Workplace Emergency First Aid & CPR

Red Cross First Aid. Prepare for Life™.

Canadian Red Cross Workplace Emergency First Aid & CPR Course

This course includes First Aid & CPR Guidelines 2005 and meets OHS regulations for Basic First Aid

Simple First Aid & CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment, for individuals who want an overview of First Aid & CPR for the workplace or home. The course covers skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for Adults, CPR Level A, and other topics such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission.

About this course

6.5–8-hour course with flexible scheduling options
3-year certification (or as legislation dictates) in Emergency First Aid & CPR Level A
Includes CPR Level A (CPR information is enhanced to meet specific workplace needs)
Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification (where local legislation permits)
Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Who should attend

Any employee can attend this course. No prerequisite or pre-course assignment is required.

Course content

Preparing to Respond
The EMS System
Check, Call, Care
Airway Emergencies
Breathing & Circulation Emergencies
First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
Written exam (min. passing grade: 75%)
Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Take-home materials

Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual NEW
Certification card and optional wall certificate (or as required by provincial legislation)

Reference: www.redcross.ca