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Standard First Aid & CPR

canadian red cross first aid training partnerThis 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 and AED guidelines. Meets federal and provincial regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR. Includes injury prevention content, CPR and AED.

Duration: 14–16 hours. Flexible scheduling options available to meet your requirements.

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

Re-certification:  6–8 hours; includes CPR Level C, adheres to local legislation

Course Curriculum:

  • 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
  • Environmental emergencies
  • Poisons

Take-Home Materials:

Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Manual
Canadian Red Cross Certification wallet sized card and wall certificate.


Emergency First Aid & CPR

This Basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED skills for the workplace or home.

pncludes the latest first aid and CPR and AED guidelines. Meets OHS regulations for Basic First Aid. Includes injury preven­tion content, CPR and AED.

Duration:  6.5–8 hours. Flexible scheduling options.

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

Re-certification:  Where provincial/territorial legislation allows; 4–6 hours; includes CPR C

Course Curriculum:

  • Preparing to respond
  • The EMS system
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway emergencies
  • Breathing and circulation emergencies
  • First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Wound care

Includes any other content required by specific legislation.

Take-Home Materials:

Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Manual
Canadian Red Cross Certification wallet sized card and wall certificate.


CPR/AED

The courses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children, and babies depending on the level of CPR chosen. All include training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Courses offer training suitable for workplace or general interest. Includes the latest CPR guidelines.

Duration:  Level A: 4 hours, Level C: 5 hours, Level HCP: 6 hours

Certification:  3-year certification in CPR Level A, C, or HCP and AED

Re-certification:  All Levels:  4 hours

Course Curriculum:

Level A CPR & AED

  • Adult CPR  – one rescuer<
  • Adult Choking
  • Barrier devices & pocket masks
  • AED
  • Two-rescuer CPR

Level C CPR & AED

  • Adult, child, infant CPR – one rescuer
  • Adult, child, infant choking
  • Barrier devices & pocket masks
  • AED
  • Two-rescuer CPR

Level HCP & AED

  • Adult CPR – one rescuer
  • Adult choking
  • Barrier devices & pocket masks
  • AED
  • Rescue breathing
  • Two-rescuer CPR
  • Bag-valve mask

Take-Home Materials:

Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Manual
Canadian Red Cross Certification wallet sized card and wall certificate.


Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR

This Basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. Course is designed for those in the early childhood education industry as well as for parents/caregivers. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED.

Duration:  8 hours with  Flexible scheduling options.

Completion Requirements : 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam

Certification:  3-year certification in Emergency Child Care First Aid, CPR Level B, and AED

Re-certification: 6 hours

Course Curriculum:

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

Take-Home Material:

Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Manual
Canadian Red Cross Certification wallet sized card and wall certificate
Epi-pen training completion letter and wall certificate.


Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR

Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. Designed for those in the early childhood education industry or those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies involving children and ba­bies. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED.

Duration:   16–20 hours. Flexible scheduling options.

Completion Requirements:   100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam

Certification:   3-year certification in Standard Child Care First Aid, CPR Level B, and AED

Recertification:   8–9 hours

Course Curriculum:

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

Take-Home Material:

Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Manual
Canadian Red Cross Certification wallet sized card and wall certificate
Epi-pen Training completion letter and wall certificate