Summary
The EPFA Course trains participants to recognize and treat immediate life threats in pre-pubescent children.
Subjects Covered
- Safe approach to emergency situations
- The primary assessment
- The secondary assessment
- Shock
- Unresponsiveness
- Febrile Convulsions
- Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, & Sepsis
- Vital Signs
- Allergy & Anaphylaxis
- Head & Brain Injuries
Introduction to:
- Wounds, Burns, & Bleeding
- Sprains, Strains, & Fractures
- Appendicitis
- Croup
- Chicken Pox
- Epilepsy
- Poisoning
- Asphyxia & Drowning
Audience
This course is open to anyone over 14 years old. No prior first aid or medical training is required.
Methodologies
This course will involve classroom lectures, skills practices, assessment drills and emergency simulations.
Certifications
- EPFA
Recertification
Certification Validity: 3 years.
Included Materials
All necessary learning materials are included.
Evaluation
Certification requires:
- 100% attendance.
- Completion of all practical assessments.
- A mark of 80% or greater on the written exam.
Location & Logistics
- Arrive by 0830; the course will be completed around 1730.
Course Availability
Our course is currently available for group bookings only. Gather your team, friends, or colleagues for a tailored learning experience.
