8 hours

A course designed for parents and caregivers of mainly children up to eight years of age. It includes recognition of home hazards, accident prevention, and safety education. Skills focus on respiratory distress, CPR, AED, bleeding management and common first aid situations. This course is acknowledged by the Ministry of Health and the Provincial Child Care Facilities Licensing Board. (Certification period is three years, but recommended yearly recertification in CPR Level B, see HRT 012.)

Prerequisite(s): None

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Winter, 2010 Spring, 2010 Fall, 2011 Winter

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2.5 hours

This course is designed to educate the students with crucial information on translating blood pressure numbers and how to physically use stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs and machines.

Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age before course starts

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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This is an active course that covers the basic skills necessary to deal with time priority emergencies. It includes initial assessment, respiratory distress, CPR, AED, bleeding, unconsciousness, shock, poisons, and secondary assessment. This course leads to certification for Emergency First Aid and CPR Level B. (Certification period is three years, but recommended yearly recertification in CPR Level B, see HRT 012.)

Prerequisite(s): some previous knowledge of First Aid/CPR is advised

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Spring, 2010 Summer

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16 hours

This is a comprehensive first aid course for those who require the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with life-threatening situations and to give assistance to people in physical distress. Includes all of the content of the Emergency First Aid course (FAC 020) plus injuries due to heat and cold, medical conditions, bone and joint injuries, head and spinal injuries, and moving and transportation. This course will improve your life skills and your personal marketing potential. (Certification period is three years, but recommended yearly recertification in CPR Level A, B or C, see HRT 010, HRT 012 or HRT 011.)

Prerequisite(s): some previous knowledge of First Aid/CPR is advised

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Winter, 2010 Spring, 2010 Summer, 2010 Fall

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18 hours

This is a comprehensive first aid course for those who require the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with life-threatening situations and to give assistance to people in physical distress. Includes all of the content of the Emergency First Aid course (FAC 020) plus injuries due to heat and cold, medical conditions, bone and joint injuries, head and spinal injuries, and moving and transportation. This course will improve your life skills and your personal marketing potential. (Certification period is three years, but recommended yearly recertification in CPR Level C, see HRT 011.)

Prerequisite(s): some previous knowledge of Frist Aid/CPR is advised

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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8 hours

This course is designed to maintain instructor level qualifications for the delivery and evaluation of CPR, Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid courses using standardized Curriculum and Learning Outcomes. (First Aid Instructor certification with an expiry date three years from the last day of the month the recertification course was completed.)

Prerequisite(s): All Instructor & Instructor Recertification courses must be reviewed by the NIC First Aid Department prior to Registration as follows: 18 years of age or older; Current Red Cross First Aid Instructor or CPR Instructor award; Must have taught a minimum of 3 Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses during the 3 year certification or recertification period. One of these courses MUST be a Standard First Aid.

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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48 hours

This course is designed to qualify instructors for delivery of CPR and AED, Child Care First Aid (CCFA), Emergency First Aid (EFA) and Standard First Aid (SFA) courses using standardized Curriculum and Learning Outcomes. Course content follows the First Aid Instructor's Manual and includes First Aid program philosophy, skill assessment, leadership styles, teacher/learner methodology, evaluation, communication, organizing the first aid course, lesson planning and course outlines, instructional techniques, practice teaching and knowledge assessment. Upon completion Instructors will be qualified to prepare, deliver and evaluate CPR, EFA and SFA students. NOTE: Skill testing in the course is not a relearning opportunity. Candidates whose skills are not up to standard will not be permitted to attend the remainder of the course. (First Aid instructor certification with an expiry date of three years from the last day of the month the course was completed.)

Prerequisite(s): All Instructor & Instructor Recertification courses must be reviewed by the NIC First Aid Department prior to Registration as follows: 18 years of age or older at the start of the course; Current Red Cross Standard First Aid (SFA) or equivalent (St. John's Ambulance SFA, WCB OFA Level 2 or 3, Canadian Ski Patrol Certification, Lifesaving Aquatic Emergency Care, EMA Level 1 or 2, EMR, EMT) with a current CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider). Practical First Aid and public speaking experience is desirable but not mandatory. Post Requisite(s): Co-teach a minimum of 16 hours and a maximum of 18 hours in any of the following Red Cross approved courses (SFA, EFA, CPR Level C (Basic Rescuer). Co-teaching must be done within 1 year of completing the Instructor course, with a current Red Cross FAI who has 2 years or more of teaching experience or IT.

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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30 hours

This course is designed to qualify instructors from other agencies for delivery of CPR and AED, Emergency First Aid (EFA) and Standard First Aid (SFA) courses using standardized Curriculum and Learning Outcomes. Course content follows the First Aid Instructor's Manual and includes the First Aid program philosophy, skill assessment, leadership styles, teacher/learner methodology, evaluation, communication, organizing the first aid course, lesson planning and course outlines, instructional techniques, practice teaching and knowledge assessment. Upon completion Instructors will be qualified to prepare, deliver and evaluate CPR, EFA and SFA students. (First Aid instructor certification with an expiry date of three years from the last day of the month the course was completed.)

Prerequisite(s): All Instructor & Instructor Recertification courses must be reviewed by the NIC First Aid Department prior to Registration as follows: 18 years of age or older at the start of the course; current First Aid Instructor with one of the Nationally recognized training agencies (Canadian Ski Patrol, Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. John's Ambulance, AmCross SFAI, LSS Aquatic Emergency Care Instuctor, LSS IT with SFA, Red Cross WS IT with SFA). *Current Red Cross CPR Instructor with current SFA. Expired Vital Link Instructor certification (since 1992) with a current SFA. Post Requisite(s): Co-teach a minimum of 16 hours and a maximum of 18 hours in any of the following Red Cross approved courses (SFA, EFA, CPR Level C (Basic Rescuer)). Co-teaching must be done within 6 months of completing the Instructor course, with a current Red Cross FAI who has 2 years or more of teaching experience or IT.

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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36 hours

This course is designed for when 911 is not available, e.g., for hiking, boating, hunting, fishing, and farming. Certification period is 3 years. Students will be required to complete an NIC waiver.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 13 years of age, CPR Level A recommended and pre-read both books

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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24 hours

This course is the same course as FAC 030, but with higher prerequisites for those who already have solid First Aid skills and therefore require less class time. Students will be required to complete an NIC waiver. (Certification period is three years).

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 13 years of age; current CPR Level C certification with Red Cross Standard First Aid, or WCB OFA Level 2 or 3, or EMT 77 Hour Advanced WorkPlace Level 3 within 6 months prios to course start date, and pre read both books

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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18 hours

This course is specifically designed for Continuing Care Aides (Resident Care/Home Support Attendants), Human Service Workers and others who care for the elderly and persons with special needs. In this course the student will receive a HRT 011 Basic Rescuer CPR Level C certificate and a North Island College FAC 060 First Aid for Care Givers certificate with a certification period of 3 years.

Prerequisite(s):

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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16 hours

In this course we combined the Standard First Aid (FAC 021) and the WCB OFA Level 1 (OFA 010) for individuals or groups. Please contact the College if interested. Certification period for both FAC 021 and OFA 010 is 3 years. CPR Level C

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 16 years of age. CPR Level A minimum recommended

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Winter, 2010 Spring, 2010 Summer, 2010 Fall

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6 hours

In this course students are introduced to basic survival theory though lecture, discussion, and demonstrations in the skills of wilderness crafts and tools. Topics include the seven enemies of survival, survival philosophy, theory of survival, and preparation of a First Aid kit to suit personal needs. Food and water requirements, as well as the option of fasting, will be covered. Students will appreciate the need for water and understand the dangers of exposure. They will have opportunity to develop skills such as cordage making, flint and steel fire lighting, construction of a buddy burner and making a willow whistle. Upon completion, students should have a comprehensive understanding of Basic Wilderness Survival Skill concepts, and be ready for advancement to Level 2 (FAC 071). An NIC waiver will be required.

Prerequisite(s): At least an 8-hour First Aid course is recommended. FAC 030 or equivalent (other Wilderness courses).

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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8 hours

This course advances knowledge acquired in Level I by applying skills in a day of hands-on activities. Focus will be on shelter and bough bed construction, fire skills, cooking over open fire with varied suspension systems and knife skills via wilderness crafting. On completion, students will have the practical skills to survive in the wilderness for up to four days, the skills necessary to combat West Coast weather extremes, and competency in fire skills. An NIC waiver will be required.

Prerequisite(s): FAC 070 - Skills of Survival Level 1

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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16 hours

The FAC 083 combined course meets defined Federal Transport Canada Marine Safety Training Standards for Marine First Aid and Provincial OFA standards. The course encompasses Marine Basic First Aid and Occupational First Aid Level 1 and provides individuals with a basic training level of First Aid and CPR required by the Marine Industry. Certification is by Canadian Red Cross, WorkSafeBC and Marine Transport Canada and has a certification period of three years). Topics include choking, airway and breathing emergencies, the onset of sudden medical conditions and injuries to head and spine.

Prerequisite(s): Some previous knowledge of First Aid/CPR is advised

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Winter, 2010 Spring, 2010 Summer, 2010 Fall

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40 hours

Emgergency Scene Management, Shock, CPR, Anatomy, First Aid Kits, Toxicological Hazards and Confined Spaces, Examination of a Casualty, Care of Rescued Persons, Radio Medial Advice, Pharacology.

Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age, CPR Level C recommended.

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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