Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED Certification
Course description
The course is suitable for
- people employed in a workplace of 6 employees or more
- security guards
- fire and police program applicants
- anyone working with children
Additional notes
- WSIB approved for workplace first aid requirements
- Certified first aid prerequisite for LSS National Lifeguard Service
Location
Public Education Training Centre - 2430 Don Reid Dr - Suite 202
Duration
Two Days (16 hours)
Cost
$146.85 + tax ($165.94)
Certification
Valid for three years
Course content
- Scene management, primary and secondary assessment
- Anatomy and physiology
- Shock
- Adult, child and infant CPR and choking
- Automated external defibrillation (AED)
- Heart attack, angina, stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Bleeding, burns and eyes
- Sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures
- Head, spinal, chest and abdominal Injuries
- Diabetes, asthma, anaphylaxis, poisoning and seizures
- Hyperthermia and hypothermia
- Moving and lifting
Date | Course Number | Language | Start Time | End Time | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
April 23 and 24 | Full | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
April 25 and 26 | Full | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
April 27 and 28 | 93095 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Course held at: Paramedic Head Quarters - 2465 Don Reid Dr. |
May 1 and 2 | 78795 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 7 and 8 | 78800 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 9 and 10 | 78802 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 11 and 12 | Full | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 13 and 14 | 78804 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 16 and 17 | 78808 | FRENCH | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 18 and 19 | 94955 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 21 and 22 | 78813 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 23 and 24 | 78814 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 25 and 26 | 78815 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 27 and 28 | 78816 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
May 29 and 30 | 78817 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 1 and 2 | 78820 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 3 and 4 | 78821 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 6 and 7 | 78823 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 8 and 9 | 78825 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 11 and 12 | 78830 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 13 and 14 | 78835 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 15 and 16 | 78837 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 18 and 19 | 78857 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 20 and 21 | 78903 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 22 and 23 | 78906 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 24 and 25 | 78909 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 26 and 27 | 78914 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
June 29 and 30 | 78924 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED Recertification
Course description
This course is only available for individuals with a valid Standard First Aid Certification who need to recertify. They must provide proof of a valid certification at the start of the course.
Valid certification
A certification is only valid if the expiration date on the card has not passed. Students unable to provide a valid certification at the time of the course will not be permitted to attend.
Expired certification
Individuals with an expired certification cannot recertify. They must retake the full 2-day Standard First Aid Certification
Additional notes
- WSIB approved for workplace first aid requirements
- Certified first aid prerequisite for LSS National Lifeguard Service
Location
Public Education Training Centre - 2430 Don Reid Dr. - Suite 202
Duration
Eight hours
Cost
$94.55 + tax ($106.84)
Certification
Valid for three years
Course content
- Scene management and primary assessment
- Anatomy and physiology
- Shock
- Adult, child and infant CPR and choking
- Automated external defibrillation (AED)
- Heart attack, angina, stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Bleeding and burns
- Sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures
- Respiratory (asthma), anaphylaxis, seizures and diabetes
Date | Course Number | Language | Start Time | End Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22 | FULL | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
May 6 | FULL | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
May 18 | 78811 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
May 31 | 78819 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
June 10 | 78828 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
June 17 | 78840 | FRENCH | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
June 28 | 78920 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Emergency First Aid with CPR C & AED Certification
Course description
This course is suitable for
- people employed in a workplace of 5 employees or less
- parents and individuals looking for a general level of first aid
Additional notes
WSIB approved for workplace first aid requirements
Location
Public Education Training Centre - 2430 Don Reid Dr - Suite 202
Duration
One Day (eight hours)
Cost
$94.55 + tax ($106.84)
Certification
Valid for three years.
Course content
- Scene management and primary assessment
- Anatomy and physiology
- Adult, child and infant CPR and choking
- Automated external defibrillation (AED)
- Heart attack, angina, stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Bleeding and burns
- Sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures
- Respiratory (asthma), anaphylaxis, seizures and diabetes
Date | Course Number | Language | Start Time | End Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
May 15 | 78807 | English | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
CPR C & AED
Course description
This course is suitable for people who need a CPR C/AED certification and will teach how to:
- recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies
- administer CPR to adults, children, and infants
- use an AED
Location
Public Education Training Centre - 2430 Don Reid Dr - Suite 202
Duration
Half Day (four hours)
Cost
$56.70+ tax ($64.07)
Certification
Valid for one year
Course content
- Scene management and primary assessment
- Anatomy and physiology
- Adult, child and infant CPR and choking
- Automated external defibrillation (AED)
- Heart attack, angina, stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Date | Course Number | Language | Start Time | End Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22 | FULL | English | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
May 6 | FULL | English | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
May 15 | 78806 | English | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
May 18 | 78809 | English | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
May 31 | 78818 | English | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
June 10 | 78827 | English | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
June 17 | 78838 | FRENCH | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
June 28 | 78917 | English | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Course description
This course covers the health care provider standards of CPR for adults, children, and infants as well as choking procedures and AED. It is designed for participants that:
- work in the health care setting such as
- nurses
- sports medicine
- medical and dental professionals
- other targeted responders such as
- fire services
- lifeguards
- response teams
Location
Public Education Training Centre - 2430 Don Reid Dr - Suite 202
Duration
Half Day (four hours)
Cost
$72.95 + tax ($82.43)
Certification
Valid for one year
Course content
- Scene management and primary assessment
- Anatomy and physiology
- Shock
- Artificial respiration
- Advanced CPR for adults, children and infants
- Automated external defibrillation (AED)
- Choking procedures
- Use of barrier device and bag-valve mask (BVM)
- Heart attack, angina, stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Standard First Aid Basic Life Support Recertification
Course description
This course is only available for individuals with both a valid Standard First Aid certification and a valid Basic Life Saving (Health Care Provider CPR) certification who need to recertify. They must provide proof of both valid certifications at the start of the course.
Valid certification
A certification is only valid if the expiration date on the card has not passed. Students unable to provide a valid certification at the time of the course will not be permitted to attend.
Expired certification
Individuals with an expired certification cannot recertify. They must retake the full 2-day Standard First Aid Certification
Additional notes
- WSIB approved for workplace first aid requirements
- Certified first aid prerequisite for LSS National Lifeguard Service
Location
Public Education Training Centre - 2430 Don Reid Dr - Suite 202
Duration
Eight hours
Cost
$114.55+ tax ($129.44)
Certification
Valid for three years
Course content
- Scene management, primary and secondary assessment
- Anatomy and physiology
- Shock
- Advanced CPR for adult, child and infant
- Choking procedures
- Use of barrier device and bag-valve mask (BVM)
- Automated external defibrillation (AED)
- Heart attack, angina, stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Bleeding, burns and eyes
- Sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures
- Head, spinal, chest and abdominal injuries
- Diabetes, asthma, anaphylaxis, poisoning and seizures
- Hyperthermia and hypothermia
- Moving and lifting
Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management
Course description
This course teaches students when and how to correctly administer supplemental oxygen to a patient using various delivery devices.
Students will also learn:
- how to maintain the patient’s airway
- administer suction
- oral airways
- advanced airway techniques
- how to properly assemble and handle oxygen equipment
Location
Public Education Training Centre - 2430 Don Reid Dr - Suite 202
Duration
Half Day (four hours)
Cost
$72.95 + tax ($82.43)
Certification
Valid for two years
Content
- Scene management and primary assessment
- Anatomy and physiology
- Delivery devices - bag valve mask (BVM), pocket mask and non-rebreathing mask
- Pulse oximetry
- Oxygen administration and complications
- Proper handling and storage of oxygen equipment (cylinders, regulators…)
- Suction
- Assisted Respiration
First Aid, CPR C & AED Instructor
Course description
This course is designed for individuals who have a strong grasp of first aid and would like to become certified to teach first aid and CPR. Individuals wishing to take this course should be:
- Comfortable speaking to groups
- Dynamic and energetic
- Clear and confidently speakers
- Confident in their first aid skills
Upon successful course completion instructors will be certified to teach:
- Standard, Emergency and Basic First Aid
- CPR A and C
- Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
Prerequisites
- 18 years of age or older
- Must hold an Ottawa Paramedic Service Standard First Aid Certification
Cost
$250 + tax ($282.50)
Materials
Participants must contact Public Education to receive their instructor binder and pre-course package that contains readings and assignments to be completed before the beginning of the course.
Email: cpr@ottawa.ca
Phone: (613) 580-2400 Ext. 32434
Learning Path
- Step 1 – Pre-Course Work
- Step 2 – Instructor Course
- Step 3 – Monitor
- Step 4 – Co-teach
- Step 5 - Audit
Step 1 – Pre-Course Work
4 -6 hours
Instructor-candidates have readings, 4 online pre-course assignments that must be completed before the beginning of the course. Candidates also have several lecture style presentations to prepare for delivery during the instructor course.
Step 2 – Instructor Course
16 hours total – split over two sequential weeks
Step 3 – Monitor
16 hours total
Instructor candidates must
- attend an Ottawa Paramedic Service Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED course
- watch an Ottawa Paramedic Service instructor teach, paying special attention to
- timing
- flow
- material delivery
- teaching styles
Step 4 – Co-Teach
16 hours total
Instructor-candidates are required to
- Schedule co-teach within six months of the instructor course date
- Co-teach a 2-day Standard First Aid course with a certified Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid instructor
- teaching selected items
- assisting in participant evaluations
- course set-up, takedown, etc.
Step 5 – Audit
16 hours total
Candidates successful in the co-teach must teach a 2-day Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED Course – within 6 months of the initial Instructor Course date.
Instructor-candidates are responsible for the delivery of the entire course – including class set-up, take-down, presentation and participant evaluations.
The instructor-candidate will be audited by an Ottawa Paramedic Service first aid instructor. Audits will take place during regularly scheduled Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid Courses. Upon successful completion, the instructor candidate will be a certified Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid Instructor.
First Aid, CPR C & AED Instructor Cross-Over Clinic
Course description
This course is designed for individuals who hold a current First Aid and CPR Instructor Certification with another agency (Red Cross, St-John's, Lifesaving Society, etc.) and want to become certified as an Ottawa Paramedic Service First aid instructor. Prospective instructors should be:
- Comfortable speaking to groups
- Dynamic and energetic
- Clear and confident speakers
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of first aid skills
Upon successful course completion instructors will be certified to teach:
- Standard, Emergency and Basic First Aid
- CPR A and C
- Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
Prerequisites
- 18 years of age or older
- Must hold an Ottawa Paramedic Service Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED Certification
- Must hold a current Standard First Aid and CPR Instructor Certification with another agency (Red Cross, St-John's, Lifesaving Society, etc.)
Cost
$150.00 + tax ($169.50)
Materials
Participants must contact Public Education to receive their instructor binder and pre-course package that contains readings and assignments to be completed before the beginning of the course.
Email: cpr@ottawa.ca
Phone: (613) 580-2400 Ext. 32434
Learning Path
- Step 1 – Pre-Course Work
- Step 2 – Instructor Cross-Over Course
- Step 3 – Monitor
- Step 4 – Co-teach
- Step 5 - Audit
Step 1 – Pre-Course Work
3-4 hours
Instructor-candidates have readings, 4 online pre-course assignments that must be completed before the beginning of the course.
Step 2 – Instructor Cross-Over Course
4 hours total
Focus on the differences and specifics of teaching first aid with the Ottawa Paramedic Service.
Step 3 – Monitor
16 hours total
Instructor candidates must
- attend an Ottawa Paramedic Service Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED course
- watch an Ottawa Paramedic Service instructor teach, paying special attention to
- timing
- flow
- material delivery
- teaching styles
Step 4 – Co-Teach
16 hours total
Instructor-candidates are required to
- Schedule co-teach within six months of the instructor course date
- Co-teach a 2-day Standard First Aid course with a certified Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid instructor
- teaching selected items
- assisting in participant evaluations
- course set-up, takedown, etc.
Step 5 – Audit
16 hours total
Candidates successful in the co-teach must teach a 2-day Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED Course – within 6 months of the initial Instructor Course date.
Instructor-candidates are responsible for the delivery of the entire course – including class set-up, take-down, presentation and participant evaluations.
The instructor-candidate will be audited by an Ottawa Paramedic Service first aid instructor. Audits will take place during regularly scheduled Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid Courses. Upon successful completion, the instructor candidate will be a certified Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid Instructor.