Event Phone: 2505075611
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June 12, 2026
08:30 – 16:30
***IMPORTANT: Please call us immediately after registration to gain access to your online learning modules. Should we not receive a call, your online portion will be sent to you by end of business day.*** Red Cross Blended First Aid – Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR C
- Emergency First Aid – 6 hours online + 5 hours in class
- Standard First Aid – 8 hours online + 8 hours in class
- New 2025 Guidelines
- 3-year certification
- Includes CPR Level C and AED certification
General Information
This course is a blended (1/2 online – 1/2 in-person)ย program. Students will receive training with a highly trained and certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor.
Learn how to respond confidently in an emergency with our comprehensive blended (14-hour minimum) First Aid, CPR, and AED course for adults, children, and infants. Whether you need certification for work or simply want to be prepared to help family, friends, or coworkers, this course is a great fit.
Youโll learn the latest first aid and CPR techniques while meeting Federal or Provincial workplace first aid requirements. The course also follows the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z1210 for Intermediate First Aid training. Gain practical skills, build confidence, and be ready to make a difference when it matters most.
Prerequisites
All individuals are welcome to register for this course. No prior experience or training is required.
Audience
All are welcome to enter this course. Ideal for individuals who want a broader understanding of various first aid topics, beyond that of Emergency or Basic First Aid. This is a blended course, therefor half (8-hours) will be online study before your in-person (8-hour) session. It is ideal for home, community, and workplace first aiders.
Course Content
Note: Although all topics below will be covered in class, many of the discussion topics will only be briefly discussed to confirm understanding and answer any questions. It is expected all blended learning students arrive having already completed the online component of the program. Students who have not completed the online portion of this course will be unable to proceed to the in-class session.
- The Red Cross
- Responding to Emergencies
- Includes:
- Preparing to Respond
- Legal Issues
- Aftercare for First Aiders
- Infection Control
- Includes:
- Check, Call, Care
- Includes:
- Responsive Patient
- Unresponsive Patient
- Prone to Supine Roll
- Recovery Position
- Includes:
- Airway Emergencies – Choking (adult/child/infant)
- Includes:
- Responsive Partial Airway Choking (adult/child/infant)
- Responsive Full Airway Choking (adult/child/infant)
- Unresponsive Choking (adult/child/infant)
- Includes:
- Breathing Emergencies
- Includes:
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
- Includes:
- Circulation Emergencies
- Includes:
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Includes:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – CPR (adult/child/infant)
- Includes:
- Compression-Only CPR
- Traditional CPR with Barrier Device
- Two-Person CPR
- Includes:
- Using an Automated External Defibrillator (adult/child/infant)
- Includes:
- Deployment
- Precautions
- Workplace/Public Use
- Includes:
- Wound Care
- Includes:
- Major Wound Care
- Minor Wound Care
- Burns
- and More
- Includes:
- Head, Neck, Spine, and Pelvis Injuries
- Includes:
- Concussion
- Includes:
- Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
- Includes:
- Splinting
- Slinging
- Includes:
- Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Includes:
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Seizures
- Mental Health
- Includes:
- Environmental Illness
- Includes:
- Cold Related Emergencies
- Heat Related Emergencies
- Includes:
- Poisons
- Includes:
- Various Toxins and Other Poisons
- Opioid Poisoning
- Bites and Stings
- Includes:
- Workplace First Aid Requirements
Course Book
Download the comprehensive First Aid booklet here!
Timeline
Students are required to complete the online component of their course prior to attending the in-person session. Typically this will take apx. 4-8 hours of study.
Average in-person course length is 6 hours for Emergency First Aid students and 8 hours for Standard First Aid students.
Completion Criteria
Candidates will be required to demonstrate all required skills and complete a multiple choice exam in order to be granted a certification. All candidates will be required to attend and complete both days of this program.
If you are looking for a re-certification program and wonder if you are qualifying for this course, please contact us
Certification
Upon successful completion of this fun and interactive course students will complete a written multiple choice exam. Candidates will then receive a Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Venue: Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street
Venue Phone: 2505075611
Venue Website: http://www.bepreparedvi.ca
Address:
Description:
201- 605 Discovery Street
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