This minimum 16-hour, two-day certification course combines Intermediate First Aid with CPR-BLS Provider (C) or CPR Level C and AED training. The course runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on both days. The program reflects the current CSA Z1210:24 First Aid training standards and applicable WSIB requirements. Intermediate First Aid certification is valid for three years, while CPR/AED certification is valid for one year. Participants learn how to recognize, assess and respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate care until Emergency Medical Services arrive.

Course Topics Include:

• Heart attack and stroke
• Conscious and unconscious choking
• Rescue breathing and CPR
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
• Bleeding and wound care
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Head and spinal emergencies
• Respiratory emergencies
• Diabetic emergencies
• Burns and poisoning
• Seizures
• Airway emergencies
• Bites and stings
• Triage
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• Communicable diseases

This course is appropriate for workplaces and individuals requiring enhanced First Aid knowledge and certification under applicable WSIB First Aid requirements. Second Chance CPR is committed to accommodating students in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please contact us before your course so we can discuss how best to support your learning needs.