Victoria - Downtown Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR B
Our Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR Level B course in Victoria is a one-day, hands-on training session approved by Island Health and BC Childcare Licensing. Perfect for Early Childhood Educators, Infant/Toddler Educators, and other childcare professionals, this course focuses on common childhood injuries and emergencies.
Course Overview – Emergency Childcare First Aid
This Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR course equips participants in Victoria with essential first aid and CPR skills tailored for childcare environments. The course focuses on airway and breathing emergencies, prevention of disease transmission, and managing injuries or medical conditions common in young children. Designed for individuals who care for children, this course provides practical training through realistic childcare scenarios.
Key Topics Covered
- CPR and AED Certification: Learn life-saving CPR techniques for infants and children, along with AED use in emergencies.
- Childcare First Aid Training: Respond to burns, cuts, fractures, and other injuries with a focus on prevention and effective care.
- Medical Conditions and Injuries: Gain skills to recognize and respond to common childhood illnesses and emergencies.
- Airway and Breathing Emergencies: Learn to manage choking, respiratory distress, and other critical scenarios in infants and children.
- Prevention of Injuries: Focus on strategies to minimize risks and ensure a safe childcare environment.
This childcare first aid course is designed to ensure participants in Victoria leave confident in their ability to respond to emergencies and provide the highest quality care for young children.
Join An Emergency Childcare First Aid Course!
Why Choose This Course?
- Meets Licensing Requirements: Approved by Island Health and BC Childcare Licensing for Early Childhood Educators and other childcare professionals.
- Red Cross Certification: Earn a Canadian Red Cross Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR Level B certification, valid for 3 years.
- Practical and Engaging: Hands-on training delivered through realistic scenarios to enhance retention and confidence.
- Flexible Options: Book a private course for your team in Victoria or join one of our regularly scheduled sessions.
- All-Inclusive Fee: The course fee includes certification, training materials, and hands-on practice with experienced instructors.
Course Duration
- Full Course: 8 hours of in-person training in Victoria.
- Recertification: Full course required for renewal.
Gain practical, engaging training tailored for childcare professionals in Victoria. Upon completion of the course, candidates will receive a certification card valid for 3 years.
Island Health and Licensing Standards
This Emergency Childcare First Aid course in Victoria meets the standards set by Island Health and BC Childcare Licensing, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations for childcare providers.
For more information about licensing requirements, visit the Island Health or Childcare Licensing websites.
Course Details
Childcare First Aid - Course Content
- The Red Cross
- Responding to Emergencies
- The EMS System
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway Emergencies
- Breathing and Circulation Emergencies – Child and Baby
- First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest – Child and Baby
- Wound Care
- Head, Neck, and Spinal Injuries
- Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
- Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Environmental Illness
- Poisons
- Caring for Children
FAQs
What is child care first aid?
Child Care First Aid is just what it sounds like - it is a first aid course that ensures that you are ready to provide first aid for children in the community. While ‘Emergency First Aid’ or Standard First Aid’ along with CPR C will have a more generalized approach to first aid, these will still meet the first aid requirements for most people who work in childcare settings. But if you work specifically in a licensed childcare setting your employer may prefer for you to be certified in ‘Emergency Childcare First Aid’. While most first aid topics are universal in nature, the Child Care first aid courses will have a few extra topics - such as a stronger focus on managing typical childhood injuries, and touch on some of the legal responsibilities that come with caring for other people’s children.
Are there any age requirements for this course?
All first aid courses are designed for those ages 13 and older, though it's important to keep in mind that most of the group will be adults.
Who certifies me in Emergency Childcare First Aid?
All of our Emergency Childcare First Aid courses are certified through the Canadian Red Cross. Alert First-Aid is an authorized Training Partner of the Canadian Red Cross.
What is Emergency Level First Aid?
Emergency First Aid is a basic 1 day course that focuses on life saving skills and knowledge. It is the minimum requirement for many jobs, but some employers may require the 2 day Standard First Aid certification instead. Worksafe BC recognizes Red Cross Emergency First Aid certificate as equivalent to OFA Level 1. Topics covered include: Scene Assessment, Primary Assessment, Clearing an Obstructed Airway, CPR with AED, Breathing and Circulation Emergencies, Controlling Severe Bleeds, Basic Minor Wound Management.
Do you need first aid training to be a babysitter?
There are no requirements if you are babysitting a single sibling group or up to 2 children at a time. That being said, many parents would prefer or even require their babysitters to have first aid certification. We think it is very important that anybody who is babysitting children be trained in first aid so that they will know what to do in case there is an emergency even if it isn’t required by law!
Does Emergency First Aid cover children?
Yes, the Emergency First Aid courses that we teach will always touch on how skills might be different when applied to children and give specific instructions for child CPR. If you sign up for Emergency First Aid with CPR C the course will also include CPR and choking procedures for babies. While most first aid topics apply similarly across all age groups, if you are looking for a course with a bit more focus on children then you might prefer to sign up for one of our Emergency Childcare First Aid Courses instead of Emergency First Aid.
Materials
The Emergency Childcare First Aid & CPR course includes the following materials:
- Canadian Red Cross Childcare First Aid & CPR Manual (virtual)
- Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)
Where to find us:
Visit our Victoria training courses here.
Victoria - Downtown
Who should take this course?
- Childcare Providers
- Babysitters
- Summer Camp Counsellors
- Parents
- Grandparents
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR B course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Greater Victoria | Brentwood Bay | Central Saanich | Colwood | Esquimalt | Highlands | James Bay | Langford | Sidney | Sooke | Oak Bay | North Saanich | Metchosin | View Royal | Saanichton | Salt Spring Island | Gulf Islands
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.