COURSES & TRAINING
NPEMA provides a variety of First Aid Training as well as other specialized certifications through the Canadian Red Cross (CRC). Details about our training partnership with the Red Cross can be found here. Below are some of the courses we offer.
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COURSES AND PROGRAMS
STANDARD FIRST AID - AED & CPR LEVEL C
Certified through: Red Cross or Lifesaving Society
Standard First Aid (SFA) with Level C CPR and AED training is the cornerstone program for level 1 MedVents (if you're a Vocational Scouting Program).
SFA is the course commonly required for most jobs and community services. At 16 hours long, it covers a variety of topics ranging from the basic content of Emergency First Aid to more advanced topics such as diabetic emergencies, trauma and much more. This course is WSIB-approved.
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Blended SFA courses:
- Offered for ages 14+
- Consists of online content completed before the course day and a single 8-hour classroom component.
**Certified through Canadian Red Cross Only**
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Non-Blended Courses:
- Offered for ages 10+
- Consists of two 8-hour classroom days without an online component.
- Classroom content ranges from discussions and presentations to hands-on skills, learning and games. Ideal for those who don't learn best through online mediums.
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All NPEMA SFA courses have a minimum class size of 10 participants.
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Wilderness First Responder
Certified through: Canadian Red Cross
WFR is the Red Cross' wilderness first responder program which was specially created to enhance preparedness in responding to emergencies in the wilderness where 911 may be delayed or not able to respond. This course is taught outdoors in remote/wilderness camp settings. WFR is an advanced level course which will prepare candidates to create an extrication plan for the injured and introduce skills to critically think through common wilderness emergencies.
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Course Details (Cost/Location/etc). are located on the registration form.
FIRST RESPONDER (FR)
Certified Through: Canadian Red Cross
The First Responder Course is also the MedVent Level 3 program. This course is a 40 hour specialty course which prepares candidates to respond to emergencies in a first responder capacity. Candidates will learn advanced concepts such as vital signs, rapid trauma surveys, Spinal motion restriction techniques, oxygen delivery and much more. This demanding course is both challenging and fun. For more information on this program, please contact us.
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To organize a course contact info@npema.ca
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Through: Red Cross & Lifesaving Society
Designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and provide the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation. Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy can also be added as additional certifications to this course.
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Note** Can be certified through Lifesaving Society if this is your preference. It will be processed as a combination of 3 courses: Healthcare Provider CPR, Oxygen Administration and Airway Management.
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To organize a course contact info@npema.ca
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR)
Certified Through Canadian Red Cross
The EMR program is an 80 hour course, with the first 40 hours being the First Responder program, the EMR program takes learners well beyond the basics of Standard First Aid. EMR's will learn advanced techniques such as insertion of Nasal-Pharyngeal airways, to symptom relief (medication administration) and transportation of patients. The EMR program is recognized by various Paramedic organizations as a core competency for the Paramedic program and in the Prairies west to BC EMR's are able to work with ambulance services. Please contact us to learn more about this program!
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To organize a course contact info@npema.ca
NPEMA Medical Services is a registered Red Cross Training Partner which allows our Red Cross Instructors to teach the wide variety of courses as described above. This partnership ensures that all of our training programs meet the nationally recognized standards of the Canadian Red Cross, providing our participants with high-quality instruction, current best practices, and recognized certifications which are widely respected across Canada. Through this affiliation and partnership, we are able to deliver both community level and professional responder courses, empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills to respond safely and effectively in medical emergencies. More information about the Red Cross can be found on their website linked below.