This course meets the latest First Aid & CPR Guidelines.

Basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home.
Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Meets OHS regulations for Basic First Aid. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED.

About this course

  • 6.5–8-hour course with flexible scheduling options
  • 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid, CPR Level A, C, or HCP and AED
  • Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
  • Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor
  • Preparing to Respond
  • The EMS System
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Breathing & Circulation Emergencies
  • First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
  • Wound Care
  • Written exam (min. passing grade: 75%)

Recertification

  • Where provincial/territorial legislation allows; 4–6 hours; includes CPR Level C

Course content

  • Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Take-home materials

  • NEW Certification Card
  • Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual
  • Optional VO2 Health Focus wall certificate