Emergency First Aid & CPR

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 requirements for the Federal or Provincial Authority Having Jurisdiction over first aid training for the workplace. Additionally, the course content meets the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard Z1210 for Basic first aid training. Includes the latest 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 4 hours in-class* + 4 hours online learning**
• Emergency First Aid & CPR C: 7 hours in-class* OR 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 the Provincial or Federal Authority Having Jurisdiction over workplace first aid training.
 

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.