Designed to meet industry, business and government requirements, Standard level first aid is a modular course for those who want to learn more first aid skills.
The Standard level first aid course is built on the same core and elective lessons as the Emergency level course. The course includes core and elective lessons as well as a written exam.
Lessons that make up the Standard and Emergency level courses are outlined below.
The elective lessons are chosen by instructors based on your needs. For example, companies may ask for specific lessons in accordance with local or provincial safety regulations. Electives in a course intended for the general public are based on regional or community needs and interests.
Lesson Menu
Both the Standard First Aid and Emergency First Aid courses include five core lessons ( four hours).
- Emergency Scene Management
- Shock, Unconsciousness and Fainting
- Choking (Adult)
- Cardiovascular Emergencies and One-Rescuer CPR (Adult casualty)
- Severe Bleeding
There are 18 elective lessons. The Emergency course includes approximately 1.5 hours* of electives, while the Standard course includes about 7.5 hours.*
- Medical Conditions (Diabetes, Convulsions, Asthma, Allergies)
- Child Resuscitation
- Infant Resuscitation
- Two-Rescuer CPR
- Automated External Defibrillation
- Secondary Survey
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- Head/Spinal and Pelvic Injuries
- Chest Injuries
- Wound Care
- Multiple Casualty Management
- Rescue Carries
- Eye Injuries
- Burns
- Poisons, Bite and Stings
- Heat and Cold Illness and Injuries
- Emergency Childbirth and Miscarriage
- Artificial Respiration
* The length of St. John Ambulance courses may vary depending on modules selected and provincial or territorial regulations.