COURSE INFORMATION:

This is a 3-day lecture and practical course (2 days for those requiring re certification only) that meets the requirements of the Canadian Red Cross Society and Sport Physiotherapy Canada for First Responder Certification. 

The examples/scenarios used will be sport-specific to enhance the learning of all participants with regard to event coverage situations (whether planning to challenge the SPC Certificate/Diploma exams or not).

At the end of the course, the participant will:

• Complete a standardized written exam to meet national Canadian Red Cross standards
• Have an enhanced ability to respond to emergency situations on-site (ie: head injuries, bleeds, fractures)
• Be trained to use oxygen and an Automated External Defibrillator
• Be able to transfer players onto spinal boards effectively (including rolls)
  

*Please note that First Responder Certification must be renewed every 3 years

Dates Changed to October 15 - 17, 2010