First-aid course

Try our fun, hands on realistic first-aid training in a no pressure learning environment

Community Care First-Aid and CPR Level C

Did you know that 70% of heart attacks occur at home? This means that CPR training is most likely to help loved ones at home.

This basic one-day course teaches lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills for the workplace or home.

This course is considered equivalent to WorkSafeBC’s Occupational First Aid Level 1, is recognized by the Adult & Child Licensing Board, and includes the latest first aid and CPR Guidelines.

Course Content

• The Red Cross     • Breathing and Circulation 
• Preparing to respond   • Respiratory & cardiac arrest
• The EMS system   • Adult, Child & Infant CPR & AED 
• Check, Call, Care   • Wound care & building a first aid kit
• Airway emergencies      
         

Special attention will be given to situations specific to adult caregivers.

Course Materials

A virtual manual is included. Hard copy manuals are available for an additional $10.00.

Emergency First Aid & CPR Manual

Certification

Red Cross certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary  certificate at the end of your course, and your permanent Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C certificate (valid for 3 years) will be emailed to you after the course has taken place.

Recertification

If you have a current certificate, you are eligible to take the recertification course. You will need to show proof of current certification to your instructor in order to be certified.

Full Course Length: 8 Hours

Schedule and Online registration for Victoria BC

Schedule and Online registration for Nanaimo B.C.

Schedule and Online registration for Duncan B.C.

Schedule and Online registration for Vancouver BC

Click here to view the Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual



Our Clients Say

"The course material presentation worked well for me. There was hands-on practice, sharing, discussion, and humour."

Erika Hallschmid , Victoria B.C.
Healthcare First-Aid Course

"After taking many first aid courses, this was the most engaging first aid experience I ever had. The instructor's teaching method and use of scenarios/props helped reinforce my learning. Well done!"

Danielle Johnsrude, Nanaimo B.C.
Emergency First-Aid Course

"The instructor was enthusiastic and respectful of the variety of experience, background, and levels of confidence of all participants."

Spencer Alford , Victoria B.C.
Emergency Childcare First-Aid Course

"Excellent attitude! Attentive to all of our questions and delivered clear and concise answers. "

Janet McGarry , Victoria B.C.
Healthcare First-Aid Course

"Best 1st aid course I've taken. Thoroughly enjoyed Gary's presentation. Very helpful."

Carol Strynadka, Nanaimo B.C.
Emergency First-Aid Course

 

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If you have a group of people and would like us to come to your workplace to teach a Community Care First Aid with CPR C course, we offer this course in the following locations: 

Victoria | Langford | Esquimalt | Sooke | Cobble Hill | Mill Bay | Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cedar | Ladysmith | Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Port Alberni | Coombs | Parksville | Campbell River | Saltspring Island | Pender Island | Powell River | Gabriola Isand | Burnaby | Coquitlam | Delta | Langley | Maple Ridge | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Langley

Please give us a call at 1-866-282-5378 or send us an email at info@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.

 

Who should take this course:

  • Group home workers
  • Senior care
  • Working with adults and children with disabilities
  • Child care
  • Anyone interested in learning adult CPR & first-aid