Airway Management

Designed to provide participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide the appropriate interventions in airway management, such as measuring and inserting the applicable airway adjunct based on the patient and their condition. Interventions on how to maintain an airway are covered as well as introduction a range of equipment. Airway Management is often taken by those needing Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Oxygen Therapy can also be added as additional certification to this course.

AUDIENCE: In-facility and health care providers (nursing, care aides, dental industry, medical offices, etc.), pre-hospital care groups (fire department, rescue teams, sports therapists, lifeguards, SCUBA divers, ski patrol, first responders, search and rescue, etc.).

COURSE CONTENT: Content includes techniques for opening the mouth; the various airway adjuncts including OPA's (oropharyngeal airways) and NPA's (Nasopharyngeal airways) as well as SPA's (Suppraglottic airways) for both adults and children of all sizes. This includes practical skills training on measuring and inserting airway adjuncts into the most current, realistic airway training manikins. The use of manual and automatic suctioning devices is also covered.

CERTIFICATION: Certification is valid for 3 years at which time the course can be repeated.

COMPLETION:

• Successfully demonstrate all skill competencies
• Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

PARTICIPANT MATERIALS:
Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook), BLS Certificates (wall, wallet with free option to laminated copy), Classroom copy of the Basic Life Support Field Manual to borrow during course, Record of Training for Employers (available upon request).

PRICING:

• $60 + HST stand-alone
• $40 + HST per Participant add-on to BLS
• $190 +HST per Participant for 3 certification bundle: BLS, Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management (BLS +OT +AM)
• $170 +HST Student Pricing per Participant for 3 certification bundle: BLS, Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management (BLS +OT +AM)

*Group rates available for minimum of 6 participants; Student discounts offered during promotional periods (reading weeks, etc).

SCHEDULE(S): 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm

BUNDLE of 3 Health Care Provider Certifications: Combine three separate certifications into one day of training for a more cost effective option for health care providers: Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR/AED Certification + Airway Management Certification + Oxygen Therapy Certification. Ideal for nursing students, professional responders, PSW's and more! Find out more information here.

TO REGISTER: Registrations can be made online by choosing one of the following course dates below and reserving a spot. You'll be required to pay to confirm your registration, or have an invoice prepared if you are attending on behalf of a company.

Our office can also be reached during business hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, by calling 705-526-3853, emailing info@firstforsafety.ca, or visiting us in-person at 105 Fourth Street, Midland.