Emergency First Aid
Basic one-day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
DURATION
CPR A: 6.5 hours in-class OR 3.5 hours in-class + 4 hours
online learning*
CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class OR 4.5 hours in-class + 4 hours
online learning*
INSTRUCTOR
First Aid Instructor
PREREQUISITE
None
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
CPR A: 4 hours in-class OR 3 hours in-class + 4 hours
online learning*
CPR C: 5 hours in-class OR 4 hours in-class + 4 hours
online learning*
*Online learning time will vary depending on the learner.
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 specific legislation
PARTICIPANT MATERIALS
• First Aid & CPR (print and/or eBook)
• Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
• Emergency First Aid – Online (Blended only)
• Emergency First Aid certificate (digital certificate
issued upon successful completion)
