Vancouver Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
Our 1-day Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C course in Vancouver is ideal for anyone needing essential, hands-on training to manage emergencies at home, in the workplace, or within the community. Approved by WorkSafeBC as an equivalent to the Basic First Aid course (formerly OFA Level 1).
Course Overview – Emergency First Aid in Vancouver
This fully in-person Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C course in Vancouver is designed for individuals requiring basic information on first aid. Participants receive comprehensive, hands-on training in emergency response techniques, focusing on lifesaving skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and injury management.
Key Topics Covered:
- CPR and AED Training: Practice CPR for adults, children, and infants, and learn how to use an AED to restore responsiveness in cardiac emergencies.
- First Aid for Common Injuries: Learn to manage burns, fractures, severe bleeding, and minor injuries effectively.
- Choking and Breathing Emergencies: Develop skills to recognize and respond to airway emergencies like choking and respiratory distress.
- Patient Assessment and Emergency Care: Learn to assess injuries, monitor vital signs, and provide care until professional help arrives.
- Providing Care in Emergencies: Gain practical knowledge to handle emergencies confidently in various settings, including child care, workplaces, and community environments.
With experienced instructors based in Vancouver and immersive practice scenarios, this course emphasizes the practical application of first aid principles to ensure participants gain the confidence and competence to handle real-life emergencies.
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Why Choose This Course?
- Equivalent to Basic First Aid: Meets WorkSafeBC requirements as equivalent to Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1).
- Workplace Compliance: Ideal for workplaces in Vancouver requiring first aid and CPR certification to meet WorkSafeBC and WSIB standards.
- Hands-On Learning: Fully in-person format emphasizes practical application of lifesaving techniques and first aid principles.
- Recognized Certification: Earn a Canadian Red Cross certification card, valid for 3 years and widely accepted across Canada, including in Vancouver.
- Designed for All Needs: Perfect for personal interest, workplace requirements, or individuals looking to help save lives in emergencies in Vancouver and surrounding areas.
Course Duration:
- Full Course: 8 hours of in-person training in Vancouver.
- Recertification: Full course required.
This fully in-person format provides a complete, immersive first aid training experience, allowing participants to practice and refine their skills under the guidance of expert instructors in Vancouver.
WorkSafeBC Regulatory Standards
This emergency first aid training course in Vancouver meets WorkSafeBC standards and Canadian Red Cross guidelines, ensuring compliance with the latest occupational health and safety regulations.
For more information, find classes and course details for Vancouver on the WorkSafeBC or Canadian Red Cross websites.
Course Details
EMERGENCY FIRST AID - COURSE CONTENT:
- 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
FAQs
How do you give emergency first aid?
If you have no training and someone is seriously injured, please call 911 and follow their directions! But we believe you should take a course to learn how to give effective first aid. In a nutshell, knowing what to look for when assessing a situation and an injured person is important, as well as having a basic set of life saving treatments in your toolbox. Taking an Emergency First Aid course will give you an understanding of the priorities when an emergency happens, and the skills and confidence to be ready to treat a seriously injured person.
Is standard first aid better than emergency first aid?
Standard First Aid is a higher level certification, and will be acceptable for a larger number of employment situations than just Emergency First Aid. Standard First Aid is a 2 day course compared to Emergency First Aid which is only a 1 day course, so yes, Standard First Aid is more comprehensive. Standard First Aid covers all of the content in Emergency First Aid, but there will be additional knowledge topics that aren’t covered in Emergency First Aid including: Head & Neck Injuries, Poisoning, Environmental Emergencies, and a deeper dive into managing small wounds. There will also be more time to practice and become proficient with using First Aid Skills and you will learn a few additional skills including supporting injuries with splints and slings. Both Standard and Emergency First Aid certification are recognized as acceptable equivalents to OFA Level 1, and if any job requires Emergency First Aid then Standard First Aid will be acceptable too.
What is emergency first aid level c?
‘Emergency First Aid’ refers specifically to the level of First Aid Training - Emergency First Aid is a basic first aid course based on an 8 hour course outline. ‘Level C’ refers specifically to the CPR portion of the training which is integrated into the 8 hour course. CPR C prepares you to perform CPR with AED on adults, children, and babies, and is the highest level of CPR for ‘lay rescuers’, so if an employer requires CPR Level A or B, then CPR will surpass that requirement and be fully acceptable to them! Alert First Aid offers Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C on a regular basis - both as a one day in-class format, or a ‘blended’ format where 4 hours is spent completing an online course and only 4 hours is attended in-class.
Materials
The Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C course includes the following materials:
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual (virtual)
- Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)
***NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS*** For COVID safety reasons we running almost all of our Emergency Fist Aid course in a blended (half online, half in person) at this time - click here to switch to the blended course and see our full schedules!
Where to find us:
Visit our Vancouver training courses here.
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Who should take this course?
- Police
- Community Care
- Residential Care
- Dental Assistants
- Pharmacists
- Job Seekers
- Teachers and Teaching Assistants
- Bus Drivers
- Flight Crew
- Coaches
- Volunteers
- Respite Care
- General Interest for All Ages
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Victoria - Downtown | Vancouver | Nanaimo | Victoria - Tillicum Centre | Burnaby | Duncan (300 Brae Road) | Virtual Classroom | Trillium Lodge |
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.