Our Airway Management course is offered through the Lifesaving Society Canada and will advance a first aider's scope of practice. Candidates will learn anatomy, physiology, use of oral airways and oxygen delivery systems. Candidates will gain hands-on experience using oxygen delivery systems as well as manual suction. Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a 3-year renewal certification that is valid throughout the country.

Description:

Our 6-hour Airway Management course is offered through Lifesaving Society Canada and broadens a first aider's scope of practice. Candidates further their training by learning to provide supplemental oxygen, use of bag valve masks, pulse oximetry, oral airways, and further their skills in maintaining a patent airway

Pre-requisites

• Standard First Aid (need not be current)

Content Summary:

• Anatomy & Physiology Theory

• Barrier Devices

• Oxygen Delivery Systems

• Bag Valve Mask Use

• Oxygen Supplementation

• Manual Suction

• Practice Scenarios 

In PEI recertification courses are not recognized by WCB PEI for any First Aid course, therefore all candidates looking to recertify their Airway Management course must complete a full original course.