Training plan

Training plan

First Aider – School environment (8h)

🏛️ Compliant with Ministry of Education standards

11 — Course description

1.1 Introduction

The « First Aider – School environment (8h) » training is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the ministère de la Famille, providing targeted preparation for emergency situations involving young children. Eight hours in length, this training is essential for anyone who works closely with early childhood, providing them with the skills needed to effectively manage emergencies, including severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis.

It is particularly relevant for educators, parents, and all early childhood professionals, allowing them to acquire precise techniques for managing child-specific emergencies.

Certification upon completion
Participants will receive the « First Aider – School environment (8h) » certification, attesting to their mastery of first aid techniques adapted to youth environments, valid for 3 years. This certification confirms their ability to ensure the safety of children in their care, in compliance with the standards of the ministère de l'Éducation du Québec.

1.2 Course objective

The course is rigorously designed to meet the standards of the ministère de l'Éducation and aims to equip each participant with essential first aid skills adapted to emergency situations involving children in a school setting. The objectives:

1.3 Pedagogical approach

1.4 Learning activities & 1.5 Supervision

Supplementary readings, interactive presentations and practical exercises (with a free mobile application) are made available. For any questions, our team responds by email at [email protected] and via integrated chat (24/7 virtual assistant), within 48 business hours.

22 — Contents, objectives and detailed explanations

CPR/AED – General public

  • Introduction to CPR
  • The approach and primary assessment
  • Chest compressions
  • Ventilations
  • Defibrillation
  • Download of a mobile application
  • Demonstrations and practices — adult, child, infant (single rescuer)

Airway clearance

  • Airway clearance in Adults, Children and Others
  • Airway clearance in Infants

First aid – Anaphylaxis

  • Anaphylactic-type allergic reactions
  • Demonstration – Intervention sequence in a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction

Medical first aid

  • The approach and primary assessment – MEDICAL
  • Epilepsy and convulsions
  • Febrile convulsions
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Nosebleed
  • Heat stroke
  • Household product poisoning
  • Food poisoning

Trauma first aid

  • Foreword — Approach and primary assessment – TRAUMA
  • Eye injuries — Burns — Frostbite — Bleeding
  • Practice part 1 — Extremity trauma
  • Head and spinal trauma — Practice part 2
  • Ear injuries — Stings — Splinters — Bites — Strangulation — Drowning
  • Practice part 3

Conclusion

    32.2 Training objectives

    CPR/AED — Introduction to CPR and primary assessment

    • Know the content and objectives of the training, the challenges of CPR and airway clearance
    • Awareness of the importance of CPR maneuvers, national guidelines, causes of cardiac arrest, angina and stroke
    • Quickly recognize the type of victim, validate breathing and pulse, recognize cardiac arrest
    • Apply the correct intervention techniques according to the rescuer's primary assessment

    Chest compressions — Ventilations — Defibrillation

    • Proper chest compression techniques for adults, children and infants according to the latest national standards
    • Proper ventilation techniques — mouth-to-mouth, pocket mask, face shield — for all victims
    • Safe use of the AED, its risks and specific considerations for infants
    • Mobile application: assistance during real emergencies and practice sessions

    Demonstrations and practices — CPR adult, child, infant / Airway clearance

    • Master the complete CPR with AED sequence for adult, child and infant as a single rescuer
    • Airway clearance in adults, children, victims of different body types and infants — conscious or unconscious

    First aid – Anaphylaxis

    • Definition of anaphylaxis, responder roles, allergens, signs and symptoms, physiological reactions
    • Effects of epinephrine, injection techniques, clinical protocol, operation of auto-injectors and associated risks
    • Interpret a clinical situation and master a complete intervention for an anaphylactic victim

    Medical first aid

      Trauma first aid

      • Foreword: principles of trauma intervention, do not move a victim except in specific uncontrolled-risk situations
      • Approach and primary assessment – TRAUMA: hazards, cervical/spinal immobilization, primary assessment, management of vital functions (A, B, C)

      Conclusion

      • Awareness of continuing education and the importance of keeping skills up to date

      44 — Theoretical teaching, evaluations and practices

      4.1 Theoretical teaching

      It is crucial to complete all the readings provided before progressing. After each section, you must click the « DONE » button. An interactive medical glossary is available: highlighted terms offer a tooltip and a link to a full definition.

      « Explanations » sections — Optional but recommended
      These sections offer additional details not evaluated in the tests, but can significantly improve your ability to apply skills in real situations.

      4.2 Theoretical evaluations

      At the end of each module, a multiple-choice quiz must be completed within 60 minutes. Minimum score required: 80%. Up to 10 retakes allowed. A « Need a hint? » button is available during the evaluations.

      Intervention in case of repeated failures
      If you fail to pass the test after 10 attempts, a direct intervention with an FRSQC instructor will be required to identify and address the difficulties encountered.

      4.3 Practical sessions

      Before each practical session, you will be guided in building a CPR manikin using everyday objects. An animated video guides participants through each step of the maneuvers. Our automated system monitors the time spent on each session — progress is blocked until the session is fully completed. The FRSQC mobile application is available as a complementary support at all times.

      55 — Deadline management

      From the date of purchase, you have 10 weeks to complete the entire program. Inactivity of more than 10 weeks results in a temporary suspension of the file. To reactivate your access, contact FRSQC at [email protected].

      Tip
      Schedule regular study sessions. This makes it easier to complete on time and helps you more effectively integrate the knowledge and skills taught.

      66 — Students with disabilities, learning disorders or mental health conditions

      FRSQC is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment. We encourage students with disabilities to inform us at the start of training. Personalized accommodation measures can be put in place: extended deadlines, adapted materials (large print, audio media) and assistance during practical sessions.

      77 — FRSQC evaluation

      Confidential summative assessments are carried out during training to measure pedagogical effectiveness. A confidential overall evaluation is also carried out at the conclusion. Your comments may be sent to: [email protected]

      88 — Certification

      Upon completion of the training, once all evaluations are passed, an official « First Aider – School environment (8h) » certificate will be issued to you in electronic format, immediately available for download, email delivery or printing.

      Available formats:

      • Standard format: 8.5 × 11 inches (letter format)
      • Wallet-card format: folded double-sided, handy for daily use

      A physical laminated version is available on request. Please contact our administration.

      Security and ministerial compliance
      Each certificate is unique and secured with a QR code and a unique URL link allowing its authenticity to be verified. This certification is valid for 3 years and is designed for school and extracurricular settings, in compliance with the standards of the ministère de l'Éducation.

      99 — Pedagogical support

      Direct support: email at [email protected] and interactive chat on our website. Service hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

      Additional resources: complete medical glossary, intervention protocols, unlimited access to pedagogical content as long as your certification remains valid (excluding quizzes), weekly social media tips.

      1010 — Teaching materials

      • FRSQC Mobile Application: interactive guides, demonstration videos, simulations and quizzes — accessible at any time.
      • Stable internet connection: essential to access the entire content.
      • Online training platform: explanatory texts, graphics, interactive presentations, case studies and recent research.

      1111 — Bibliography and appendices

      1. Our online library offers a comprehensive selection of references and specialized publications, as well as documents and case studies illustrating the practical applications of first aid techniques. Accessible via: frsqc.com/bibliographie/
      2. Our programs are built in compliance with national first aid and CPR guidelines, regularly revised to adapt to advances in the field.

      Time breakdown

      • Theory: 5.2h
      • Assessment: 1.46h
      • Practice: 1.33h
      Last updated: V.2024.04.15 (Milieu scolaire) — FRSQC