First Aid
Our first aid courses are designed for those who want to learn essential life support skills to better respond to emergencies at home or at work. Our First Aid courses prepare learners through instruction, demonstration and practice. Equip yourself with the knowledge and abilities needed for common health emergencies.
Features
- Reflects science from the most recent Canadian Consensus Guidelines on First Aid and CPR
- Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
- Course options that meet or exceed regulatory requirements for workplace first aid courses federally and in most provinces and territories.
Content
- Emergency Scene Management
- Shock, Fainting, and Unconsciousness
- Head, Spine, and Pelvic Injuries
- Severe Bleeding and Wounds
- Adult/Child/Infant Resuscitation
- Medical Conditions (including Asthma, Allergies, Diabetic Emergencies, Seizures, and Poisoning)
- Treatment of burns
- And more…
Standard First Aid – Level C
Our Standard First Aid – Level C course is a comprehensive 2-day program designed to teach you essential skills to effectively respond to medical emergencies in the workplace, home or other setting.
Standard First Aid – Level C Recertification
Standard First Aid Recertification is 1-day course intended for people whose current Standard First Aid CPR AED Level C card is nearing expiry.
Standard First Aid – BLS
This comprehensive 18-hour course combines our Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider courses for a best-in-class foundation in emergency response and care.
Emergency First Aid – Level A
Emergency First Aid Level A is fast-paced and extensive 1-day course that delivers proven methods for providing basic, urgent assistance to injured or ill adults.
Emergency First Aid – Level C
Emergency First Aid Level C is fast-paced and extensive 1-day course that delivers proven methods for providing basic, urgent assistance to injured or ill adults, children and infants.
Interested in having a class held at your work, jobsite or other location?
All courses with Heart and Stroke meet WSIB requirements in Canada
Kevin Schroeder, instructor and retired Fire Captain has over 30 years of experience
Courses can be offered in the workplace or at Venture 13 in Cobourg, Ontario
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer small class sizes?
Class sizes are limited to 8 students. This allows ample time for leach learner to practice skills and gain confidence. There may be times when class sizes are less than 8.
How do I know what class to enroll in?
You can check with your employer on contact me at [email protected] and I may be able to help you.
Do you offer courses for first responders?
First responders are considered” Healthcare workers” and we do offer a BLS program that can be taught in half a day. Additional training is also available upon request, such as response to opioid poisonings. We can run a multitude of different real-life scenarios to help you gain confidence in the field.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Refunds are available only if the class is cancelled by Northumberland First Aid and CPR.
Do you have a vacinnation policy?
Heart & Stroke strongly recommends that all resuscitation instructors and their students be fully vaccinated in order to create the safest possible teaching and learning environment. Heart & Stroke requires that each credentialed instructor create and implement their own COVID-19 vaccination policy and make it easily accessible to students prior to course registration to help students make an informed decision about their resuscitation education.
