Equivalency
Here you will find information related to the equivalency of the HSFRT training program compared to other first aid programs that are available to the public.
The High School First Responder training is conducted by industry professionals working in the Emergency Medical Services. Program content has been reviewed and approved by Dr. C. Lewis, Medical Director, Alberta Health Services EMS North Zone. (See Dr. Lewis’s Confirmation Letter) Our responders follow the treatment Medical Control Protocols (MCP’s) established for our provincial Medical First Responder’s (MFR’s).
| Topic | Emergency First Aid | Standard First Aid | HSFRT Training | Advanced First Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Hours | 6.5 Hours | 13 Hours | 32 Hours | 75 Hours |
| Emergency Scene Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shock, Unconsciousness, Fainting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breathing Emergencies – Adult Casualty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wound Care | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cardiovascular Emergencies and One-Rescuer, Adult CPR (Heart & Stroke Heartsaver Course) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Cardiovascular Emergencies with One-and-Two-Rescuer, Adult CPR (Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Secondary Survey | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Bone and Joint Injuries of Upper and Lower Limbs, Muscle Strains | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Head, Spinal and Pelvic Injuries | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Medical Conditions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Heat and Cold Emergencies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Triage – Multiple Casualty Management | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Rescue and Transportation | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Oxygen Administration | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Emergency Childbirth and Miscarriage | ✓ | |||
| Advanced Splinting and Multiple Common Splints | ✓ | |||
| Advanced Head and Spinal Injury Care | ✓ |
