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).

Structure
Level A: Adult only CPR. Level C: Adult, Child and Infant CPR


Duration
Level A: 4 hours. Level C: 5 hours.

Blended CPR A: 3 hours online learning, 2 hours teaching time; Blended CPR C: 3 hours online learning, 3 hours teaching time.

Completion
100% attendance and 75% min passing grade at written exam

Certification
3-year certification

Recertification
Level A: not available. Level C: 4 hours.

Blended CPR Level C: 2 hours online learning and 2.5 hours teaching time.

Participant Materials                 
CPR (print and/or eBook)
Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
CPR – Online (Blended only)
CPR certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

 
BLS/AED

Duration Stand-alone course – 4 hours
With Airway Management – 5 hours
With Oxygen Therapy – 5 hours
With Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy – 6 hours
Designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and provide the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation. Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy can also be added as additional certifications to this course.

Audience
In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in a fire service, rescue team, sports-medicine, lifeguards and ski patrol.

 
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
1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)