Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR Training
Red Cross Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR Course
The Red Cross Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C/AED course is a one-day, hands-on first aid certification program designed for individuals who need basic first aid and CPR training for the workplace or want essential life-saving skills for home and community settings.
This course focuses on immediate response skills, teaching participants how to recognize, prevent, and respond to common medical emergencies until professional help arrives. It is designed to address emergent situations only. For those seeking more comprehensive or advanced first aid training, Intermediate/Standard First Aid (SFA) is recommended.
Course Fee
$99 + HST
Complete the theory online at your own pace, then join us for a in-class skills session. Includes Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED certification, valid for 3 years.
*Online portion must be completed before in-class session.
Course Overview
The Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C/AED course provides foundational first aid knowledge and practical CPR training aligned with current Canadian Red Cross guidelines.
Participants will learn how to:
- Respond to cardiovascular emergencies in adults, children and infants
- Manage choking, airway, breathing, and circulation emergencies
- Reduce the risk of disease transmission
- Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively
This course meets Ontario Health & Safety (OHS) requirements for Basic First Aid and is recognized by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB).
Upon completion, participants receive:
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual
- Official Canadian Red Cross Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED certification card
Certification is valid for three (3) years.
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Training Formats
Online access will be delivered by email with a link to the course content from the Red Cross. The link will be supplied 1–2 business days after registration.
The online portion (~6 hours) must be completed prior to your in-class session.
The online training cannot be completed more than 6 weeks before your in-class date.
Important Notes
If the online portion is not completed before class, participants will not be eligible to attend. No refunds or transfers apply once online access has been issued.
Rescheduling must occur more than 7 days prior to the course date. A $25.00 + HST administrative fee applies.
Bring proof of online completion (printed or digital certificate).
Intermediate/Standard First Aid is a comprehensive two-day in-person course covering breathing emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, injuries, environmental emergencies, and medical conditions.
Includes CPR Level C and AED certification.
Meets provincial workplace safety requirements.
Important Notes
Participants must attend both full training days to receive certification.
Certification is typically valid for 3 years.
Arrive 10–15 minutes early and dress comfortably for practical skills training.
Who Should Take This Course?
This Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR certification is ideal for:
- Tradespeople and construction workers
- Drivers (transport, taxi, school bus, delivery, etc.)
- Security guards and safety personnel but please note that sometimes Intermediate/Standard First Aid is needed for security guards in malls, concerts, etc.
- Workplace employees requiring Basic First Aid
- Volunteers and community members
- Parents, caregivers, and individuals seeking first aid training for home use
Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR Course Content
This Canadian Red Cross Basic/Emergency First Aid training includes practical, instructor-led learning in:
- Preparing to respond to emergencies
- The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system
- Check, Call, Care approach
- Airway emergencies and choking response
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and first aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Wound care and bleeding control
Certification & Assessment
To earn certification, participants must:
- Participate in all required course activities
- Demonstrate essential first aid and CPR skills
- Complete a written knowledge evaluation
- Minimum passing grade: 75%
- Minimum passing grade: 75%
Successful participants receive a Digital Canadian Red Cross Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C/AED certificate, valid for three years.
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