Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Meets federal and a variety of provincial/territorial regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED.

Certification

3-year certification in Standard First Aid, CPR Level A, C, or HCP, and AED

Course Content

• Preparing to respond
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Wound care
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Poisons

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Take-Home Materials

Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual
Certification card and optional wall certificate (or as required by legislation)

Source : Canadian Red Cross