Available First Aid and CPR courses

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

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

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

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

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.

NOTE: This course is to become a certified Authorized Provider instructor with the Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid Program. 

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.