This comprehensive two-day course introduces first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques to people who need training for professional reasons or who want to deepen their knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Includes the latest First Aid and CPR guidelines. Meets federal regulations and a variety of provincial and territorial general first aid and CPR regulations. Exceeds competition standards by including content on injury prevention, CPR and AED.

Certificate

General first aid, CPR level A, C and DEA valid for three years

Course content

• How to respond to an emergency
• The emergency medical services system
• Check, Call, Rescue
• Respiratory tract emergencies
• Respiratory and circulatory emergencies
• First aid in case of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Severe allergic reactions
• Wound care
• Sudden medical emergencies>
• Environmental emergencies
• Poisoning

Includes any other content required by specific laws.

Material given to the participant

Red Cross First Aid and CPR Guide
Certification card (optional wall certificate)
(or as required by provincial laws)

Source: Canadian Red Cross