Emergency First Aid and CPR training is an indispensable one-day course that equips you with the essential skills to save lives in an emergency, whether at home or work.

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This course is a must-have, as it meets the legal requirements of provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and meets Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines for Basic first Aid. Includes the most up-to-date first aid and CPR guidelines. Enroll today to gain the knowledge and confidence to handle any emergency situation efficiently.

Duration

• Emergency First Aid & CPR A: 6.5 hours in-class* OR 3.5 hours in-class* + 4 hours online learning**
• Emergency First Aid & CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class* OR 4.5 hours in-class* + 4 hours online learning**

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites.

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*** 

• Emergency First Aid & CPR A: 4 hours in-class*
• Emergency First Aid & CPR C: 5 hours in-class*

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 care
• Opioid poisoning awareness information  

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Participant Materials            

• First Aid & CPR (print and/or eBook)
• Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR (eBook)
• Emergency First Aid CPR – Online (Blended only)
• Emergency First Aid / CSA Basic certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

Additional Resources for Emergency First Aid & CPR

• Start Here: Download Your Emergency First Aid & CPR Course Overview
• What to do if an adult is choking?
• What to do if a baby is choking?
• What to do when a child is choking?
• Dispelling myths: Should you ice or heat an injury?
• What to do if someone is having a heart attack?

* The teaching time does not include breaks.
**Online learning time will vary depending on the learner. 
***Recertification not available in all jurisdictions.