Description of the CPR Levels
LEVEL A - is designed for the lay public. Ideal course to be combined with first aid for most workplace training requirements. The course content covers Adult CPR (ages 8 and up), choking, barrier devices and AED (Automated External Defibrillaiton) training.
LEVEL C - Ideal for targeted responders who work in teams such as life guards, fire and police personnel as well as those with or seeking a career in dentistry. The course content includes CPR techniques for adults, infants, children and one and two-rescuer situations, choking procedure for all ages, artificial respiration, barrier devices and AED (Automated External Defibrillation) training.
LEVEL HCP - is designed for health care professionals, such as doctors, nurses, paramedics and allied Health Care professionals (RT, OT, PT, etc.) within a medical environment or those pursuing health care careers. The course content covers adult, child and infant CPR, 2-rescuer, bag-valve mask and automated external defibrillation (AED).
Description of the CPR Levels:
The Difference Between Emergency and Standard First Aid Courses
Emergency - - Emergency First Aid is designed for the lay public. Course content covers emergency scene management, shock, choking, cardiovascular, emergencies and one rescuer CPR - adult, as well as medical conditions, severe bleeding, wound care and burns as well as an introduction to Automated External Defibrillation (AED). This course satisfies the Ontario First Aid Regulation for workplaces with less than 5 employees in the work area.
Standard - - Standard First Aid training includes all that is offered in Emergency First Aid as well as secondary survey, bone, eye, joint, head, heat and cold, spinal, and chest injuries, multiple casualty management, rescue carries, poisons, bites and stings as well as Automated External Defibrillation (AED). This course satisfies the Ontario First Aid Regulation for workplaces with more than 5 employees in the work area.
A) What Course Should I Take - For the Workplace?
What Course Should I Take? - For The Workplace?
- 1. We have a very small number of employees where I work and it is an adult only environment. What course should I take?
For Workplaces with less than 5 employees in the work area, the Workers Safety & Insurance Board First Aid Regulation 1101 states that (Emergency First Aid + CPR Level A), is acceptable.
- 2. We have more than 5 employees where I work and it is an "adult only" environment. What course should I take?
For workplaces with more than 5 employees in the work area, the Workers Safety & Insurance Board First Aid Regulation 1101 states that (Standard First Aid + CPR Level A + AED), is acceptable.
- 3. Is it possible to take courses on-line?
Yes - St. John Ambulance now offers some courses on line at www.sjatraining.ca. Those courses include: Canada Labour Code: part II Orientation; Fire Safety; Workplace Harassment Sensitivity Training; Lockout - tagout; WHMIS; WHMIS Refresher; Medical Terminology, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Bill 168 Achieving Compliance, Creating a Safe Workplace and Developing Workplace Violence & Harassment Policies and Programs.
- 4. My employer says that I should take a Standard + CPR Level B course. Which one is this?
The Standard + CPR Level B course is no longer offered due to a change in the international first aid protocols. Standard + CPR Level C is the course that you will need as it includes CPR for adults, infants & children, two-rescuer CPR, AED and artificial respiration.
- 5. I work in an environment where there are infants (less than one year old) and/or children (less than 8 years old). What course should I take?
Standard First Aid + Level C CPR (2 days)
- 6. I would like the most complete workplace training available. Which course is best? Either
Standard First Aid + CPR Level C & AED (2 days) Standard First Aid + HCP (Health Care Provider Level CPR
- 7. We have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on site. Which course should I take?
Standard First Aid + CPR & AED (2 days)
A company with an AED on site will set up a course to train their employees to the specifics of the AED that they purchased. St. John Ambulance will set up courses for groups (minimum of 6 employees). These courses can be combined with any level of first aid or can stand alone.
- 8. Our workplace has employee teams located in isolated areas, where 911 response is not immediately available. What courses should these teams take if they must care for a casualty for an extended period of time?
Standard First Aid + CPR Level A + AED followed by Medical First Responder.
- 9. I work for a retailer of children's products. I would like to provide advice to parents on car seats. What course should I take?
Child Restraint Technician Certification
- 10. I am a Security Guard. What course should I take?
Emergency First Aid with CPR Level A is the minimum requirement for security guards to be licensed in Ontario.
What Course Should I Take - For School Purposes?
What Course Should I Take? - For School Purposes?
- St. John Ambulance recommends that you check with your educational institution for the specific certification they require before registering for your course.
- 11. I am entering school to become a nurse. Which course should I take?
CPR for Health Care Providers (HCP), or Standard First Aid + Health Care Provider (HCP) CPR & AED (2 days) (Please confirm specific requirement with your school/college/university.)
- 12. I am entering into a fire, paramedic, policing or other health care program. Which course is best?
Standard First Aid + Health Care Provider (HCP) CPR & AED (2 days) This is the most complete first aid and CPR program and will cover all entry requirements relating to first aid.
What Course Should I Take - For Personal Interest?
What Course Should I Take? - For Personal Interest?
- 13. We have a new baby at home and we would like to train our caregivers on basic first aid and CPR as well as Automated External Defibrillation for children. Which course should I take?
Emergency First Aid + CPR Level C
- 14. I would like a basic course that will help me to respond to emergencies at home. What should I take?
In homes where everyone is over the age of 8 years, Emergency First Aid + CPR Level A, is recommended. For more complete first aid information, a Standard First Aid + CPR Level A + AED is a good choice. If there are children under the age of 8 Emergency First Aid + Level C CPR or the Standard First Aid & CPR Level C courses are good choices.
- 15. I am a new parent and I would like more information on how to install my child's car seat. Do you have a course for this?
Parents wanting to learn about proper car seat installation techniques should consider joining a 2011 Car Seat Workshop.