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 OR 3.5 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning**
CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class OR 4.5 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning**
Instructor
First Aid Instructor
Prerequisite
None
Completion
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 OR 3 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning**
CPR C: 5 hours in-class OR 4 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning**
*Recertification not available in all jurisdictions.
**Online learning time will vary depending on the learner.
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 careIncludes 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 – Online (Blended only)
Emergency First Aid certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
