This course provides participants with the knowledge and

the techniques necessary to ensure permeability

of the respiratory tract, intervene to maintain

cleared tracks and use the available equipment

to perform these techniques. The participants

will also gain knowledge and

skills required to perform interventions

how to measure and insert

the respiratory device that is appropriate for the condition of the

patient. The course can also be combined with the

vital resuscitation (SVR) training,

which leads to an additional certificate.

Target audience

Healthcare and hospital workers

(nurses, nursing assistants, healthcare professionals

dental health, doctors, etc.), healthcare workers

prehospital (fire departments, rescue teams,

sports therapists, lifeguards, divers

autonomous, ski patrollers, etc.).

Duration

Independent course – 1 to 2 hours

Combined with SVR course – 1 hour

Prerequisites

No

Success criteria

Demonstrate the techniques covered during the course.
Achieve a pass mark of 75% on the exam
written in closed book.

Be present and participate in the entire course.
Certification

Valid digital airway management certificate

3 years, issued after successful completion of the course.

Renewal

There is no renewal for this course.

Course content

Mouth opening
Fingers crossed technique
Tongue-jaw lift
Respiratory devices – insertion and removal
Oropharyngeal cannulas
Naso-pharyngeal cannulas
Supraglottic cannulas (awareness only)
Suction
Participant material

Vital care in intensive care – Pocket guide
of the Canadian Red Cross

First Aid Cross