Standard First Aid & CPR/AED

Levels A, C, HCP/BLS

 

Build skills, confidence and get certified in First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). People take this comprehensive two-day course for a variety of reasons: whether to protect the people they love, and/or to satisfy work requirements. Our expert-led training meets governmental regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR/AED for workplaces that exceed five employees.

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Recertification—Standard First Aid & CPR/AED

Levels A, C, HCP/BLS

 

This one-day course is for people who have already received Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training, but need recertification. To qualify, you must ensure the three following prerequisites:

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• The chosen course date is before your current card expiry date (if your card is expired, you will need to take the full two-day course)

• The last course you took was a full Standard First Aid course, not a one-day recertification

• Your current certificate was provided by the Canadian Red Cross

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Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED

Levels A, C, HCP/BLS

 

This one-day basic course provides an overview of First Aid and CPR skills for workplace and home emergencies. While less all-encompassing than Standard First Aid training, it offers the same latest lifesaving guidelines—as well as content on injury prevention, CPR and artificial external defibrillator (AED) usage. This training meets governmental standards for training in workplaces with fewer than five employees.

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CPR/AED

Levels A, C, HCP/BLS

 

Receive your Canadian Red Cross CPR/AED certification—and walk away with the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular and choking emergencies. Our courses meet governmental requirements for worker safety and insurance boards and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

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Choose your training from three levels:

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• CPR/AED Level A—responding to adults

• CPR/AED Level C—responding to adults, children and babies

• CPR/AED Level BLS—skills training specifically for in-facility and pre-hospital care providers, for responding to adults, children and babies (note: this course replaces CPR Level HCP and is not available in combination with A and C classes)

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Recertification—CPR/AED

Levels C or HCP/BLS

 

Recertify your CPR certification, including a refresh of AED (automated external defibrillator) and the latest CPR guidelines. Please note that you must have a current CPR certification to qualify for this course. This training is available in two levels:

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• CPR/AED Level C—responding to adults, children and babies

• CPR/AED Level BLS—skills training specifically for in-facility and pre-hospital care providers, for responding to adults, children and babies (note: this course replaces CPR Level HCP)

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Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPR/AED, Airway Management, and Oxygen Therapy

 

Get three certifications in just one day! This course is designed to build participant confidence in performing CPR, team CPR, rapid defibrillation (AED), airway management, and oxygen therapy. This course is specifically for in-facility care providers including nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals; and pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in fire service, rescue teams, sports medicine, and ski patrols.

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Airway Management

 

Gain the skills required to create a patient’s airway, learn the equipment for carrying out these skills, and the appropriate interventions to maintain it. Within 1-2 hours, you will learn how to measure and insert the applicable airway adjunct based on the patient’s condition. This course can also be combined with Basic Life Support (BLS) training for additional certification in CPR/AED and oxygen therapy.

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Oxygen Therapy

 

In 1-2 hours, this training shows participants how to correctly identify when it is necessary to administer supplemental oxygen. Learn how to properly and safely handle and assemble the required equipment, and how to effectively deliver supplemental oxygen through the appropriate device. This course can also be combined with Basic Life Support (BLS) training for additional certification in CPR/AED and airway management.

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Recertification—Basic Life Support (BLS)

 

Need to recertify your current BLS certification from the Red Cross or another recognized agency? Within 2-3 hours, this training builds upon your existing knowledge and confidence in performing CPR skills, team CPR, and rapid defibrillation (AED).

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First Responder

 

This 40-hour course in First Aid and CPR skills is for professional first responders—or those wanting to become first responders. This training includes techniques for sustaining life, preventing further injuries, caring for illnesses and injuries until the next level of medical personnel arrives, as well as CPR-level BLS and AED.

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Recertification—First Responder Recertification

 

This 20-hour training course is for people who hold a current non-expired First Responder certification from the Canadian Red Cross or equivalent agency.

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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

 

This course provides critical knowledge and expertise for professional health care team members in pre-hospital settings such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical services personnel. Over 80 hours, participants will learn what to do in emergencies to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness. This course also includes CPR-level BLS and AED and meets the Paramedic Association of Canada National Occupational Competency Profiles for the practitioner level of emergency medical responder (EMR).

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Recertification—Emergency Medical Responder

 

This 40-hour training is for professionals who hold a current, non-expired Emergency Medical Responder Certification from the Canadian Red Cross or equivalent agency.

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Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade (Bridge from First Responder)

 

This 40-hour course is designed for those who wish to upgrade from a First Responder Certification to an Emergency Medical Responder Certification—and obtain more advanced life-saving skills. To be eligible, participants must already have a current, non-expired First Responder Certification from the Canadian Red Cross.

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