First Aid/CPR Courses

Learn how to save lives by enrolling in our comprehensive two-day course focused on first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED for adults, children, and infants. This course is perfect for professionals or anyone who wants to improve their knowledge for personal reasons.  

COURSE CONTENT  

The Red Cross  • Responding to Emergencies  • Check, Call, Care  • Recovery position  • Choking – adult, child, baby • Assisting with medications  • Angina and heart attack  • Stroke  • CPR  and AED– adult, child, baby  • Deadly bleeding CPR level C

*must show proof of valid Red Cross certification*

1/2 done online prior to in class portion! 

Learn how to save lives by enrolling in our comprehensive blended (1/2 online, 1/2 in class) course focused on first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED for adults, children, and infants. This course is perfect for professionals or anyone who wants to improve their knowledge for personal reasons. 

Emergency First Aid and CPR training is an indispensable one-day course that equips you with the essential skills to save lives in an emergency, whether at home or work. 

Courses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking  • CPR  and AED– adult  • 

Courses meet legislation requirements for provincial/  territorial worker safety and insurance boards.

Level C  • Level A content plus Choking – child and baby  • CPR and AED – child and baby  --

Courses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provide the skills  needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and  choking for adults, children, and babies. 

Designed to build participant confidence in  performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills  in a team environment for professionals with a duty  to respond. Teaches the important steps to perform a  rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS)  skills, and perform rapid defibrillation including use  of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Airway  Management and Oxygen Therapy can also be added  as additional certifications to this course. 

Comprehensive first aid and CPR skills for professional  first responders or those training to become first  responders. Course teaches the patient assessment  model, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage  control, and care for a variety of acute and chronic  conditions. Participants will be engaged in dynamic  training techniques including video, media  presentations, skills demonstrations, practice sessions,  discussions and scenarios based on real-life situations. 

Participants will learn and demonstrate all knowledge  and skills needed to provide appropriate patient  assessments, interventions, and on-going care,  including the transportation of a patient to a healthcare  facility. Course content may vary depending on  jurisdictional requirements and, in addition, follows the  National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP)  as defined by the Paramedic Association of Canada.  Participants will be engaged in dynamic training  techniques.

Must be currently certified in Red Cross EMR.

Ask about our SPECIALTY first aid classes (new parents, sport specific, teen specific, job specific, etc)  Prices vary.

• How to handle common dog and cat emergencies confidently.    • Skills to perform dog first aid and cat first aid  • Learn to identify normal vital signs and perform CPR for dogs and cats  • Learn how to manage wounds, respond to seizures, and support overall dog and cat health and  well-being.  

Learn how to respond to an opioid emergency and reduce stigma in your community. 

The best way to minimize an encounter with a bear is by practicing prevention. Don’t wait until you are head-to-head with a bear to think about what you could have done to avoid an encounter. Bear Aware: Travelling in Bear Country provides general knowledge about bears, their habits, and behaviours. It will also discuss some ways to help prevent bear encounters, as well as what you need to do to increase your chances of survival should a bear encounter or attack happen.  

1-2 hours

 Bears are fascinating creatures that are generally quite peaceful, but they are also powerful carnivores capable of doing great damage to property as well as human beings and should be treated with respect. This course covers general bear facts as well as discussing safety procedures for personnel working in the field, and the proper procedures for setting up and maintaining a safe camp. 1-2 hours

Bloodborne Pathogens is designed for individuals who may be exposed to blood and body fluids during the performance of their work and who wish to gain a more thorough understanding of bloodborne pathogens, the prevention of occupational exposure, and exposure follow-up.  3-4 hours

This online course identifies the characteristics of a confined space, describes the risks associated with working in a confined space and the prescribed methods for controlling those risks, and explains the documentation requirements pertaining to confined space work.  2-3 hours

 This course is appropriate for all workplace parties, including frontline workers, supervisors, and management. Everyone in the workplace needs to understand the principles of fire safety and how to respond effectively in the event of a fire.  1-2 hours

The risk of H2S exposure exists in many industries, including, but not limited to oil and gas, pulp and paper, construction, and mining. In workplaces where the possibility of H2S exposure exists, ALL workers should have H2S Awareness training. Workers who are at risk of exposure to H2S and/or workers with rescue responsibilities also require H2S Alive and workplace-specific training. 1 hour

The term "lockout/tagout" refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard workers from the unexpected energizing or start-up of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. Lockout/Tagout explains the importance of lockout/tagout in protecting the health and safety of workers.  1.5-3 hours

The purpose of the Medical Terminology course is to provide an introduction to the professional language used by those who are directly and indirectly involved with the art of healing. The course will also introduce those not currently involved in the health care environment to the language of medicine. In addition, the course will provide participants with the basics of human anatomy and physiology.  12-24 hours

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Awareness examines the importance of PPE as a means of protecting individuals from workplace hazards and describes the types of PPE which may be used in the workplace. 1-2 hours

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) introduces participants to the TDG Act and regulations and explains the requirements for receiving, handling, transporting and shipping dangerous goods, as well as the appropriate response in emergency situations such as spills or accidents. TDG regulations require that, with few exceptions, all persons engaged in the handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods be trained in the aspects of handling such goods. 5-9 hours

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) introduces participants to the TDG Act and regulations and explains the requirements for receiving, handling, transporting and shipping dangerous goods, as well as the appropriate response in emergency situations such as spills or accidents. TDG regulations require that, with few exceptions, all persons engaged in the handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods be trained in the aspects of handling such goods. 5-9 hours

Every worker who works with, or in proximity to, a hazardous product in the workplace must have Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training. In February 2015, WHMIS was modified to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The “new” WHMIS is known as WHMIS 2015.  2 hours

This online course assists learners in developing   a personal understanding of the effects of stress,   loss, trauma and grief, with emphasis on self-care   and personal protection. Learners will be introduced  to the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model and  will learn how to cope with the effects of various  types of stress. This course can also be taken in  combination with the Red Cross Caring for Others  online course to supplement and strengthen an  overall wellness program. 45-90 mi

This online course assists learners in developing a  personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss,  trauma and grief on others, with emphasis on self-care  and personal protection. Learners will be introduced  to the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model and  will learn how to support others to cope with the  effects of various types of stress.  45-90 min

Learn essential information on how to prevent the spread of infections and disease. 

 Course Descriptions - Canadian Red Cross 

 First Aid Tips from the Canadian Red Cross - Canadian Red Cross 

Regulation 1101 – First Aid Requirements