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A fun, comprehensive first aid & CPR course in Victoria, BC that covers common home and workplace emergencies.

Victoria Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (Blended)

Victoria Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (Blended)

A fun, comprehensive first aid & CPR course in Victoria, BC that covers common home and workplace emergencies.

Looking for interactive and fun first aid training in Victoria, BC? Alert First Aid focuses on building confidence and muscle memory through realistic scenarios, hands-on training and enthusiastic instructors.

Our Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Blended courses offer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and certification through a combination of online and in-person training. This course is for those who need first aid certification in Victoria, BC due to work requirements or who just want more knowledge to treat emergencies in their own home. WorkSafeBC recognizes the Victoria Standard First Aid & CPR Level C as equivalent to the Occupational First Aid Level 1 course.

Full Course Length 8 hours online, 7.5 hours in class - $175.00 Register Now
Recertification 4 hours online, 4.5 hours in class - $90.00

Course Details

Victoria Standard First Aid course (blended) includes: 

  • 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
  • Head and Spine Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle, & Joint Injuries
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Poisons (includes opioid poisoning)

FAQs

What is Level C First Aid?

Level C CPR is the highest level of “lay rescuer” CPR and covers basic CPR, the use of AED and a small number of life saving techniques as they apply to adults, children and babies. Unless you work as a professional responder, or a health care professional in a clinical setting, CPR C will meet the needs of any employer who requires you to be certified in CPR. CPR C and CPR recertification are offered as stand-alone courses at Alert First Aid. That being said, CPR C is also included as an integral part of the majority of our first-aid courses, such as Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, and Marine First Aid. Most people get their CPR C certification as part of one of these First Aid courses. The only First Aid courses we offer that do not include CPR C are our Worksafe BC Occupational First Aid courses, since those courses are specifically focused on First Aid for co-workers, and don’t touch on children or babies.If you are signed up for one of our OFA Level 1, 2, or 3 courses and need CPR C certification as well, please phone our office, and this can be arranged to be included in your course for a reasonable fee.

How long is CPR C valid for?

CPR C is valid for 3 years after the day of your course. In a few very rare cases an employer may require you to recertify more often than every 3 years even though the certification hasn’t expired yet.

What is standard first aid and CPR?

Standard First Aid is a 2 day comprehensive “lay rescuer” course that usually includes CPR C training. |(In some rare cases a group can request that it be taken with only CPR A if it meets their requirements). This course is also offered in a blended format where the ‘knowledge’ topics are covered in an online format so that you only have to spend 8 hours in-class to work on skills. This first aid course covers everything from life-threatening emergencies to minor bumps and scrapes and is recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to the Occupational First Aid Level 1 course.

Does CPR C include first aid?

While the answer to this can be a bit complicated, the short answer is no. CPR Certification is sometimes the only requirement for specific employers - usually in professions such as healthcare, or for professional responders - since first aid skills are already ‘built into the job’ in some other way. Because of this we do offer stand-alone CPR C courses on a regular basis. That being said, while you CAN take a CPR course without taking first aid, you can NOT take a first-aid course that has no CPR component. CPR is an integral part of any First Aid course, and CPR topics will be touched on throughout the in-class portion of your first aid class. Any first aid course that you take with Alert First Aid will include CPR certification along with it. In summary: If you need First Aid and CPR certification, you only have to sign up for a first aid course - your CPR certification will be included. If you ONLY need CPR certification without any requirement for first-aid then you can sign up for a standalone CPR course.

Are online CPR and first aid classes legitimate?

While there can be benefits to learning about CPR online, if you require CPR certification for your job then at least a portion of your CPR class will need to be done in a live classroom setting. We do offer ‘blended’ CPR courses which are partially done online to reduce your classroom time, but we cannot issue legitimate certificates without including a classroom portion where the skill can be practiced and evaluated by a certified instructor.

Can first aid be done online?

If you need first aid certification for work, you can only do PART of the course online. We offer Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, and standalone CPR C courses in a ‘blended’ format where you are able to complete the ‘knowledge lessons’ online. This cuts the amount of time in the classroom for these courses fully in half, but it isn’t permitted to issue first aid certification unless half of your course time is spent in the classroom where an instructor can guide you through the practical skills and evaluate that you can perform them well enough to be certified.

Certification

Standard First Aid Blended Certification process Victoria

Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid certificates are now virtual! You will receive a certificate of completion once you've finished the online module, and a permanent first aid certificate will be emailed to you after you've successfully completed the entire first aid course. You will also be able to view your manual and standard first aid certification online at any time through your MyRedCross account. Certification is valid for 3 years

Recertification

Standard First Aid Recertification process Victoria 

Eligibility: To be eligible for a standard first aid recertification, you must have taken a Standard First Aid course with one of the listed first aid training agencies: Canadian Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Vancouver First Aid, St. John Ambulance, or Ski Patrol. Additionally, you should have completed the initial course within the last 3 years and still possess a valid certificate.

The recertification process typically takes about half the time of the initial certification course. This means you'll spend less time refreshing your skills and knowledge. 

There are no Blended Recertification Courses available at this time but you qualify to take a fully in-person Recertification by Clicking Here to Sign Up

There are no recertification classes at this time. Please check back.

Materials

Emergency First Aid & CPR Manual Victoria

The Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Blended course includes the following materials:

  • Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual (virtual)
  • Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)

Note: The online portion of your course will be assigned within 1 business day of registering for your in-person section. Please keep this in mind when choosing a date, and allow yourself enough time to complete the online portion of the course.

 

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Who should take this course?

  • Nursing students (RN/LPN)
  • Healthcare students (RCA/HCA)
  • Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs)
  • Job seekers
  • Girl Guides
  • Scouts
  • Field workers
  • Recreation Centre employment
  • Summer camp counsellors
  • Coaches
  • Lifeguards
  • RCMP
  • Police
  • Correctional Officers
  • Chiropractors
  • Anyone interested in learning how to save a life!

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (Blended) 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 to arrange a group course.

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