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First Aid Instructor

Recertification

2013

Overview

Welcome and Introduction 4 Ds

• Demonstrate

• Describe

• Do

• Debrief/Discuss

Closing and Wrap-up

Course Objectives

Provide an opportunity to demonstrate and refine skills using the 4Ds

Provide a forum to explore Red Cross program updates

Provide Instructor Trainers with an opportunity to network, share ideas, provide feedback, discuss concerns and resolve issues

Introductions

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Demonstrate

Objectives

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to

• Demonstrate the “Trickle-Down” teaching method

• Describe the fundamentals of volunteering

• Demonstrate Red Cross Code of Conduct

• Respond to questions and inquiries from your course participants

‘Trickle-Down’ Teaching Model

Methods and attitudes Seven Fundamental Principles Active learning

Fundamentals of Volunteering

Benefits of volunteering Canadian Red Cross Introduction to

Volunteerism

Motivation to Volunteer

Know more about what motivates volunteers to understand

• Obstacles in recruitment and retention

• Challenges in job design and scheduling

• Developing volunteer training programs

• Ways to recognize volunteers and their contributions

Words of the President

“There is no higher calling than when a person gives his or her own

knowledge, skills, time or resources to someone in need of help or

comfort. This is the fundamental principle of volunteerism. Volunteering

is at the heart of community-building. It promotes trust and reciprocity. It

encourages good citizenship and provides people with an environment

where they can learn the responsibilities of community and civic

involvement.”

-Tadateru Konoe

President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

What is volunteering?

Value of Volunteers

Volunteering trends from the Value of Volunteers Report

Important to recognize current volunteers and attract new ones

Truth About Volunteering

Unemployed versus employed

Truth About Volunteering

Barriers to contributing

Truth About Volunteering

Household income related to average hours contributed

TestimonialsI’ve always wanted to volunteer for an organization, especially the Red Cross. It’s a well-known organization all around the world for its implication in serving people. That’s my main motivation. I’ve always wanted to serve my community as well.

Mahimpundu Ange RaissaFirst Aid Services Team

The reason I like to volunteer is I like to help out other people and I also like to make a difference. The opportunity that I saw with the Red Cross was that it would allow me to help out people, give back and make a difference. And I find that I’ve done that with the Red Cross.

David BurnsideHealth Equipment Loan Program

I’m very proud of what it stands for. I believe in the Fundamental Principles that the Red Cross stands for and I just think it’s a fantastic organization to volunteer with.

Peter McGuinnessDisaster Management

New Generation

Six characteristics

• Educated professionals

• Goal-oriented

• Mobile and transient

• Technologically skilled

• Individualistic

• Interests linked to community and causes

Personal Experiences

Role Models

Fundamental Principles “One Red Cross”

Instructor Code of Conduct

Standards of Behaviour

Observe and promote Treat peers fairly Display professional standards

Legal Responsibilities

Responsibilities of a Canadian Red Cross Instructor

• Provide consistent training

• Be a First Aider/responder

• Ensure knowledge and skills are current

• Focus on first aid treatment and prevention, not on the cause of injury

Responding to Questions and Inquiries How to handle challenging questions from

participants

• What to do and what not to do

Ask the Expert

Draw on technical expertise

• First Aid Technical Advisory Group

• National Medical Advisory Committee

• Scientific Advisory Council

• European First Aid Reference Centre

• International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation

To obtain more information

• http://www.redcross.ca/myrc

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Demonstrate

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Describe

Objectives

Describe the importance of consistency as a Red Cross Instructor

Describe specific technical first aid skills

Consistency

One Red Cross

Keys to Consistency

Training outcome Instructor should posses the necessary

knowledge and information

Rapid Fire Skills

Click to animate skills one-by-one

Skill #1

Correctly identify the skill

• Ask the SAMPLE questions

• Check the quality of vital signs

• Level of consciousness, breathing, skin

• If person is conscious and able to answer questions, look at all exposed areas of the body for discoloration or deformities and ask the person to move each body part one at a time, beginning with the head, to see of anything hurts

Secondary Survey: Hands-Off Check

Skill #2

Correctly identify the skill

• Check the scene to ensure it is safe and, if so, check the person and the person’s ABCs

• Call EMS/9-1-1 and get an AED

• Ensure the person’s ABCs are present

• Perform a secondary survey and treat any non-life-threatening conditions

Check, Call, Care

Skill #3

Correctly identify the skill

• Wear gloves and have a barrier device available

• Check the scene to ensure it is safe and, if so, check the person and the person’s ABCs

• Treat the injury using the RICE method

• Check the skin temperature and colour below the injured area before and after splinting

• When possible, splint the injured leg in the position in which it was found

Splinting (anatomical splint for leg)

Skill #4

Correctly identify the skill

• Wear gloves and use a barrier device

• Check the scene to ensure that it is safe and, if so, check the person and the person’s ABCs

• Have someone call EMS/9-1-1 and get an AED—if alone, call EMS/9-1-1 yourself, get an AED, and then return to care for the person

• Expose the wound,, apply direct pressure to the bleeding, secure the dressing, ensure the person’s ABCs are present

External Deadly Bleeding

Skill #5

Correctly identify the skill

• Wear gloves and use a barrier device

• Check the scene to ensure it is safe and, if so, check the person and the person’s ABCs

• Shout for help

• Care: Positioning, back blows, abdominal thrusts, continual care

Conscious Choking

Activity Buffet

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Describe

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Do

Objectives

Demonstrate specific first aid skills Differentiate between adapting and

modifying a course

Adapting a Course

Importance of adapting a course, while making sure not to modify

Consider

• Environment

• Participants

• Formation

• Special considerations

Misunderstanding

Stations Activity

H.A.IN.E.S. recovery position—Adult, Child, Baby

CPR using pocket mask —Adult, Child, and Baby

Rolling from a face-down position to a face-up position Using a bag-valve-mask

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Do

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Debrief/Discuss

Objectives

Describe information about the Canadian Red Cross and courses

Describe the importance and examine the implications of disregarding program standards

Provide information on taking the Red Cross further in day-to-day practice

First Aid Programs

CPR/AED Program

First Aid Program

Vision

• Candidates impact on vision

Plan

• Marketing and business development

• Program and leadership development

• Research

• Public education

SAC and FATAG

Develop customer service culture Implement core goals and objectives Implement and invest in senior technical

advisory groups

Leadership

Nationally consistent Instructor Trainers are masters of

instructor development MITs conduct IT training across country

Technology

My Red Cross Shop Red Cross Online registration Participant tools

Consistency Revisited

Consistency relates to program standards Implications of disregarding program

standards

• Liability

• Integrity

• Disciplined action

• Failure to support “one Red Cross”

• Legislator approval

Taking it Further

Get involved

• Disaster management

• RespectED

• Water Safety

• National Contact Centre

Website

Learn of more ways to get involved

• www.redcross.ca/volunteer

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Debrief/Discuss

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Closing and Wrap-up