Management strategies for multiple-casualty incidents, triage, and complex extrication in high-pressure scenarios.
Trauma and MSK
Detailed treatment for musculoskeletal injuries, head and spinal trauma, and abdominal or pelvic emergency cases.
Toxins and Meds
Understanding pharmacology, poisoning, and managing environmental illnesses or special population requirements.
Transit Prep
Training on reaching, lifting, and preparing injured workers for safe transport from various workplace environments.
Marine Settings
Adapt first aid response to the marine environment, ensuring effective care in aquatic or coastal workplace conditions.
Patient Outreach
Focus on crisis intervention and reaching patients in difficult work settings through professional extrication.
Ongoing Treatment
Learn to maintain care and stabilize patients while moving from a remote site to a specialized medical facility.
Skill Evaluations
Evaluation includes a 75% written mark and two successful scenarios covering both medical and trauma-based patient care.
Who Should Attend?
Employment Seekers
Ideal for individuals looking for employment in high-risk industries or remote locations requiring advanced first aid skills.
Workplace Teams
Designed for designated workplace first aid attendants who need to meet specific legislative health and safety requirements.
Safety Professionals
A vital qualification for responders in industrial, marine, or athletic sectors needing an advanced care certification.
Course Core
Completion Rules
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Duration: 80-120 Hours
Prerequisite: Standard First Aid & CPR C
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- Requirements: 100% attendance, 75% on written exam, and 2 passed scenariosCertification: 3-year digital Advanced First Aid certificateRecertification: 40-hour course required every three years to maintain your status
Advanced First Aid FAQ
What are the course prerequisites?
All participants must have a valid certification in Standard First Aid with CPR level C. This ensures a baseline knowledge before moving into the advanced professional responder curriculum.
How long is the training?
The duration ranges from 80 to 120 hours depending on your specific jurisdiction. It involves full participation in both theory and practical skill sessions.
What materials are provided?
You will use the CRC Emergency Care for Professional Responders text. A workbook is also available to help you prepare for the medical and trauma scenarios.
What is the completion criteria?
You must attend all sessions, score at least 75% on the closed-book exam, and demonstrate proficiency in two evaluated medical and trauma scenarios.
Is recertification available?
Yes, once certified, you can take a 40-hour recertification course every three years to keep your Advanced First Aid credentials current and valid.