Revised: 1 December 1997
Brigade Training System - Level 1

"... I want to draw your attention to the addition of two reference texts for health care portions of the BTS: Caring for the Sick (available through St. John Stores in the UK at a cost of approximately $15 Cdn), and Being a Homemaker/Home Health Aide (available at bookstores at a cost of $40-$50). Note that The Complete Handbook of Family Health Care remains on the list even though it is no longer available, because many copies are currently in existence and being used throughout the Brigade...."

10 1.0 Knowledge Of The Organization

• Early History
• The Order In Canada
• Mottoes and Foundations
• Cadets and Crusaders
• Brigade Organization
• Objects, Duties, Obligations

10 2.0 Brigade Public Service

• Regulations Pertaining
• Responsibilities of Member
• Casualty Care Station Set Up
• Communications
• Patient Care Procedures
• Record Keeping

10 3.0 Public Relations

• Image
• Public Relations Definition
• Meeting The Public
• Getting Along With Co-workers
• P.R. On Public Service Assignments
• Scenario

10 4.0 Elementary Drill

• Aim, Terms, Regulations
• Movements & Stances At Halt
• Basic Movements

1T 1.0 Emergency Scene Management

• scene survey (PC)
• primary survey (PC)
• secondary survey (PC)
• ongoing patient care (PC)

1T 2.0 Respiratory Conditions

• Respiratory System (A&P)
• Asphxia (C,S & S)
• Mouth-to-mouth, Recovery Position
• Modifications (Stoma, Nose)
• Radial & Carotid Pulse
• Mouth -to-mouth With Cervical Injury
• Choking (C,S & S)
• Choking (Infant, Child, Adult)
• Choking (Unconscious)
• Flail Chest (C, S & S, PC)

1T 3.0 Cardiovascular Conditions

• definitions
• Circulatory Systems (A&P)
• heart attach & stroke (C, S & S, PC)
• One-rescuer CPR - Adult
• Two-rescuer CPR - Adult
• Infant / Child CPR
• Medical / Legal Considerations
• Support Roles
• Brigade Policy CPR Training

1T 4.0 Circulatory Conditions / Wounds & Bleeding

• Circulatory System (A & P)
• Temperature - 3 Methods
• Triangular Bandage - 9 uses
• Wound Contamination; Tetanus
• Wound & Bleeding Defined
• Bleeding (S & S, Principles)
• Control of Bleeding
• Bleeding - Embedded Object
• Nose, Ear, Scalp, Gums, Tongue, Cheek
• Bleeding From The Palm
• Abdomen, With Protrusion
• Penetrating Wound of Chest
• Amputations, Tourniquet
• Shock, Unconsciousness
• Dressing Change & Wound Care

1T 5.0 Musculoskeletal Injuries

• Musculoskeletal System (A & P)
• Reducing Muscle Strain
• Assisting Fallen Patient
• Fractures (S&S)
• Traction (PC)
• support and immobilze Upper Arm (PC)
• support and immobilze Lower Arm (PC)
• Care Of Casts
• Spinal Injuries (C, S & S)
• Spinal Injury - Transport
• Strains & Sprians (C,S & S)
• Dislocation of Shoulder
• Compresses

1T 6.0 Neurological Conditions

• Nervous System (A&P)
• Fainting (C, S&S, PC)
• Fracture Skull Dressing
• Head Injuries (C, S&S, PC)
• Epilepsy (C,S & S, ET)
• Convulsions In Children (C, S&S, PC)
• Stroke (C, S&S, PC)
• Transient Ischemic Attach (C, S&S, PC)

1T 7.0 Medical Conditions

• Diabetes
• Diabetic Coma, Insulin Shock
• Heat Illness (C, S& S, ET)
• Emergency childbirth (A&P, PC)

1T 8.0 Environmental Conditions

• Burns (C, S&S, PC)
• cold injuries (C, S&S, PC)
• poisoning (C, S&S, PC)
• bites and stings (C, S&S, PC)
• insects and allergic reactions (C, S&S, PC)

1T 9.0 Recording And Reporting

• Importance Of Records
• Initial Assessment Info.
• Planning, Care, Reporting
• Storage Methods
• Consent For Treatment
• St. John Patient Care Record
• Recording Vital Signs

1T 10.0 Health And Lifestyle

• Explain & Define Health
• Mental And Physical Health
• Community Resources
• Immunization
• 12 Ways To Make Home Safe
• International Safety Symbols
• Diet & Good Health
• Food Groups &Daily Intake
• Stages of Growth

1T11.0 Extended Care Giving

• Preventing Infection (PC)
• Handwashing (PC)
• Giving Bedpan And Urinal (PC)
• Oral Medication (PC)
• eye (A&P)
• eye (PC)
• admin. eye medication (PC)
• admin. ear drops - adult (PC)
• admin. ear drops - child (PC)
• admin. nose drops (PC)

Abbreviations

• A&P - Anatomy & Physiology C - Causes
• S&S Signs & Symtoms ET - Emergency Treatment
• C Causes
• PC Patient Case