Scope of Training

This 3-4 hour course targets people who have a duty to respond to medical emergencies in a pre-hospital care environment as well as the general public. This group may include workplace first aiders, ski patrollers, police and other first responders, lifeguards, community health workers, coaches and others whose job requires them to perform CPR on adults, children and/or infants within the community or workplace. This course includes a written examination.

** Certification is valid for three (3) years. Re-certification requires the completion of a three (3) to four (4) hour re-certification course.**

Region

Canada (requirements may vary slightly between provinces)

Hours of Training

Course duration is between three (3) to four (4) hours.

Learning Competencies

    • Demonstrate one-rescuer adult, child, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin, and how to use an AED
    • Demonstrate two-rescuer adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin
    • Simulate the treatment of: a conscious adult or child with an obstructed airway. Complications: a pregnant woman and a person who is obese
    • Demonstrate the treatment of a conscious infant with an obstructed airway on a manikin
    • Simulate the treatment of an unconscious adult, child, or infant with an obstructed airway