Basic one-day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
DURATION
CPR A: 6.5 hours in-class
CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class
INSTRUCTOR
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 Emergency First Aid and CPR
Level A or C
Recertification
CPR A: 4 hours in-class
CPR C: 5 hours in-class
COURSE CONTENT
- The Red Cross
- Preparing to respond
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and Circulation emergencies
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
- Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Participant Materials
First Aid & CPR (print and/or eBook)
Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
Emergency First Aid certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)