CPR & AED

Course by the Canadian Red Cross

Course Description

Upon successfully completing the CPR & AED certification course, participants will have acquired the necessary knowledge to perform CPR and effectively apply life-saving skills to help choking adults, children, and infants. This WSIB approved comprehensive CPR and AED course aligns with the requirements of provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance board legislation, ensuring compliance and proficiency. 

This course DOES NOT involve first aid training. If you're interested in pursuing first aid certification or want to take CPR/AED course that includes a first aid component, please take a look at the following links to access relevant first aid courses:

• Intermediate First Aid (Standard First Aid) with CPR & AED (2-days in-person course, traditional)
• Intermediate First Aid (Standard First Aid) with CPR & AED - BLENDED (Half online and 1 day in-person course, blended learning)
• Basic First Aid (Emergency First Aid) with CPR & AED (1-day in-person course)

Intended Audience

This course is designed for individuals aged 13 and above who are seeking basic life-saving skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques suitable for both professional and personal settings.

Course Prerequisites

None

CPR/AED Course Overview

Level A

• The Red Cross
• Preparing to Respond
• Check, Call, Care
• Choking – adult
• Circulation Emergencies
• CPR and AED - adult

Level C

• Level A content
• Choking - child and baby
• CPR and AED - child and baby

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Course Duration

4 hours in-class (1 day in-class); includes CPR Level A, Level C and AED

Certification

Successful completion of this course results in a 3-year CPR certification for Levels A and C, along with AED training.

NOTE: All our courses come with CPR LEVEL C at NO EXTRA COST

What is the difference between CPR Level A and CPR level C?

CPR Level A = adults only CPR & AED skills

CPR Level A covers CPR, choking, and circulatory emergencies for adults only, plus AED use. It is commonly required for workplace health and safety compliance.

CPR Level C = adults, children, and infants CPR & AED skills

CPR Level C includes everything in CPR Level A, plus CPR and choking care for children and infants, two-rescuer CPR, and AED use. It is often required for educators, security personnel, and other non-healthcare professionals.

Course Materials

Included in the course:

• First Aid & CPR (eBook)
• Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)

(Hard copy can be purchased, but it is not included in the course)

It is advised that you read the textbook, in its entirety, prior to the course.