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).
Audience
Professionals in emergency medical care who maybe responsible for initial assessments, the provision of safe and prudent care, and the transport of a patient to the most appropriate healthcare facility.
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*
Prerequisites
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 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.
Participant Materials
• CPR (print and/or eBook)
• Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
• CPR – Online access (Blended only)
• CPR certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
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
