FAQ
Red Cross Training Courses are courses designed by the Red Cross and delivered by our experts. Red Cross Training Courses are HRSDC (Human Resources and Skill Development Canada) approved and meet CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety) requirements. Red Cross training courses are also approved by every WSIB board, with the exception of Quebec. FLASHPOINT is a Red Cross partner, meaning we have met or exceeded the rigorous standards set by the organization. For more information, take a look at our Red Cross Online Courses.
Emergency CPR & First Aid courses are more introductory compared to Standard First Aid & CPR. Emergency First Aid courses involve learning how to prevent and respond to cardiovascular emergencies, choking, breathing emergencies and prevention of disease transmission. Standard First Aid on the other hand is more intensive and is designed for people who need first aid training for work, or at home. Standard First Aid Courses include twice the amount of in-class training to help attendees develop a deeper understanding and more practice for First Aid situations.
Red Cross First Aid Courses come in several different levels. We offer the two certifications which are the most sought after in the workplace and for those looking to be prepared for emergencies at home.
CPR Level A – CPR Level A is the most common requirement for workplaces in Canada. It is a First aid for Adults Course, and is the most basic level of CPR Certification offered by Red Cross Partners. In this course you will learn how to treat and administer emergency care to Adults.
CPR Level C – CPR Level C is a more comprehensive course teaching how to deliver First Aid and CPR to Children and Adults. Due to physiological differences, administering CPR to a child is very different than to an adult, so special techniques for children must be taught. CPR C courses are generally taught to first responders such as police and firefighters as well as those who wish to be prepared for any emergencies which might occur at home.
Yes, First Aid Courses teach how to correctly and effectively use Automated External Defibrillators (AED). While those who have a heart attack outside of a hospital have about a 5% chance of survival, intervention with a defibrillator can increase the chances of survival up to 75%. Defibrillators save lives and our First Aid Courses will teach you how to use them.
The length of our courses vary depending on the level of training and format you attend (in-class only / blended training). Blended training allows for you to complete roughly half of the course at home online.
CPR Level C: In class only: 6 Hours. Blended: 3 hour Online component, 3 hours in class.
Emergency First Aid Course: In class only: 8 Hours. Blended: 3-4 hour Online component, 4-5 hours in class.
Standard First Aid Course: In class only: 16 Hours Blended: 8 hour Online Component, 8 hours in class. Please note for Blended Training the online components must be completed prior to the in-class training. The length of the online component varies from person to person and can depend on prior experience and knowledge of the material.
Blended First Aid Courses combine in-person instruction combined with online theory and information components. Blended learning offers an added level of flexibility with students able to complete the theoretical and informational components of their courses on a schedule and rhythm that works for them. Our Blended First Aid Training courses allow students to learn the hands-off portions of the course at their own pace while benefiting from the presence of in-person training for more hands-on instruction.
Yes you can as long as your certificate is still valid. If your certification has expired you will need to take a full course. We will re-certify first-aid certificates from any nationally recognized first-aid training provider. This includes St.John Ambulance, The Lifesaving society, The Heart and Stroke foundation or WCB.. Once you take a recertification course with us you will receive a Red Cross First-Aid Certificate good for 3 years.
Most Canadian Red Cross First Aid program certificates are valid for 3 years from the date you complete your course, including...
· Core (Basic) First Aid & CPR programs.
· Professional Responder programs.
· Wilderness First Aid Programs
· Instructor Development Programs
There are a few exceptions.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates are valid for one year only.