Basic one-day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course curriculum meets the requirements for the Federal or Provincial Authority Having Jurisdiction over first aid training for the workplace. Content includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
Duration
CPR A: 6.5 hours in-class OR 4 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning**
CPR C: 7 hours in-class OR 5 hours in-class + 4 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 Basic First Aid and CPR A/AED or CPR C/AED
Recertification*
CPR A: 4 hours in-class
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
Includes any other content required by the Provincial or Federal Authority Having Jurisdiction
Participant Materials
First Aid & CPR (print and/or eBook)
Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
Basic First Aid – Online (Blended only)
Basic First Aid certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
*Recertification not available in all jurisdictions.
**Online learning time will vary depending on the learner.