The Basic / Emergency First Aid and CPR C course is a one-day Canadian Red Cross workplace First Aid and CPR certification course. The course curriculum meets the requirements of federal and provincial authorities having jurisdiction over workplace first aid training and meets the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z1210 standard for Basic First Aid training.

In British Columbia, the Canadian Red Cross Basic First Aid and CPR C/AED certification is accepted by WorkSafeBC as Basic First Aid, formerly known as Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA 1). The course includes current Canadian First Aid, CPR and AED guidelines and provides participants with practical hands-on training for responding to common workplace and everyday emergencies.

Duration

Basic / Emergency First Aid & CPR C: 7 hours in class

This is an instructor-led, hands-on course where participants practise First Aid, CPR and AED skills throughout the training.

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the course and receive certification, participants must:

• Attend and participate in 100% of the in-person course

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

• Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate emergency response procedures

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

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive an official Canadian Red Cross Basic First Aid and CPR C/AED certification, valid for 3 years.

The certificate is issued electronically through the Canadian Red Cross certification system and emailed to the participant after successful completion of the course.

Canadian Red Cross Basic / Emergency First Aid & CPR C also offers a 5-hour in-person recertification course where recertification is permitted. Participants must hold an eligible current certification to attend a recertification course. Workplace renewal requirements may vary by province and jurisdiction.

Who Is This Course For?

Basic / Emergency First Aid & CPR C is designed for individuals who require Basic Workplace First Aid certification and for anyone who wants practical First Aid and CPR training.

It is suitable for:

• Office staff and employees working in lower-risk workplaces

• College and university students

• Employees who require workplace First Aid and CPR certification

• Parents and caregivers

• Individuals who want to learn CPR and basic emergency response skills

• Businesses requiring designated Basic First Aid attendants

• Individuals requiring Basic First Aid / former OFA Level 1 equivalent certification in British Columbia

Some workplaces may require or prefer Intermediate First Aid depending on the workplace hazard level, number of workers, location and the employer's WorkSafeBC first aid assessment.

Course Content

Participants will learn and practise:

• The Red Cross

• Preparing to respond

• The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system

• Check, Call, Care

• Airway emergencies

• Breathing and circulation emergencies

• First Aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest

• CPR C for adults, children and infants

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use

• Wound care

• Additional First Aid content required by applicable provincial or federal workplace requirements

Included With Your Course

All participants receive:

• Canadian Red Cross First Aid eBook and course materials

• Hands-on First Aid, CPR C and AED training

• Written examination

• Skills evaluation

• Official Canadian Red Cross digital certification upon successful completion

• 3-year First Aid and CPR C/AED certification