Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Courses

We offer this course, depending on the schedule, either solely in-class or in a blended delivery (online & in-class) format.  Please ensure you note which course you are registered for before finalizing registration in a course.  Once registered, participants will receive further details regarding the course they registered in. 
Blended Delivery NOTE:  Online course times were provided by the Canadian Red Cross and reflect the average time participants have spent on the course.  PMTE does not guarantee those times and is not responsible for participants who take longer to complete the online portion of the courses.

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ORIGINAL COURSE

• Exclusively In-Class: 14 - 16 hours
• Blended Delivery: 8 hours online & 5.5 - 7.5 hours in-class

Cost:  $145 per participant (taxes included)
Prerequisite:  Age 12+

RECERTIFICATION COURSE:

• Exclusively In-Class: 6.5 - 7 hours
• Blended Delivery: 4 hours online & 3 - 4 hours in-class

Cost: $110 per participant (taxes included)
Prerequisite:  Age 12+, Participant must currently hold a valid certificate in the same level.  Certificates expired by even 1 day are invalid.

A comprehensive course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
Completion Criteria:

• Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate all required skills, including critical steps;
• 100% attendance and participation;
• 75% minimum passing grade on a written, closed book knowledge evaluation;
• and adherence to the Fundamental Principles.

Certification:

• 3-year certification in Standard First Aid & CPR Level A or C and AED

Recertification:

• 3-year recertification in Standard First Aid, CPR Level A or C and AED

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
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Poisons
• Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Participant Materials:

• Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
• FREE App for smart phones/tablets via the App store
  
• *First Aid & CPR (paperback manual from the Canadian Red Cross) - *Additional cost for printed material
• Standard First Aid CPR/AED – Online access via My Red Cross (Blended Delivery only)
• Electronic Standard First Aid certificate