VO2 Health Focus

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Levels A, C or HCP/BLS

$135 – $189

Comprehensive course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to workplace requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home.

Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards (WSIB) and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

Course Delivery Options

  • Blended Learning is a combination of independent learning and in-class practical skills. Once registered you will receive an email from the Canadian Red Cross with your online course invite. You are required to login and complete the online portion of the course at your own pace prior to attending the in-class session.
  • Traditional Classroom in person interactive classroom experience where participants gain first aid/CPR knowledge and have an opportunity to practice their skills with support of a First Aid/CPR Instructor.
Course Online Course In-class Training
Blended Learning
Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level A 6-8 hours 7 hours
Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C 6-8 hours 7.5 hours
Standard First Aid CPR/AED – HCP/BLS n/a n/a
Traditional Classroom
Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level A n/a 13 hours
Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C n/a 14 hours
Standard First Aid CPR/AED – HCP/BLS n/a 16 hours

When you register for the above course, you are selecting the date, time and location for your in-class training session. Please note, that online portion of the course needs to be completed before attending the in-class session. Should you cancel the in-class session you will have to reschedule and complete the in-class training within 30 days.

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 and spine injuries
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Poisons

HCP/BLS – Course Includes:

  • Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM)
  • Airway Management
  • Oxygen Therapy

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

PARTICIPANT MATERIALS

  • First Aid & CPR (manual from the Canadian Red Cross)
  • Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
  • Standard First Aid CPR A/C – Online access via PIN
  • Standard First Aid certificate

DURATION

  • CPR A: 13 hours in-class OR 7 hours in-class + 8 hours online learning*
  • CPR C: 14 hours in-class OR 7.5 hours in-class + 8 hours online learning*
  • HCP/BLS: 16 hours in-class

INSTRUCTOR

First Aid/CPR Instructor

PREREQUISITE

None

COMPLETION

  • 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 and CPR Level A or C

RECERTIFICATION

  • CPR A: 7 hours in-class only
  • CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class only
  • HCP/BLS: 9 hours in-class

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