Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and AED

Stay compliant with workplace First Aid requirements and help prepare employees to assist in emergency medical situations.

Course Summary

Become certified in Standard First Aid to gain the knowledge and skills needed to respond to a medical emergency in the workplace. With practical hands-on training using mannequins and AEDs, you'll learn:

• How to prepare to respond to emergencies
• The Check, Call, Care strategy for responding to emergencies
• How to perform CPR
• How to operate an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)

Standard First Aid Training Covers Best Practices Including:

• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and Circulation emergencies
• Respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Wound care
• Poisons (including opioids)

For workplaces that are at risk of a worker opioid overdose and therefore required to have naloxone kits - this course meets training requirements in the Occupational Health & Safety Act section 25.2 (1) and 25.2 (3).

The course includes training to recognize an opioid overdose, to administer naloxone and to acquaint the worker with any hazards related to the administration of naloxone.

Available Formats

Choose the option that best suits your workplace's needs:

• Blended - 8 hours of online learning + 7 hours of in-class instruction
• 2-Day Facilitator Led - 14 hours of in-class instruction

Evaluation

Meet the following requirements to receive a Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate:

• 100% attendance and participation
• Ability to successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
• Minimum passing grade of 75% for written knowledge evaluation

Additional Requirements

Please ensure your training room provides 1.4m2 (15 sq. feet) of clear floor space is required per participant for hands-on skill practice.

Participation in First Aid training can be physically demanding and requires prolonged kneeling, bending and working on the floor. Comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement is recommended.

Some instructional content for First Aid Training involves depictions of real-life emergency scenarios, which may cause emotional upset.

Meets WSIB Requirements

For workplaces with 6 or more people working on any shift, at least one person must have a Standard First Aid Certificate.

Certificate Valid For 3 Years

A one-time recertification course can be completed within 3 years, before your Standard First Aid Certification expires.

Training That Fits Your Schedule

Our facilitators come to you, making it easy to work with busy schedules while minimizing employee travel time and expenses.