CPR & AED

Courses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children, and babies depending on the level of CPR chosen.

Courses meet legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards, and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Duration

CPR A: 4 hours in-class OR 2 hours in-class + 3 hours online learning*

CPR C: 5 hours in-class OR 3 hours in-class + 3 hours online learning*

Instructor

CPR Instructor or First Aid Instructor

Prerequisite

None

Completion

Successfully demonstrate skills and critical step
Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification

3-year certification in CPR Level A or C

Recertification

Recertification of CPR A is not available. Recertification for CPR C is 3.5 hours teaching time in-class OR 2 hours online learning + 2.5 hours in-class for Blended CPR

* Note: Online learning time may vary depending on the learner.

Course Content

Level A

The Red Cross
Responding to Emergencies
Check, Call, Care
Recovery position
Choking – adult
Assisting with medications
Angina and heart attack
Stroke
CPR and AED– adult
Deadly bleeding

Level C

Level A content
Choking – child and baby
CPR and AED – child and baby

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Participant Materials

CPR (manual from the Canadian Red Cross)
Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
CPR – Online access via PIN (Blended only)
CPR certificate

Registration

Click here to complete the online registration form.

Cost & Payment

$70