The lifesaving society provides a comprehensive selection of equipment and supplies required to operate safe aquatic facilities and training programs including cpr instruction all guided by 100 years of knowledge and experience as the lifeguarding experts. Emergency first aid courses nova scotia lifesaving society. Use correct lifesaving society program names when advertising e. First aid training learn to deal with injuries and medical emergencies at home, work or play. The cfam is the required text for lifesaving society first aid instructors. The society is the canadian governing body for lifesaving sport a sport recognized by the international olympic.
Emergency first aid with cprb revised 2014 6 result return completed test sheet to the lifesaving society branch office promptly after the exam. Mock test for your standard and emergency first aid cprccpr. Montreal, march 12, 2020 although the international public health has called the coronavirus covid19 outbreak pandemic, quebec and the rest of canada still count few confirmed cases for the moment and the risk of contagion is relatively low. All courses strictly adhere to the american heart association aha and emergency cardiovascular care ecc updated guidelines. At this point in the training all swimmers who are not confident in survival swimming should receive additional training in chestdeep water. Anyone at any time may need to give urgent assistance and a royal life saving first aid course will equip you with the necessary skills. Updated with the 2015 cpr guidelines, the first aid award guide features test requirements and evaluation criteria for the society s basic, emergency and standard first aid, cpr, airway management, and aed certifications. Willingness to act sometimes people dont want to get involved in an emergency. Please bring canadian first aid manual received in standard first.
The affiliate offering the lifesaving society program is responsible for submitting the appropriate test sheets and prerequisites to the branch. Meets ontario standard first aid kit requirements for 1 to 5 employees. Royal life savings resources provide essential water safety information for a variety of locations and life stages in easytoread brochures, manuals, checklists and posters. The remaining 40% are roughly evenly shared between the workplace, farms and participating in sports. The society is an independent, charitable organization educating canadian lifesavers since the first lifesaving society bronze medallion award was earned in 1896. About the society the lifesaving society is a national volunteer organization and registered charity, composed of tens of thousands of individual members and over 2,000 affiliated aquatic facilities, municipalities, waterfronts and schools. This includes test sheets, posters and brochures for distribution to the general public, and electronic artwork and program descriptions for. The clm is the reference text for instructors and candidates for all lifesaving training levels.
The lifesaving society is committed to maintaining high quality workplace first aid programs to meet the needs of communities across alberta and northwest territories. Canadian first aid manual or canadian lifesaving manual. However, there may be options to pursue online training only. There are multiple possible answers, for example a. Lifeguarding, first aid, lifesaving sport, aquatic safety management, and. Emergency first aid is for people to gain a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. First aid equipment order form page 2 of 7 quantity code item price total bandages elastic wound bandages 43. Candidates require the canadian lifesaving manual for the bronze medal awards, first aid training and the lifesaving instructor course chapters include. In addition to providing lifesaving, lifeguarding courses and first aid cpr training throughout bc and yukon, the society is a leader in offering expertise and guidance to ensure safe operation of any waterrelated setting through safety management services.
Additional training may be required to meet state and local regulations or facilityspeciic policies. Candidates who wish to apply to any of the lifesaving advanced leadership programs must complete and fill out the application form below. This fun, informative, and free quiz is a great way to test your knowledge about first aid protocol and how to respond to an emergency in any home or workplace. The first aid program is not restricted to aquatic candidates. Due to the covid19 pandemic, the royal life saving state and territory member organisations stmos have suspended the majority of their facetoface training courses. The answers to these questions are at the end of this post. Those who volunteer for the lifesaving society in their communities and at the regional, provincial, national, and international levels. Lifesaving society 12 swim patrol award guide rookie patrol first aid. Lifesaving society alberta and northwest territories home. Order the required material which is included in the training cost manual. First aid quiz first aid learning for young people. The lifesaving society manitoba toolkit is your onestop resource for teaching and evaluating lifesaving society programs.
First aid program lifesaving emergency first aid includes cpr aaed the lifesaving emergency first aid course teaches a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. As part of a refresh of the first aid quiz website ive been updating all the questions. Confirm that candidates for lifesaving society awards hold the required prerequisites prior to the start of the course. Conscious person respond normally to your questions, makes eye contact, obeys. Completion of this update requires steps outlined in the lifesaving society instructor. We have a first aid course that is just right for you. First aid gain the knowledge and skills to administer first aid. The swimming and lifesaving manual is the benchmark. Choose just 1 answer from the alternatives offered, even if in certain cases there are partially. If you want to learn more about first aid before trying these questions then check out our range of free online first aid courses. Lifesaving society first aid awards are offered by thousands of affiliate members across the country, and often used as a first aid employment standard. Lifesaving society 4 of 4 emergency first aidaed course content general items item 1 first aid basic principles. You can learn the lifesaving techniques of cpr and first aid quickly and easily with our interactive online class. The emergency first aid course is 8 hours long including lunch and breaks and covers the following content.
Mail completed test sheet to the lifesaving society branch office promptly after the exam. Life, lifesaving, first aid, lifeguarding, lifesaving sport and. The society represents canada internationally as an active member of the commonwealth royal life saving society and as canadas full member in the international life saving federation. The lifesaving society publishes and distributes books and dvds to support its training programs, public education initiatives, lifesaving sport and safety management. When lifethreatening situations exist and the parent or. First aid kit keep a wellstocked and regularly inspected first aid kit in your home, car, and workplace. The lifesaving society first aid program is used to train aquatic candidates as well as nonaquatic staff for camps. The choice you make should correspond to the best way of answering the question, even if in certain cases there are partially correct choices. Royal life savings first aid training course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to administer first aid to a person in case of sudden illness or injury in a home, workplace or community setting until professional medical help arrives.
Lifeguard, first aid and related leadership programs. This is based on the idea that a reasonable person would give their permission to receive lifesaving first aid if they were able. Updated with the 2010 cpr guidelines, the clm is the reference text for instructors and candidates for all lifesaving training levels. Our cpr and first aid certification is issued in exclusive partnership with the national health and safety foundation. Item 6 communications with the emergency response services. A timeline history of first aid, ems, cpr and lifeguarding. Candidates for nlsfirst aid instructor will receive training that will allow them to instruct national lifeguard candidates as well as the lifesaving first aid program. This course is occupational health and safety approved in saskatchewan and in canada. Our course, presented by certified instructors, includes video demonstrations of adult, child and infant cpr. Red cross training take a class red cross american red cross. The lifesaving society will be pleased to answer to your questions about the use. In the interests of reducing confusion among employers and harmonizing the society s currency period with ontario government regulations, csa recommendations and the general practice among other workplace first aid providers, the lifesaving society ontario has adopted a threeyear period for the validity of its workplace efa and sfa. The society represents canada internationally as an active member of the royal life saving society and the international life saving federation. The affiliate offering the lifesaving society program is responsible for submitting the.
Our test sheet resource guide can help you fill in test sheets so there are no delays in issuing candidate certifications. Performing cpr could double someones chance of survival, so the canadian red cross is encouraging you to get the training you need to save a life. These materials are updated regularly with the most uptodate information, including the latest resuscitation standards, and are required for most training courses. First aid quiz test your first aid knowledge take this short quiz to test your first aid knowledge what is the ratio of compressions to breaths when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The lifesaving society recognizes the following awards as prerequisites that. Complete our free online cpr or first aid course and instantly order your personalized cpr or first aid certificate. Candidates require the canadian lifesaving manual for the bronze medal awards, first aid training and the lifesaving instructor course. The toolkit includes lesson plans, handouts, and other resources to help you and your candidates find success. Quiz by alex chu, updated more than 1 year ago 789 3 0 description choose a single response for each question. Nlsfirst aid instructor nova scotia lifesaving society.
Swim instructor lifesaving instructorexaminer lifesaving first aid instructor aquatic emergency care instructor national lifeguard service instructor boat. As one of australias largest life saving organisations, we take first aid seriously. Bronze medallion learner guide royal life saving wa. The society s mission is to prevent drownings and aquatic accidents for canadians by providing public education and program education. Mock test for your standard and emergency first aid cprc. You need to answer 70% of the questions correctly to pass. All answers can be found in the life saving society first aid manual. The lifesaving standard first aid course provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and cpr. This learner guide has been produced by the royal life saving society western. Lifesaving society first aid test august 2001 2nd edition instructions 1. Cpra, b and c recertification is approximately 34 hr. Download test sheets from the lifesaving society ab and nwt here. Log in to track your results with your educators help.
The society is the canadian governing body for lifesaving sport. In new brunswick, the society s workplace standard first aid certification is recognized under the occupational health and safety act for workplace first aid training requirements. Canadas lifeguarding experts setting the standard for lifeguarding in canada for over 50 years. Use currently certified lifesaving society instructors, coaches, examiners and instructor trainers to teach and examine lifesaving society programs. Goals of first aid legal implications of first aid self protection management of bystanders anatomy and physiology of abc priorities respiratory emergencies. Light weight, portable and waterproof with non freezing and non expiring contents. Comprehensive manual with study guide questions, dvd001 the art. First aid multiple choice test adult leader answer key 1. Approximately 60% of injuries requiring first aid treatment occur in the home. First aid guidelines lifesaving society bc and yukon.
Lifesaving society alberta and northwest territories, edmonton, ab. Canadian lifesavers since the first lifesaving society bronze medallion award was earned in 1896. A completing a primary survey jthe first help given to the victim of an accident c assessing a victims vital. It offers succinct and practical advice to candidates on lifesaving society first aid courses. In the interests of reducing confusion among employers and harmonizing the society s currency period with new brunswick government regulations, csa recommendations and the general practice among other workplace first aid providers, the lifesaving society new brunswick has adopted a threeyear period for the validity of its workplace efa and sfa. To clear a blocked airway in an unconscious victim. Those who teach the society s lifesaving, first aid, and lifeguarding courses. Knowing whats what when it comes to first aid is crucial regardless of your occupation test yourself and stay informed with this infopacked first aid quiz. Note the royal life saving society australia national office is not a registered training organisation rto. You can use the lifesaving society s first aid awards to train nonaquatic staff camp, playground, maintenance, etc. Adequate practice and evaluation space is required for first aid awards and lifesaving society programs that have dry land components. Summary of changes in lifesaving society l iterature.
Return completed test sheet to the lifesaving society branch office promptly after the exam. Nov 18, 2015 here are some multiple choice first aid questions for you to test your first aid knowledge with. Standard first aid emergency first aid aquatic emergency. Lifesaving instructor, national lifeguard instructor and emergency first aidaed. Mar 17, 2017 basic first aid refers to the initial process of assessing and addressing the needs of someone who has been injured or is in. Page 405 when making a 911 call, what are the three ws. We train over 30,000 people a year using handson, practical training that is flexible, enjoyable and engaging. Answer 6 questions on lifesaving showing a clear understanding of the following areas. At a minimum, space should conform to the ontario building code.
With most heart attacks occurring at home, do you feel prepared to respond in a cardiac emergency. Appropriate first aid and communications equipment must be provided to facilitate the. Rescue breathing item to support breathing in an unconscious, nonbreathing victim. Multiple choice first aid questions first aid for free. Affiliates keep a copy of the original test sheets for their records. Please print each candidates name and contact information legibly. Instructions complete questions 1 through 50 for each of the following multiple choice questions 1 mark. Each swimmer should be able to swim in clothes and tread water before proceeding to the lifesaving classes. Everybody responds in different ways to the anxiety of performing first aid. Current emergency first aid instructors or first aid instructors teach and certify. Realistic lifesaving lessons free lifesaving society. Jwho, what, where b where, what and why c why, when and where d who, what and when 2. Online cpr certification and first aid certification quiz. After successfully passing this cpr and first aid test you will be prompted to make a purchase and you will receive your certification via onsite and email immediately and hard card in the mail within 25 business days.
Our first aid programs also satisfy the first aid requirements in the ontario public pools regulation. When caring for children consent must be gained from a parent or legal guardian. The societys first aid awards do not require water and may be run anywhere conducive to good learning. Life saving victorias mission is to prevent aquatic related death and injury in all victorian communities.