The Basic / Emergency First Aid and CPR C Recertification course is a Canadian Red Cross in-person renewal course for participants who currently hold a valid Basic/Emergency First Aid and CPR C certificate and need to renew their certification before it expires.

This course reviews and refreshes essential First Aid and CPR skills, including emergency response, airway emergencies, CPR, AED use, choking, breathing and circulation emergencies, and wound care.

Duration

5 hours in class

Prerequisite

Participants must provide proof of a current, valid Basic/Emergency First Aid certification from an approved provider. Recertification must be completed before the existing certificate expires.

Completion Requirements

Participants must:

• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

• Successfully demonstrate required First Aid and CPR skills and critical steps

• Achieve a minimum grade of 75% on the written knowledge evaluation

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive a new Canadian Red Cross Basic/Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification, valid for 3 years. The certificate is issued electronically through the Canadian Red Cross certification system.

Course Content

Participants review and practise:

• The Red Cross

• Preparing to respond

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

• Check, Call, Care

• Airway emergencies

• Choking

• Breathing and circulation emergencies

• CPR for adults, children and babies

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use

• Respiratory and cardiac arrest

• Wound care

• Required First Aid skills and emergency scenarios

Who Is This Course For?

This course is for individuals who:

• Currently hold a valid Basic/Emergency First Aid and CPR C certificate

• Need to renew their First Aid certification for work or school

• Require current workplace First Aid and CPR certification

• Want to refresh their practical First Aid, CPR and AED skills