Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
http://www.ccofems.org/

PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT

Recognized by the Prehospital Trauma Life Support Committee of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, and in cooperation with the committee on trauma of The American College of Surgeons, the Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course is a unique and intensive continuing education programme created in response to the real need in EMS education for additional training in t......
 

After ensuring your own safety before arriving on scene, the first priority is a patient’s airway. If a victim cannot exchange air all resuscitation efforts are useless. Aggressive airway management on the part of the rescuer is of paramount importance. Oxygen (O2) is a form of medication and, if properly used, is an excellent tool in combating shock. Annual re-certification with CPR is......
 

The NAPD is a 2 day programme, one which is classroom lecture with the balance spent on track exercises. It is a pass/fail Programme requiring students to pass a written examination and meet qualification standards on four separate driving exercises. Low speed/high stress training methodology is used to promote the use of trained skills under stressful circumstances. ...
 

This programme prepares the individual to teach CPR to all levels and is recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. The First Aid instructor portion of the course prepares the student to teach Emergency and Standard First Aid level courses and is recognized by the Alberta Government Workplace Health & Safety. ...
 

In addition to what is covered in the Emergency First-Aid programme, this sixteen-hour programme offers additional training on fractures and medical emergencies such as epilepsy and diabetes. You will also cover the following: Burns Sudden illnesses Heat-cold related emergencies Poisoning Bites and Stings AED instruction The HeartSaver â€?Level ’B’ CPR is included with......
 

An eight-hour introductory programme covering basic first aid procedures. In this programme you will cover the following: Splinting Bandaging / Wound Care Legal Implications Shock, unresponsiveness, fainting Bleeding control Spinal / head injuries Cardiovascular emergencies Basic knowledge of the respiratory system Artificial respirations Breathing emergencies Barrier d......
 

This programme is designed for health care professionals in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) industry to adequately assess and treat sick and injured patients at a Basic Life Support (BLS) level. The programme includes a 12-week didactic/lab study plus hospital, interhospital and ambulance practicum which are assessed and monitored according to national standards using the National Occupati......
 

This programme is designed for health care professionals in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) industry to adequately assess and treat sick and injured patients at a Basic Life Support (BLS) level. The programme includes a 12-week didactic/lab study plus hospital, interhospital and ambulance practicum which are assessed and monitored according to national standards using the National Occupati......
 

EPC is an in-depth study of the prehospital care of injured and ill children. It emphasizes a practical approach and format, teaching providers a problem focused, assessment-based approach while concentrating on what they need to know. There is a minimal amount of lecture and an ample amount of hands-on practice using case based scenarios Topics Covered: Trauma Hypoperfusion Abuse and......
 

Either as a refresher or as your first-time through, this programme is designed to educate participants in: Adult, child and infant skills AED instruction Chain of Survival Legal considerations Risk factors for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and what to do if encountered Airway obstruction Prudent heart living One and two rescuer Barrier devices Recovery position ...
 

A programme designed as an introduction for employees of Capital Health. Adult, child and infant skills AED instruction Chain of Survival Legal considerations Risk factors associated with coronary heart disease Risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, and what to do Foreign body airway obstruction Prudent heart living One and two rescuer CPR Barrier devic......
 

Whether you are a business wanting to train your staff, a student needing to comply with registration prerequisites, or an individual looking to learn CPR for personal development, we offer it in a relaxed and fun environment for both refreshers and first-timers. Our CPR courses will prepare you to recognize and react to critical health emergencies. CPR is an emergency procedure that keeps b......
 

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is an indispensable device used for improving patient outcome during cardiac arrest. Currently, this device can be found in a number of public venues and is increasingly becoming one of the pivotal steps in improving the prehospital care of a cardiac patient. It’s for this reason that the Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services is now pr......
 

The AMLS Provider Programme* is a two-day programme, which explores the most common medical complaints and offers a method of assessing and managing a patient in medical crisis. The course emphasises using scene size-up, history, and physical exam to systematically rule-out and rule-in possibilities and probabilities of their medical problem. This course offers the opportunity to be in an as......
 

This programme is the first step in prehospital care. It is geared towards those who are currently involved in industry as “first-aiders�and want to upgrade their skills, as well as for those planning to enter into the EMT and Paramedic Programmes. Currently, it is also a prerequisite for the Edmonton Fire Department, and other police and fire departments. ...
 

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