Course Overview

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. Through a combination of instruction, demonstration, and hands-on practice, participants will learn how to determine the severity of a patient’s condition and practice safe intervention when providing them with emergency support.

This course is aimed at lay rescuers or employees who are required to receive 8 hours or less of emergency or basic first aid instruction/practice as stipulated by provincial or federal health & safety regulations.

NOTE: provincial requirements vary. This course meets or exceeds requirements in most provinces. Click here to learn more.

Course Duration

~ 7 hours

Course Materials

Required Manual:
First Aid Reference Manual

• Print = RE2101E
• eBook = RE2101ED

Course Completion Card

Emergency First Aid Level A
Valid for: 3 years*

*Heart & Stroke recommends annual renewal of CPR/AED skills.

Reference: https://cpr.heartandstroke.ca/s/article/Course-Emergency-First-Aid-Level-A?language=en_US