This course includes First Aid & CPR Guidelines 2005 and meets OHS regulations for Basic First Aid.

Simple First Aid & CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment, for individuals who want an overview of First Aid & CPR for the workplace or home. The course covers skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for Adults, CPR Level A or C, and other topics such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission.

About this course

  • 14–16-hour course with flexible scheduling options
  • 3-year certification in Standard First Aid & CPR Level A
  • Includes CPR Level A (CPR information is enhanced to meet specific workplace needs)
  • Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification (where local legislation permits)
  • Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor

Prerequisite

  • Any employee can attend this course. No prerequisite or pre-course assignment is required.

Course content

  • Preparing to Respond
  • The EMS System
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Breathing & Circulation Emergencies
  • First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
  • Head & Spine Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries
  • Wound Care
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Written exam (min. passing grade: 75%)

Take-home materials

  • First Aid & CPR Manual
  • Certification card
  • Optional VO2 Health Focus wall certificate