First aid and CPR courses

Health and Safety training such as first aid has been deemed an essential service under the Reopening Ontario Act (O. Reg. 82/20). This permits the Ottawa Paramedic Service to continue holding first aid and CPR courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courses remain available to accommodate the health and safety training requirements for essential workers.

Proof of vaccination required

As of September 22, 2021, you must present proof you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter an indoor recreation facility for most activities, as mandated by provincial regulations(link is external).

Required proof

• Electronic or hard copy of your vaccination receipt(link is external) confirming you are fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means you have received two doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine at least 14 days prior.

• Valid identification that shows name and date of birth and has been issued by an institution or public body. Photo identification is not required and the identification does not need to be government-issued.

Exceptions

• Those with a medical exemption from a doctor or nurse practitioner.

All courses comply with the latest restrictions as outlined in Provincial COVID-19 response framework. These changes are set by the Province of Ontario, WSIB and Public Health, to ensure the safety of participants and instructors during training.

This framework includes:

• Requiring all participants to pass a COVID-19 self-assessment prior to admittance to the course
• Enforcing 2-meter physical distancing, except when required
• Providing additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when physical distancing is not possible
  • Gloves
  • Eye protection
• Personal issue bandages and equipment
• Enhanced cleaning protocols

The Ottawa Paramedic Service will continue to hold private group training for essential workplaces that can provide their own venue. All Provincially mandated COVID-19 restrictions must be followed. Please contact publiceducation@ottawa.ca (link sends e-mail) to obtain a course request form.

Credits

If you were previously registered for a course that was cancelled due to COVID-19, your credit remains on your account which can be used at a later time to register for our training. This credit does not expire and can be used for additional programming. This credit can also be applied to any City of Ottawa Parks and Recreation programming.

Certification Extensions

All First Aid and CPR certifications expiring on or after March 1, 2020, have been automatically extended until December 31, 2021. This extension applies to all first aid agencies Province wide.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Scented products can cause allergic reactions and respiratory distress. Students, staff and visitors are encouraged not to wear or use any scented products while at Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters

Below is a list of upcoming courses. Programs are advertised in the language in which they are offered.

The Ottawa Paramedic Service will hold private group training for groups able to provide their own venue, so long as it satisfies Provincially mandated COVID-19 restrictions. If you are looking for additional courses or a private booking for your group at your location, please contact us:

E-mail: publiceducation@ottawa.ca (link sends e-mail)

Phone: 613-580-2424, ext. 32434

Questions regarding the affiliation of an Authorized Provider to the Ottawa Paramedic Service can be address by calling 613-580-2424 Ext: 32434 or by emailing cpr@ottawa.ca (link sends e-mail).

This is a comprehensive two-day first aid course covering all major topics. The course is suitable for people looking for a solid foundation in first aid, people employed in a workplace of greater than 5 people, security guards, fire and police program applicants and anyone working with children.

This course is approved by WSIB for workplace first aid requirements and teaches the latest CPR guidelines.

This course is suitable for those wishing to register in LSS National Lifeguard Service - click here (link opens window) for a list of approved providers

Duration: Two Days (16 hours)

Cost: $134.96 + tax ($152.50)

Certification: Valid for three years

This course is suitable for those wishing to register in LSS National Lifeguard Service - click here (link opens window) for a list of approved providers

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

The recertification is intended for individuals holding a valid Standard First Aid Certification (2-days) needing to recertify. A certification is only deemed to be valid if the expiration date on the card has not passed. Students with an expired certification, must take the full 2-day Standard First Aid Certification (link brings you to Standard First Aid). In addition, students who took the recertification course the previous time, must take the full 2-day Standard First Aid Certification course again instead (this will be indicated on the first aid certificate).

In order to attend the course, students must provide proof of a valid certification at the beginning of the course. Students unable to provide a valid certification at the time of the course will not be permitted to attend.

This course is approved by WSIB for workplace first aid requirements and teaches the latest CPR guidelines.

This course is suitable for those wishing to register in LSS National Lifeguard Service - click here (link opens window) for a list of approved providers

Duration: Eight hours

Cost: $89.16 + tax ($100.75)

Certification: Valid for three years

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

This course is designed to provide participants with a general overview of first aid. This course is suitable for those working in small workplaces of less than 5 employees, parents and individuals looking for a general level of first aid for personal reasons.

This course is approved by WSIB for workplace first aid requirements and teaches the latest CPR guidelines.

Duration: One Day (eight hours)

Cost: $89.16 + tax ($100.75)

Certification: Valid for three years.

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

This course teaches participants how to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies. Students will learn to administer CPR to adults, children and infants as well as choking procedures and the use of an AED. This course is suitable for the lay public needing a CPR C/AED certification.

Duration: Half Day (four hours)

Cost: $53.32+ tax ($60.25)

Certification: Valid for one year

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)

This course is designed for participants that work in the health care setting (nurses, sports medicine medical and dental professionals) and other targeted responders such as; fire services, lifeguard or response team. It covers the health care provider standards of CPR for adults, children and infants as well as choking procedures and AED.

Duration: Half Day (four hours)

Cost: $68.81 + tax ($77.75)

Certification: Valid for one year

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)

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 and how to properly assemble and handle oxygen equipment

Duration: Half Day (four hours)

Cost: $68.81 + tax ($77.75)

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

This is a comprehensive two-day first aid course covering all major topics. The course is suitable for individuals working in the health care setting (nurses, sports medicine medical and dental professionals) and other targeted responders such as; fire services, lifeguard or response team that require a first aid certificate as well as a Basic Life Support (formerly Health Care Provider CPR C & AED).

This course is approved by WSIB for workplace first aid requirements and teaches the latest CPR guidelines.

Duration: Two Days (16 hours)

Cost: $166.75+ tax

Certification: Valid for three years

This course meets the prerequisites for the Lifesaving Society (LSS) National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certification.

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

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)

Duration

• Instructor Course: 14 hours – split over two sequential weeks
• Monitor (14 hours): Instructor candidates must attend an Ottawa Paramedic Service Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED course and watch an Ottawa Paramedic Service instructor teach. The instructor-candidate is to watch how the instructor teaches the course, paying special attention to timing, flow, material delivery, and teaching styles
• Co-Teach (14 hours): Instructor-candidates are required to co-teach a 2-day Standard First Aid course with a certified Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid Instructor. This co-teach must be scheduled within six months of the Instructor Course date. Instructor candidates are responsible for teaching selected items as well as assisting in participant evaluations, course set-up, takedown, etc.
• Audit (14 hours): Candidates successful in the co-teach must then 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.

Cost: $230.09 + tax ($260)

Prerequisites

• 18 years of age
• Valid Ottawa Paramedic Service Standard First Aid Certification

Course Work and Materials

Participants must contact Public Education to receive their Instructor binder and pre-course package that contains readings and assignments that must be completed before the beginning of the course

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 would like to become certified as an Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid Instructor. 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)

Duration:

• Instructor Cross-Over Course (4 hours): Content focus’ on the differences and specifics of teaching first aid with the Ottawa Paramedic Service.
• Co-Teach (14 hours): Instructor-candidates are required to co-teach a 2-day Standard First Aid course with a certified Ottawa Paramedic Service First Aid Instructor within 6 months of the initial Cross-Over Course date. This co-teach must be scheduled within six months of the Instructor Course date. Instructor candidates are responsible for teaching selected items as well as assisting in participant evaluations, course set-up, takedown, etc.
• Audit (14 hours): Candidates successful in the co-teach must then teach a 2-day Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED Course – within 6 months of the initial Cross-Over 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.

Cost: $101.77 + tax ($115)

Prerequisites:

• 18 years of age
• 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.)

Course Work and Materials

Participants must contact Public Education to receive their Instructor binder and pre-course package that contains readings and assignments that must be completed before the beginning of the course