Emergency First Aid (EFA) Course

Course by the Canadian Red Cross

Course Description: Gain valuable knowledge and skills in this one day Emergency First Aid course which covers topics essential to improve lifesaving skills including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED). This course meets Workplace Safety Insurance Board legislation.

Intended Audience: Everyone over the age of 13 that is looking for basic lifesaving and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home.

Course Prerequisites: None

Emergency First Aid (EFA) Course Overview

Course Content

• The Red Cross
• Preparing to respond
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and Circulation emergencies
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Wound care
• Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Course Duration

5.5-7.5 hours in-class (1 day in-class); includes CPR Level A, Level C and AED

Certification

3-year certification in Emergency First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED.

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 is typically mandatory in the workplace to comply with health and safety regulations. It focuses on CPR techniques, handling choking incidents, and addressing circulatory emergencies specific to adults. The training duration is relatively short, typically taking only a few hours to complete. For CPR procedures, individuals aged 8 years and older are considered adults. This certification also incorporates instruction on the proper usage of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

CPR Level C is typically necessary for early childhood educators, security guards, and individuals who do not work in the healthcare field. This level of CPR training encompasses all the skills required for CPR, addressing choking incidents, and handling circulatory emergencies in adults (similar to CPR Level A). However, it goes a step further by also including techniques specific to children and infants. CPR Level C also provides training in two-rescuer CPR and instructs individuals on the proper usage of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Course Materials

The following materials are included with the course Emergency First Aid training 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.

Covid-19 Update

First Aid recertification (participant levels)
Certifications that expire between March 1, 2020, and March 1, 2021, could attend a recertification course until March 31, 2021. This extended window allows those with expired certifications the opportunity to recertify as facilities reopened and training resumed.

Our Emergency First Aid courses are offered in multiple locations, including Ottawa, Kingston, Montreal, Pembroke, Arnprior, Kemptville, and Smith Falls. Our certified instructors provide hands-on training to ensure you are prepared to handle emergency situations.

If you have questions about course availability or require more information, don't hesitate to contact us. Our offering addresses a wide range of subjects, from basic first aid and CPR courses to basic life support and advanced resuscitation methods. Our primary focus is to provide exceptional education to medical and dental professionals, as well as individuals seeking to enhance their life-saving skills.