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Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED)

Canadian Red Cross CPR/AED

Courses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children, and babies depending on the level of CPR chosen.

Courses meet legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).


DURATION

CPR A: 4 hours in-class
CPR C: 5 hours in-class

INSTRUCTOR

CPR Instructor or First Aid Instructor

PREREQUISITE

None

Completion Criteria

Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification

3-year certification in CPR Level A or C

Recertification

CPR A: Not Available
CPR C: 3.5 hours in-class

COURSE CONTENT

Level A

  • The Red Cross
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Recovery position
  • Choking – adult
  • Assisting with medications
  • Angina and heart attack
  • Stroke
  • CPR and AED– adult
  • Deadly bleeding

Level C

  • Level A content
  • Choking – child and baby
  • CPR and AED – child and baby

Includes any other content required by specific legislation


Participant Materials

Canadian Red Cross Training Partner
  • CPR (print and/or eBook)
  • Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
  • CPR certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)