Basic First Aid replaces Emergency First Aid — a basic one-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for the workplace or home, with CPR/AED Level C included. You will learn the lifesaving skills needed to respond to a first aid emergency and how to manage illness and injuries until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive. Skills covered include first aid, relief of choking in adults, children and infants, and recognizing and responding to sudden cardiac arrest.
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Instructors use presentations and skills demonstrations to teach critical skills and provide hands-on practice sessions. Participants receive coaching and feedback to facilitate their learning experience in a fun, engaging and dynamic environment.
First Aid with CPR & AED courses were developed in accordance with the recommendations from the International First Aid and Resuscitation Guidelines. This course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards (WSIB) and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
It is for those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac and/or respiratory emergency because of work requirements, or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home and in the community.
Duration
90 minutes
Course
BLS
Issued by
Canadian Heart Association
Audience
Dental professionals
Delivery
On-site or GTA classroom
WSIB-approved under Regulation 1101. Basic First Aid replaces Emergency First Aid under Ontario’s updated WSIB First Aid Program. The CPR with AED completion card is valid in Ontario for 3 years.
This course is for anyone who wants basic first aid and CPR/AED training for the workplace or home — including those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac or respiratory emergency because of work requirements, and anyone who wants more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home and in the community.
It meets Ontario WSIB workplace requirements under Regulation 1101 for staff who need Basic First Aid (Emergency First Aid) certification with CPR/AED Level C.
Online + in-class skills
Complete the online first aid portion at your own pace, followed by an in-class hands-on skills session. The online portion uses a user-friendly, interactive platform that gives you control over the learning experience — study anywhere with internet access.
Fully instructor-led
Learn with a certified instructor for the entire experience. The instructor teaches first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation with rapid defibrillation using presentations and skills demonstrations, observing participants and providing guidance and feedback in a fun, friendly environment.
Additional information
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
This course is WSIB-approved under Regulation 1101. Basic First Aid replaces Emergency First Aid under Ontario’s updated WSIB First Aid Program. The completion card is valid in Ontario for 3 years.
First aid, CPR/AED and healthcare resuscitation training across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario.
