Course Overview

All Heartsaver® CPR AED – Level C courses offer the same learning objectives – to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on an adult, child and infant experiencing a cardiac arrest in a safe, timely and effective manner.

In just a few hours – through video-based lectures, hands-on practice, and knowledge and skills testing – you will gain the confidence and ability to perform critical life-saving skills.

Course Duration

In-Class – 3hrs 30mins
Blended – 1hr 45mins
Renewal – 2hrs 45mins

What you can expect in all Heartsaver® courses*

• Introduction to CPR and AED: How high-quality CPR improves survival and the critical role of lay responders in the Chain of Survival.
• Signs of cardiac arrest: A review of the signs including sudden collapse, unresponsiveness, not breathing normally or making gasping sounds.
• CPR: Learn how to perform high-quality CPR – chest compressions and breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a pocket mask.
• AED: Learn how to use an AED.
• Choking relief: Learn the critical techniques to help a person who is choking.
• Other life-threatening emergencies: Learn how to help someone in an opioid-associated life-threatening emergency and a drowning emergency.
• Hands-on practice: Doing CPR and using an AED on mannequins to build confidence and proficiency.
• Scenario-based training: Applying your knowledge and skills to simulated cardiac arrest emergency situations to build confidence and readiness to respond in real-life situations, with a greater focus on women in cardiac arrest.

*Please note: Courses in Quebec may additionally include a module on anaphylaxis treatment. This module is not developed or regulated by Heart & Stroke.

*Please note: Thanks to newly integrated adaptive technology, both full and renewal course students can access the same blended learning online component.

Reference: https://cpr.heartandstroke.ca/s/heartsaver?language=en_US&tab=tab3