In-class- 1 day (8 hours teaching time) OR 
Blended- 4.5 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning.
 
This comprehensive, one-day course equips participants with essential lifesaving first aid and CPR skills, suitable for both the workplace and home. The course is designed to meet the safety requirements of provincial and territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the most up-to-date first aid and CPR guidelines.
 
Course Duration 
- CPR A: 6.5 hours in-class OR 3.5 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning**
- CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class OR 4.5 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning**
 
 
Instructor
RED CROSS Certified First Aid Instructor
 
Completion Requirements 
- Successful demonstration of all critical skills and steps
- Achieve a minimum score of 75% on the written knowledge evaluation
- Full attendance and active participation throughout the course
 
Certification
Receive a 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C upon successful completion
 
Recertification 
- CPR A: 4 hours in-class OR 3 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning**
- CPR C: 5 hours in-class OR 4 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning**
 
Note: Recertification may not be available in all jurisdictions. Online learning time may vary depending on the participant.
 
Course Content 
- Introduction to The Red Cross
- Preparing to respond to emergencies
- Understanding and using the EMS system
- The Check, Call, Care approach
- Managing airway emergencies
- Addressing breathing and circulation emergencies
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care techniques
- Awareness and response to opioid poisoning
- Additional content as required by specific legislation
 
Participant Materials 
- First Aid & CPR Manual (available in print and/or eBook)
- Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
- Emergency First Aid Online course (for Blended learning)
- Digital Emergency First Aid certificate issued upon successful course completion