Basic First Aid & CPR Level C

Previously known as Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C

Course Overview

This one-day course provides essential first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for individuals who need certification for workplace requirements or want the knowledge and confidence to respond to emergencies at home or in the community.

Participants will develop practical skills in CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, choking response, breathing and circulation emergencies, wound care, and other common first aid situations. Through hands-on practice and realistic scenarios, participants will learn to recognize emergencies, respond effectively, and provide care until professional help arrives.

The course curriculum aligns with the CSA Z1210 Basic First Aid standard and is designed to meet applicable federal and provincial workplace first aid training requirements.

Ideal for employees, employers, community members, and anyone seeking essential first aid and CPR certification.

Duration

Participants can complete the course through one of two delivery formats:

• Traditional In-Class: 7 hours of instructor-led training.
• Blended Learning: 4 hours of online learning followed by 5 hours of instructor-led, in-class training.

Online learning times may vary depending on the participant. The online component must be completed before attending the in-class session.

Prerequisites

None. No previous first aid or CPR training is required.

Course Content

Participants will learn essential first aid knowledge and practical skills, including:

• The Red Cross and its Fundamental Principles
• Preparing to respond to emergencies
• The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system
• Check, Call, Care approach
• Recognizing and responding to airway emergencies
• Choking emergencies involving adults, children, and infants
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants
• Automated external defibrillator (AED) use
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Wound care and bleeding control
• Recognizing and responding to common medical emergencies

Additional topics may be included to meet applicable workplace legislation and training requirements.

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the course, participants must:

• Demonstrate competency in all required practical skills.
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on an independently completed, closed-book written knowledge evaluation.
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course.
• Adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive a 3-year Canadian Red Cross Basic First Aid & CPR Level C certification.

A digital certificate is issued following successful completion of all course requirements.

This certification includes CPR and AED training for adults, children, and infants.

Recertification

Duration: 5 hours in-class.

Participants with an eligible, current certification may complete a recertification course to renew their Basic First Aid & CPR Level C certification.

The recertification course reviews essential first aid knowledge, reinforces practical skills, and ensures participants remain confident in responding to emergencies.

Recertification eligibility is subject to Canadian Red Cross requirements and applicable workplace legislation.

Maintaining Your Certification

Canadian Red Cross Basic First Aid & CPR Level C certification is valid for three years.

Although certification remains valid for this period, participants are encouraged to refresh their knowledge and practical skills regularly to maintain confidence and readiness.

Some employers, workplaces, and organizations may require first aid and CPR training more frequently than the standard three-year certification period.