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. Courses meet legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards, and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Duration
CPR A: 4 hours in-class OR 2 hours in-class + 3 hours online learning*
CPR C: 5 hours in-class OR 3 hours in-class + 3 hours online learning*
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 CPR Level A or C
Recertification
Recertification of CPR A is not available. Recertification for CPR C is 3.5 hours teaching time in-class OR 2 hours online learning + 2.5 hours in-class for Blended CPR.
Course Content
Level A
The Red Cross
Responding to Emergencies
Check, Call, Care
Recovery position
Choking – adult
Assisting with medications
Angina and heart attack
Stroke
CPR and AED– adult
Deadly bleeding
Level C
Level A content
Choking – child and baby
CPR and AED – child and baby
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Participant Materials
CPR (print and/or eBook)
Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
CPR – Online (Blended only)
CPR certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
*Note: Online learning time may vary depending on learner.