Comprehensive 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.

Duration

8 hours in-class + 8 hours online learning*

*On-line learning time will vary depending on the learner.

Prerequisites

None

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, neck and spinal injuries
Bone, muscle and joint injuries
Sudden Medical Emergencies
Environmental Illnesses
Poisons

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Completion Requirements

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 Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

The certification period for most Canadian Red Cross courses is three years. Participants are encouraged to attend courses more frequently to assist with skill retention and confidence level when providing first aid. Some workplaces, employers and organizations may require their members/employees to attend first aid courses more frequently than the three-year period.

DRPS - M First Aid CPR/AED Level C