Course Overview

Emergency First Aid (C) is a very intense and comprehensive course presented in one day. It teaches proven techniques for providing essential care in emergency situations to injured or ill people (adults, children and infants). Through theoretical content, demonstrations and exercises, participants learn how to determine the severity of a patient’s condition and provide safe supportive intervention in the event of an emergency.

For first responders or employees who are required only to receive eight hours or less of emergency or basic first aid training and exercises under provincial or federal health and safety regulations security.

NOTE: Requirements vary from province to province. The course meets or exceeds the requirements that are in effect in the majority of provinces. Click here to learn more.

Course Duration

+/- 8 hours

Course Materials

Mandatory manual:
First aid reference manual

• Printed version = RE2101E
• Electronic version = RE2101ED

Course Completion Card

Emergency First Aid (C)
Validity period: 3 years*

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

Reference: https://cpr.heartandstroke.ca/s/article/Course-Emergency-First-Aid-Level-C