13–14 hours teaching time

8 hours online learning, 5.5-7.5 hours teaching time

Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

Completion

Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate all required skills, including critical steps;

100% attendance and participation; 75% min. passing grade on a written, closed book knowledge evaluation; and adherence to the Fundamental Principles.

Certification

3-year certification in Standard First Aid, CPR Level A or C, and AED

Recertification

Standard First Aid: 6.5–7.5 hours; includes CPR Level A or C and AED; adheres to local legislation

Blended Standard First Aid: 4 hours online learning, 3-4 hours teaching time

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

Head and spine injuries

Bone, muscle and joint injuries

Sudden Medical Emergencies

Environmental Emergencies

Poisons (includes opioid poisoning)

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

A 60-minute Opioid Poisoning Awareness Workshop can be added to this course. In this workshop, participants will learn how they can help prevent death and disability by recognizing, accessing help, and providing care for a suspected opioid poisoning.

Participant Materials

First Aid & CPR (print and/or eBook)

Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)

Standard First Aid CPR A/C – Online (Blended only)

Standard First Aid certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)