FAQs

Emergency First Aid vs. Standard First Aid

📌 Emergency First Aid & CPR

• 🕒 Shorter and introductory courses compared to Standard First Aid.
• 🩺 Focus on preventing and responding to emergencies, including:
  • Cardiovascular emergencies.
  • Choking.
  • Breathing emergencies.
  • Disease transmission prevention.
• Ideal for those seeking basic first aid knowledge for home or workplace safety.

📌 Standard First Aid & CPR

• 🕒 More intensive and comprehensive training.
• Designed for individuals who require first aid training for work or those looking for an in-depth understanding.
• Covers everything in Emergency First Aid plus:
  • Twice the amount of in-class training for more practice and deeper understanding.
  • Additional scenarios and techniques to address a broader range of emergencies.
• Perfect for individuals needing certification to meet provincial/territorial worker safety regulations.

Choose the Right Course for Your Needs

✨ Emergency First Aid: Quick, practical, and introductory for basic knowledge.
✨ Standard First Aid: In-depth and tailored for those requiring a higher level of preparedness for work or home emergencies.

Enroll with Brampton First Aid CPR and gain the skills and certification to respond confidently in emergencies.

Red Cross First Aid Courses come in several different levels. We offer the two certifications which are the most sought after in the workplace and for those looking to be prepared for emergencies at home. CPR Level A – CPR Level A is the most common requirement for workplaces in Canada. It is a First aid for Adults Course, and is the most basic level of CPR Certification offered by Red Cross Partners. In this course you will learn how to treat and administer emergency care to Adults. CPR Level C – CPR Level C is a more comprehensive course teaching how to deliver First Aid and CPR to Children and Adults. Due to physiological differences, administering CPR to a child is very different than to a child, so special techniques for children must be taught. CPR C courses are generally taught to first responders such as police and firefighters as well as those who wish to be prepared for any emergencies which might occur at home.

While in the labour marketplace, trades people, security guards, and drivers are those who are often required to receive first aid certifications, First Aid training sessions are useful to anyone who wants to be able to effectively administer help during emergency situations.

Yes, First Aid Courses teach how to correctly and effectively use Automated External Defibrillators (AED). While those who have a heart attack outside of a hospital have about a 5% chance of survival, intervention with a defibrillator can increase the chances of survival up to 75%. Defibrillators save lives and our First Aid Courses will teach you how to use them.

The length of our courses vary depending on the level of training and format you attend (in-class only / blended training). Blended training allows for you to complete roughly half of the course at home online. CPR Level C: In class only: 6 Hours. Blended: 3 hour Online component, 3 hours in class. Emergency First Aid Course: In class only: 8 Hours. Blended: 3-4 hour Online component, 4-5 hours in class. Standard First Aid Course: In class only: 16 Hours Blended: 8 hour Online Component, 8 hours in class. Please note for Blended Training the online components must be completed prior to the in-class training. The length of the online component varies from person to person and can depend on prior experience and knowledge of the material.

Just as traditional first aid helps us understand how to treat physical injuries, Psychological First Aid can help us give treatment to those experiencing the effects of loss, stress, trauma, and grief. Our Psychological First Aid courses place an emphasis on self-care and personal protection while recognizing the signs of psychological distress. The course follows the look, listen, link, live model for identifying and understanding those in need of Psychological First Aid. Psychological First Aid. Psychological First Aid seeks to address the urgent and immediate needs of an affected person in the aftermath of a disaster, and not to provide ongoing therapy. For more information, take a look at our Psychological First Aid Training Course page.

In very general terms, Mental Health First Aid is a broader, more general course designed to help provide assistance to people developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Psychological First Aid goes into greater detail on how to respond to a person who has experienced a traumatic event. Psychological First Aid is often delivered to health professionals and others with specialist mental health training. Mental Health First Aid Courses are appropriate for the general public, including non-healthcare professionals, so that they can assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. We offer both Psychological First Aid Training and a Mental Health First Aid Course

Bloodborne Pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria carried in blood that cause disease. Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted with infected human blood as well as other potentially infectious bodily fluids. Those most exposed to the risks of bloodborne pathogens are healthcare workers, disposal workers, emergency and safety workers. Some examples of common bloodborne pathogens are:

• Hepatitis B (HBV)
• Hepatitis C (HCV)
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

There are many methods which should be employed to protect yourself against bloodborne pathogens, such as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), treating all blood and body fluid spills as though they are infectious, handing all trash as if it contains sharp and infectious items, and more. For more information on how to keep yourself protected, register for our Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens (Online Training).

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training (TDG) is required for anyone involved in shipping, receiving, or otherwise handling dangerous goods. Training must be completed prior to the employee beginning work with dangerous goods. For more information check out our Transportation of Dangerous Goods online course.