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Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C

In-person delivery

Ages 13 to 17
Co-ed

This is a comprehensive two-day course, provided in partnership with Durham First Aid, offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to workplace requirements (Camp Councilor, Lifeguard etc.) or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. The course meets legislative requirements for Ontario worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. The certification is valid for 3 years.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a digital certification, emailed directly to the participant from the Canadian Red Cross.

Features:
  • Knowledge and hands-on skills practice
  • Take home materials: First Aid & CPR (manual from the Canadian Red Cross)
  • Interactive, in the classroom learning experience
  • Professional instructor: First Aid Instructor

*Due to the nature of the course activities, opting in to the Durham First Aid Release and Waiver during registration is mandatory. Questions specifically about the Durham First Aid Release and Waiver can be directed to info@durhamfirstaid.com for response by a Durham First Aid representative.

Time

Activity
8:15 a.m. Drop-off. University staff will greet participants and their parents/guardians at a designated area in Shawenjigewining Hall.
8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Course instruction
Lunch break

Lunch break offered in the designated classroom area

*Lunch is not provided
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Course instruction
4:30 p.m. Pick-up. University staff will greet parents/guardians at a designated area in Shawenjigewining Hall for pick-up.
*Schedule may change without notice. Breaks and lunch times vary and are determined at the discretion of the instructor. Before/after care is not available. The Day 1 and Day 2 schedule may vary.
  • 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.

  1. Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate all required skills, including critical steps
  2. Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75% (one on one oral test with the instructor is possible after attempting the test on their own)
  3. Learners must attend and participate in 100% of the course
  4. Learners must adhere to the Fundamental Principles
First Aid Instructor

Availability

Date: Thursday, July 3 to Friday, July 4 (2-days)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST (8-hour days)
Cost: $180 (individual)
Drop-off: 8:15 a.m. | Pick-up: 4:30 p.m.

*Individual participant pricing only. One individual per registration.

**Schedule subject to change without notice.
Waiver requirements must be fulfilled prior to the start of the course. 

See policies page for more information.