Course Description
Basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home.
Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Meets OHS regulations for Basic First Aid. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED.
Duration
6.5–8 hours (7-8 hours in Ontario). Flexible scheduling options.
Instructor
Red Cross First Aid Instructor or Instructor Trainer.
COURSE DATES, TIMES, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
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Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C & AED (FA1)
Full Course or Renewal Course
Emergency First Aid & BLS Provider
Full Course or Renewal Course
Completion Requirements:
100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam.
Certification
Canadian Red Cross 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid, CPR Level A, C, or BLS/HCP and AED.
Recertification
Where provincial/territorial legislation allows; 4–6 hours; includes CPR Level C.
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
*Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Take-Home Material
Electronic Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual. Printed manual available for additional $10.
Electronic Wall and Wallet Certification through the Canadian Red Cross.