Workplace CPR/AED

Red Cross First Aid. Prepare for Life™.

Canadian Red Cross CPR/AED Course

This course includes CPR Guidelines 2005

This course is designed to provide various levels of CPR training based on participant’s background, needs and interest. A presentation on how to use an Automated External Defibrillation (and certification) is also provided with the course where local legislation permits.

About these courses

3-year certification or as medical control allows, or legislation or professional designation dictates
AED (Automated External Defibrillation) content and certification included where local legislation permits
CPR Levels:

Level A: covers skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for people aged 8 and over; intended for workplace and general public; 4 hrs

Level C: covers all CPR Level B course material and includes two-rescuer Adult child CPR; intended for professional rescuers, (i.e. Police, Firefighters, First Responders, Workplace First Aid Teams, and Lifeguards); 6 hrs

Level HCP (Healthcare Provider): covers all CPR Level C course material plus 2-person infant CPR and use of a Bag-Valve-Mask; intended for healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, paramedics and Allied Healthcare Providers – RT, OT, PT); 6 hrs

Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Aid or CPR Instructor
No prerequisite or pre-course assignment is required.

Course content

Level A

Adult CPR - one rescuer
Adult choking
Barrier device/pocket masks
AED where legislation permits

Level C

Adult/Child/Baby CPR - one rescuer
Adult/Child/Baby choking
Barrier device/pocket masks
AED where legislation permits
Rescue Breathing
Adult/Child – 2-rescuer CPR
Level HCP (Health Care Provider)

Adult/Child/Baby CPR - one rescuer
Adult/Child/Baby choking
Barrier device/pocket masks
AED
Rescue Breathing
Adult/Child/Baby – 2-rescuer CPR
Bag-Valve-Mask
This level meets all ILCOR guidelines

Take-home materials

Canadian Red Cross CPR/AED Manual NEW
Certification card

Reference: www.redcross.ca