The Red Cross is on the cutting edge of first aid and CPR training throughout the world. The crest that symbolizes the Red Cross is a sign of first aid that is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. Millions of people die every year from cardiac arrest and circulatory emergencies. Would you know what to do if you saw someone collapse in front of you or begin suffering from signs of circulatory emergencies? The Red Cross teaches millions of people every year how to be prepared for this situation. With a short first aid and CPR course provided through the Red Cross you can drastically increase the chances of survival the victim.
The Red Cross offers a number of different first aid and CPR courses and stand-alone CPR courses. The following is a list of some of the popular first aid courses offered by the Red Cross:
- Workplace Emergency First Aid (Equivalent to Occupational First Aid)
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR
- First Responder Training and CPR
- Standard Childcare first aid and CPR “B”
- Standard first aid and CPR level “C” and AED
- Standard first aid and Health Care Provider CPR
- Emergency Childcare first aid and CPR “B”
- Emergency first aid and CPR level “A” and AED
- Emergency first aid and CPR level “C” and AED
- Stand-alone CPR level “A” and AED
- Stand-alone CPR level “B” and AED
- Stand-alone CPR level “C” and AED
- Health Care Provider CPR and AED (CPR HCP)
These courses all include Red Cross first aid manuals and training in the use of automated external defibrillators (AED’s). Candidates that complete the skills component of the course and the multiple choice exam will receive a Red Cross first aid and / or CPR certificate that is valid for 3 years. Many of these courses are equivalent to courses offered by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. Johns Ambulance and the Lifesaving Society. However, the Red Cross has the highest standards and is the leaderĀ amongĀ all of the providers.
For more information about the courses please select the highlighted word with the course that you need. We also offer first aid and / or CPR renewal courses. Learn to save the life of a loved one, co-worker, friend or stranger by learning CPR!