CPR/AED
Level A
Covers skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for people aged 8 and over; intended for workplace and general public; 4 hours.
Level C
Covers skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking in Adults, Children, and Babies; includes two-rescuer Adult/Child CPR; intended for professional rescuers (i.e. Police, Firefighters, First Responders, Workplace First Aid Teams, and Lifeguards); 6 hours.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT(BLS) training now available
STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR
Duration 14–16 hours with flexible scheduling options
Instructor Certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Completion 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade at written exam
Certification 3-year certification in Standard First Aid, CPR Level C*, and AED**
Recertification 6–8 hours; includes CPR Level C*, adheres to local legislation
*CPR Level A where local legislation requires **where local legislation permits
Course content
Preparing to respond
The EMS system
Check, Call, Care
Airway emergencies
Breathing and circulation emergencies
First Aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
Head and spine injuries
Bone, muscle and joint injuries
Wound care
Sudden medical emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Take-home materials
Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual
Certification card and optional wall certificate
(or as required by legislation)
4-colour manual
Participant-focused design
(charts, lists, index,
illustrations and photos)
Includes 10 quick reference cards
EMERGENCY FIRST AID & CPR
Duration 6.5–8 hours with flexible scheduling options
Instructor Certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Completion 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade at written exam
Certification 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid, CPR Level C*, and AED**
Recertification 4–6 hours; includes CPR Level C* (only where provincial/territorial legislation allows: MB, NL, NS, PE, SK)
*CPR Level A where local legislation requires **where local legislation permits
Course content
Preparing to respond
The EMS system
Check, Call, Care
Airway emergencies
Breathing and circulation emergencies
First Aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
Includes any other content required by specific
legislation
Take-home materials
Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual
Certification card and optional wall certificate
(or as required by legislation)
4-colour manual
Participant-focused design
(charts, lists, index,
illustrations and photos)
Includes 10 quick reference cards