
CPR/AED Level A or C
Course Duration:
CPR A: 4 hours of in-class instruction OR 2 hours of in-class training combined with 3 hours of online learning*
CPR C: 5 hours of in-class instruction OR 3 hours of in-class training combined with 3 hours of online learning*
CPR Level A & C Training Course
Certification Validity: 3 Years
Delivery Formats: In-class or Blended Learning (for CPR C only)
This Red Cross CPR course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to respond confidently and effectively to cardiovascular emergencies. Whether you're new to CPR or seeking certification for work or volunteer requirements, this course offers practical, hands-on learning aligned with the latest guidelines.
✅ Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the course, participants must:
Proficiently demonstrate the required CPR skills and emergency procedures
Achieve a minimum of 75% on the written knowledge evaluation
Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course
🏅 Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive:
A CPR Level A or C certificate, valid for 3 years
A digital certificate issued by the Canadian Red Cross
🔁 Recertification
CPR Level A: Recertification is not available.
CPR Level C:
In-Class Option: 3.5 hours
Blended Option: 2 hours online + 2.5 hours in class
Note: Online learning time may vary depending on the learner's pace.
📘 Participant Materials
Included with the course:
CPR Manual (print and/or eBook)
Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
Access to CPR resources (for blended learning participants)
Digital certification upon successful completion
📚 Course Content
CPR Level A (Adults Only)
Introduction to the Canadian Red Cross
Emergency scene management and response
Check, Call, Care protocol
Recovery position and basic airway management
Adult choking procedures
Assistance with medications
Recognizing signs of angina and heart attack
Recognizing and responding to stroke
CPR and AED use for adults
Managing life-threatening bleeding
CPR Level C (Adults, Children & Infants)
Includes all CPR A content, plus:
Choking procedures for children and infants
CPR and AED use for children and infants
Additional content as required by specific workplace or provincial legislation