This course is a must-have, as it meets the requirements for the Federal or Provincial Authority Having Jurisdiction over first aid training for the workplace. Additionally, the course content meets the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard Z1210 for Basic first aid training. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Enroll today to gain the knowledge and confidence to handle any emergency situation efficiently.

Duration

• Emergency First Aid & CPR A: 6.5 hours in-class* OR 4 hours in-class* + 4 hours online learning**
• Emergency First Aid & CPR C: 7 hours in-class* OR 5 hours in-class* + 4 hours online learning**

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites.

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 Emergency First Aid and CPR Level A or C

Recertification*** 

• Emergency First Aid & CPR A: 4 hours in-class*
• Emergency First Aid & CPR C: 5 hours in-class*

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
• Opioid poisoning awareness information  

Includes any other content required by the Provincial or Federal Authority Having Jurisdiction over workplace first aid training.

The CPR and AED course is essential for those needing training due to work requirements or needing more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. It equips people with the necessary skills to identify and respond to cardiac emergencies and choking incidents.

With the latest CPR guidelines and training in using an automated external defibrillator (AED), this course ensures that you have the knowledge and confidence to act quickly and effectively in emergencies. By completing the CPR and AED course, you can respond to emergencies at your workplace or home. So, don’t wait, enroll in this course today and be prepared to save a life.

Duration

• CPR/AED Level A: 4 hours in-class* OR 2 hours in-class* + 3 hours online learning**
• CPR/AED Level C: 5 hours in-class* OR 3 hours in-class* + 3 hours online learning**

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites.

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

• CPR/AED Level A: not available
• CPR/AED Level C: 3.5 hours in-class* OR 2.5 hours in-class + 2 hours online learning**

Course Content

CPR/AED 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

CPR/AED Level C

• CPR/AED Level A content
• Choking — child and baby
• CPR — child and baby

Includes opioid poisoning awareness information

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

This comprehensive course builds upon the skills developed in the Emergency Care for Professional Responders text. It covers patient assessments, interventions, and ongoing care. Additionally, we provide training on how to prepare to transport injured workers from the workplace to healthcare facilities.

Duration

80-120 hours (based on jurisdiction)

Prerequisites

Participant must be certified in Standard First Aid with CPR level C.

Completion

• Successfully demonstrate the required skills
• Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
• Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one each, medical and trauma)
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification

3-year certification in Advanced First Aid (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

Recertification

40 hours

Course Content

Workplace

The Professional Responder

Responding to the call

Infection prevention and control

Anatomy and physiology

Assessment

Airway management and respiratory emergences

Circulatory emergencies

Shock

Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma

Musculoskeletal injuries

Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries

Head and spinal injuries

Acute and chronic illnesses

Poisoning

Environmental illnesses

Pregnancy, labour and delivery

Special populations

Crisis intervention

Reaching, lifting and extricating patients

Transportation

Multiple-casualty incidents

Pharmacology

Marine environment

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 Emergency Child Care First Aid

Recertification                

6 hours in-class*

Course Content  

Caring for Children

The Red Cross

Responding to Emergencies

The EMS system

Check, Call, Care

Airway emergencies

Breathing and Circulation emergencies – Child and baby

First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest – Child and baby

Wound care

Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries

Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries

Sudden Medical Emergencies

Environmental Illness

Poisons

Instructor                 

First Aid Instructor

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 Child Care First Aid

Recertification    

8 hours in-class*
 
 *Check local legislation to determine certification level, maintenance, and recertification requirements. www.redcross.ca/firstaidlegislation

Course Content            

Caring for Children

The Red Cross

Responding to Emergencies

The EMS system

Check, Call, Care

Airway emergencies

Breathing and Circulation emergencies – child and baby

First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest – child and baby

Wound care

Head, Neck and spinal injuries

Bone, Muscle and Joint injuries

Sudden Medical Emergencies

Environmental Illnesses

Poisons

Childhood Illnesses

This course is designed for professional first responders or anyone interested in becoming a first responder. Our training program covers essential topics such as the patient assessment model, airway management, tourniquets use, traction splinting.

Our training is delivered using dynamic techniques such as video presentations, media demonstrations, skills practice sessions, discussions and scenarios based on real-life situations. Get hands-on experience and practical skills that can help you save lives.

Duration

40 hours (based on jurisdiction) 

Prerequisites  

None

Completion   

• Successfully demonstrate the required skills
• Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
• Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one each, medical and trauma)
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification   

3-year certification in First Responder (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

Recertification   

20 hours

Course Content   

Multiple-casualty incidents

The Professional Responder

Responding to the call

Infection prevention and control

Anatomy and physiology

Assessment

Airway management and respiratory emergencies

Circulatory emergencies

Shock

Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma

Musculoskeletal injuries

Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries

Head and spinal injuries

Acute and chronic illnesses

Poisoning

Environmental illnesses

Pregnancy, labour and delivery

Special populations

Crisis intervention

Reaching, lifting and extricating patients

This comprehensive course covers advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, which are essential to carry out appropriate patient assessments, interventions, and ongoing care in the workplace or emergency scene.

EMR is a standalone course, but a bridging course also provides learners with a way to move from Canadian Red Cross First Responder to Emergency Medical Responder, recognizing their existing skills and knowledge in a condensed time frame.

First Responder to Emergency Medical Responder Bridging pre-course requirements include proof of current Red Cross First Responder certification.

Duration

80-120 hours (based on jurisdiction)

Prerequisites  

Participant must be certified in Standard First Aid with CPR level C.

Completion

• Successfully demonstrate the required skills
• Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
• Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical and one trauma)
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification

• 3-year certification in Emergency Medical Responder (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
• 1-year Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR

Recertification

40 hours

Course Content

Workplace

The Professional Responder

Responding to the call

Infection prevention and control

Anatomy and physiology

Assessment

Airway management and respiratory emergences

Circulatory emergencies

Shock

Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma

Musculoskeletal injuries

Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries

Head and spinal injuries

Acute and chronic illnesses

Poisoning

Environmental illnesses

Pregnancy, labour and delivery

Special populations

Crisis intervention

Reaching, lifting and extricating patients

Transportation

Multiple-casualty incidents

Pharmacology

Marine environment

Our expert trainers will guide you through the safe and proper handling and assembly of the equipment. The course can also be combined with Basic Life Support. Enroll now and become a master of Oxygen Therapy.

Duration

Stand-alone course – 1-2 hours; Combined with BLS – 1 hour

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites.

Completion

• Successfully demonstrate all course skill competencies
• Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification

3-year certification in Oxygen Therapy (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

Recertification

No recertification available for this course.

Course Content

Administering oxygen

Pulse oximetry

Supplemental oxygen

Oxygen cylinders

Oxygen regulators

Oxygen delivery devices

Our experienced instructors use a combination of lectures, discussions, and real-life scenarios taken from the marine and fishing industry to ensure that you are fully prepared for any situation.

Our course meets all the requirements outlined in the Transport Canada in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E. Enroll in our course today to ensure you are prepared to respond to medical emergencies at sea.

Duration

16 hours in-class* OR 8 hours online learning** + 8 hours in-class*.

Prerequisites

Learners must be 16 years of age or older.

Completion

• Demonstrate a working competency of all required skills.
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently.
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course.
• Must adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross.

Certification

• 3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C
• 3-year certification in Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C (CSA Standard Z1210-17 – Intermediate)
• 5-year certification by Transport Canada

Certificates are issued by Red Cross upon successful completion.

Recertification

Recertification of Marine Basic First Aid is not permitted under federal regulations. If you wish to obtain the certificate after it has expired, you must complete the course again.

Learners who no longer require Marine Basic First Aid certification can continue to maintain current Standard First Aid certification by attending a Standard First Aid Recertification course prior to their expiry date.

Course Content

Choking

The Red Cross

Responding to Emergencies

Breathing Emergencies

CPR and AED

Circulation Emergencies

Wound Care

Head, Neck, Spine and Pelvis Injuries

Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries

Sudden Medical Emergencies

Environmental Emergencies

Poisons

Marine Environment

Moving an Ill or Injured Person

Check, Call, Care

This course is exclusively designed to provide you with marine-specific knowledge, including using equipment and skills in a marine environment and transferring patients from a ship.

You will receive comprehensive training that meets the requirements set by Transport Canada as outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008E. Join us now and be prepared for any unforeseen circumstance that may arise while at sea.

Duration

31 hours

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites

Completion

• Successfully demonstrate the course skills competencies
• Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
• Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical and one trauma)
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification   

3-year Red Cross certification in Marine Advanced First Aid and a Transport Canada certification. Certificates are issued by Red Cross upon successful completion.

Recertification   

Recertification of Marine First Aid is not permitted by Transport Canada TP 13008E

Course Content   

Workplace

The Professional Responder

Responding to the call

Infection prevention and control

Anatomy and physiology

Assessment

Airway management and respiratory emergencies

Circulatory emergencies

Shock

Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma

Musculoskeletal injuries

Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries

Head and spinal injuries

Acute and chronic illnesses

Poisoning

Environmental illnesses

Pregnancy, labour and delivery

Special populations

Crisis intervention

Reaching, lifting and extricating patients

Multiple-casualty incidents

Pharmacology

Marine environment