A one-day core course that provides life-saving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques for the workplace or home. The course meets provincial and territorial legislative requirements for workplace safety and insurance and includes the latest guidelines for first aid and CPR.

Trainer

First Aid Instructor

Prerequisites

No

Success Criteria

Demonstrate mastery of critical techniques and steps.

Obtain a passing score of 75% on the written knowledge assessment.

Attend and participate in the entire course.

Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR Level A or C, valid for three years

Certificate Renewal*

CPR A: 4 hours in class OR 3 hours in class + 4 hours of online learning**

CPR C: 5 hours in class OR 4 hours in class + 4 hours of online learning**

*Certificate renewal is not available in all provinces and territories.

**The duration of the online component depends on each participant.

Course Content

• The Red Cross
• Preparing to act
• The Emergency Medical Services System
• Check, Call, Rescue
• Respiratory emergencies
• Respiratory and circulatory emergencies
• First aid in case of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Wound care
• Includes any other concept required by applicable laws.

Participant’s Material

Abstract of First Aid and CPR (in paper or electronic format)

Detailed Guide to First Aid and CPR (e-book)

Emergency First Aid Course – Online Access (Blended Format Only)

Emergency First Aid Certificate (electronic certificate issued upon successful completion of the course)

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