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CPR-C and AED Skills


Yearly certification of CPRC and AED Skills is required for all: Personal Trainers, Medical Providers and Athletic Therapists.

(Standard First Aid with CPRC and AED Skills is highly recommended click here to view)

Course Description (Click each section for more details)

CPRC and AED Skills covers recognition of heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest and using the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for infant, child and adult. Blended online training (Code 8 EMS Only) and practical in-person session.

301 - Course Introduction

Legal issues in providing emergency care and the Good Samaritan Act. Understanding the Emergency Medical System and calling 9-1-1. Helping emergency responders by clearing away obstacles and quickly accessing the victim. 

302 - Heart Attack

Basic understanding of the circulatory system, narrowing arteries and high blood pressure. Angina and heart attack signs and symptoms. Actions needed in a heart attack situation including assisting the victim with their own medications.

303 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden Cardiac Arrest results from a disruption to the heart’s electrical system. Understanding that this can happen to anyone, at any age even with no previous heart conditions. Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and understand that every second counts in providing rapid care.

304- Initial Response

Surveying the incident scene for hazards to protect the rescuer and others. Importance of biohazard precautions such as wearing nitrile gloves. Rapidly assessing responsiveness and if the victim is breathing effectively.

305 - CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)

Checking responsiveness, providing chest compressions and opening the airway are all important first steps. Discussing whether a rescuer should breathe for the patient. Mechanics of CPR positions for adult, child and infant and delivering high quality chest compressions. Individual and Team CPR. 

306 - AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Defibrillators are small, lightweight, portable and battery operated devices that provides and electric shock to a fibrillating (quivering) heart. Using the AED is simple and straightforward. Prepare the chest, attach the electrodes and follow instructions. 

307 - Deploying The AED

Importance of strategically locating defibrillators for rapid access. Preparing the chest and positioning the electrodes. Safety concerns and delivering the shock.

308 - Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Choking)

Recognize the difference between mild and severe choking.  Understand the treatment options for conscious, unconscious and pregnant choking victims.

309 - PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome)

Anyone witnessing or responding to a serious medical situation may develop a critical incident stress reaction that, if left untreated could become Post traumatic Stress Syndrome, which is a debilitating condition.

310 - AED Demos

Manufacturer’s videos demonstrating Canada’s most popular AED units.