Full two-day course to learn vital techniques in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This course is for people who need first aid training to meet job requirements or those who want to learn to be able to respond to emergencies at home. The courses meet provincial and territorial legislative requirements for occupational safety and insurance. They present the latest guidelines and techniques in first aid and CPR.

DURATION

CPR A: 13 hours in class OR 5.5 hours in class + 8 hours of online learning *

CPR C: 14 hours in class OR 7.5 hours in class + 8 hours of online learning *

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Demonstrate mastery of critical techniques and steps.
• Obtain a pass mark of 75% on the written knowledge assessment.
• Attend and participate in the entire course.

CERTIFICATION

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

RENEWAL OF THE CERTIFICATE

CPR A: 6.5 hours in class OR 3 hours in class + 4 hours of online learning *

CPR C: 7.5 hours in class OR 4 hours in class + 4 hours of online learning *

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

COURSE CONTENT

• The Red Cross
• Prepare to act
• The emergency medical services system
• Check, Call, Rescue
• Respiratory tract emergencies
• Respiratory and circulatory emergencies
• First aid in case of respiratory and cardiac arrest Wound care
• Head, neck and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environment-related diseases
• Poisonings

Includes any other notion required by the laws in force.

PARTICIPANT MATERIAL

First Aid and CPR Compendium (paper or electronic) Detailed guide to first aid and CPR (electronic book) General First Aid Course – Online Access

General first aid certificate (electronic certificate issued at the end of the cours

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