CPR and First Aid

INFOFIT Educators is pleased to offer CPR and First Aid Course for Fitness Professionals taught by Life Consultants.

INFOFIT chose Life Consultants to offer this course for one simple reason. Life Consultants, believes that in order for training to be effective and long lasting, it must be taught to the level of the student, whether the student has little or no knowledge of the subject or if the student has advanced knowledge of the material.

Their realistic and pragmatic approach to teaching will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively deal with an emergency situation. Their unique teaching methods and memory aids together with their experienced, entertaining and non-intimidating instructors will make your learning experience an enjoyable one that will not be soon forgotten.

• Cost: $100.00
• Duration: 7 Hours

Fitness First Aid and CPR Course Description

The Fitness CPR course will provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and manage cardiorespiratory emergencies before, during and after exercise. The Fitness First Aid course will provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and manage soft tissue, musculoskeletal and environmental injuries and medical emergencies.

Course Content

The following topics are covered through a combination of lectures, practical sessions and scenarios:

Respiratory Complications:

• Side stitches
• Shortness of breath
• Rapid breathing (hyperventilation)
• Exercise-induced asthma
• Oxygen use (optional)
• Breath-holding and fainting
• Airway obstructions (choking)
• The unconscious victim (recovery position)
• Artificial respiration
• Disease transmission (pocket face mask/latex gloves)
• Exercise medications

Cardiovascular Complications:

• Lifestyle risk factors
• Angina pectoris
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Cool-down errors
• Heart-rate monitoring
• Exercise medications
• Heart palpitations and arrhythmias
• Sudden death (cardiac arrest)
• CPR (adult, 1 person)

Soft Tissue Injuries:

• Bleeding, shock and wounds
• Bruises, blisters and burns (tanning booths)

Musculoskeletal Injuries:

• Factors associated with injury
• General injury guidelines
• Foot injuries (metatarsalagia, neuroma, plantar fasciitis)
• Lower leg injuries (stress fractures and shin splints)
• Knee and low back injuries
• Head, neck and spinal injuries
• Joint injuries (bursitis and tendonitis)
• Muscle cramps and soreness
• Strains, sprains, fractures and dislocations
• Use of ice and heat

Environmental Injuries

• Dehydration and heat illness

Medical Emergencies

• Seizure disorders
• Exercise and diabetes
• Allergic reactions to exercise

First Aid Kits

• Contents and use

Certification

Certification: BCRPA Recognized Workshop. Red Cross/Canadian Heart Foundation Heartsaver (A) (Fitness) Certification. Life Consultants Heartsaver (A) (Fitness) - must recertify annually. Upon completion of this course, the participant will receive a Life Consultants Certificate of Completion.

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