Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR C AED (Intermediate) Blended/Recert Class

Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR C AED (Intermediate) Blended Class

Duration:
This blended class includes 8 hours of online learning, followed by 7 to 7.5 hours of in-class instruction. The online portion is completed first, and the in-class session focuses on hands-on skills and practical application.

Course Overview:
This course provides comprehensive first aid and CPR training. It is suitable for workplaces requiring certified training to meet safety regulations. Additionally, it is helpful for individuals who want confidence when responding to emergency situations at home, work, or in the community.

Standards and Compliance:
This training follows the most current Canadian first aid and CPR guidelines. Furthermore, it aligns with provincial and territorial safety legislation. This ensures the certification is widely accepted across different industries and work environments.

Instructor Delivery:

• Online theory module: Red Cross First Aid Instructor
• In-class skills module: Mud Creek Medics Instructor
• This approach supports clear understanding and strong hands-on practice skills.

Completion Criteria:
To receive certification, participants must:

• Attend all parts of the course with full participation
• Successfully demonstrate all required first aid and CPR skills
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on the written knowledge evaluation
• Follow the Red Cross Fundamental Principles throughout the training

Certification Validity:
Upon successful completion, certification is valid for three years and includes Standard First Aid, CPR Level A or C, and AED use.

Certification:
Certification is valid for three years. It includes Standard First Aid, CPR Level A or C, and AED use.

Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR C AED (Intermediate) Recertification Class

Duration:
Recertification requires 6.5 to 7.5 hours of instruction. It includes CPR Level A or C and AED use.

Pre-Requisite:

• Participants must present a valid, non-expired permanent Standard First Aid and CPR certificate issued in Alberta.
• Expired or temporary certificates are not accepted.
• If the original certificate is lost, the issuing training provider must be contacted for replacement.

Course Content Includes:

• Introduction to the Red Cross
• Preparing to respond to an emergency
• Understanding the EMS system
• Check, Call, Care steps
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Wound care and bleeding control
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental emergencies
• Poisoning, including opioid poisoning
• Additional course elements required by local legislation