Covers airway, breathing and cardiovascular emergencies: bleeding; burns; soft tissue, musculoskeletal, head and spine injuries; heat and cold emergencies; poisoning; bandaing and splinting; medical conditions, e.g. diabetes, epileptic seizures; moving and transportation; and secondary survey.
ALL levels of CPR included.
AEC builds on skills learned in SFA and applies them to aquatic environments with focus on team oriented water rescues, first aid management and lifesaving principles. Strongly recommended as first aid prerequisite for NLS.
Required text: CL Manual Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion
There are no upcoming Lifesaving Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC) classes at this time.
UBC AQUATICS
UBC Aquatics Centre
University of British Columbia
6121 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Tel: [604-822-4501]
Fax: [604-822-8743]
E-mail: aquatic.centre@ubc.ca