CPR Course
Course Highlights
- Participate in a fun, interactive learning environment
- Learn how to recognize and respond to cardiovascular
emergencies
- Access the Emergency Medical Services system
- Recognize and respond to life threatening emergencies
- Learn about automated external defibrillation (AED)
Course
Prerequisites
Course Materials
- Basic Life Support - CPR/AED Skills Card
- Certification Card
Four Courses to
Choose from:
Heartsaver
(Level A)
Learn to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies that occur
to people aged 8 and over.
Time Commitment: 3.5 to 4.5 hours
Heartsaver
Plus (Level B)
Learn to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies that occur
to adults, children 1-8 years old and infants under 1 year old.
Time Commitment: 4.5 to 6.5 hours
Basic Rescuer (Level C)
Includes all information covered in Level B, plus
two-rescuer CPR. The recognized level for health care professionals
(nurses, lifeguards, etc.) and First Responders.
Time Commitment: 6.5 to 8.5 hours
Infant/Child (Level D)
CPR skills focusing on emergencies involving infants and
children only. This level is also included in the Red Cross ChildSafe
Program.
Time Commitment: 4 to 5 hours
Recertification: The Canadian Red
Cross recommends retraining every three years.
For more information on the Canadian Red Cross Society
