As we navigate through this unprecedented time together, we are committed to helping you continue training while supporting the practice of social distancing. We have several online and blended training options for you to consider.
First Aid
CPR Training
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We use state-of-the-art instructional tools to customize the learning environment to provincial/territorial requirements, to industry-specific needs or to personal learning needs.
First Aid/CPR/AED
Learn essential skills with our wide range of courses to meet every need, including those looking to become babysitters. Courses are delivered in easy-to-follow steps, using practical hands-on components and a variety of training materials. We can bring the course to you for corporate or small groups.
Babysitting Course
Learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Youth learn the skills required to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.
About Gold Cross
As a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, we are proud to offer Red Cross learner-centred, evidence-based first aid training that empowers people across Canada with lifesaving skills while helping workplaces comply with health and safety legislation. First aid must be taught using up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines and best practice.
The Red Cross First Aid program offers more training options, greater convenience, and flexibility. More of our courses have blended learning options, allowing participants to learn at their own pace. Training materials have been redesigned to focus on the essential skills that people need to have when dealing with an emergency situation. Available in new digital format, the training materials are rapidly updated as new research on better methods of care emerges. Participants of Red Cross programs will now have access to our Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR online, and to a free download of our First Aid app.
Online Course Options
The Canadian Red Cross offers a number of online course options, which can be used to encourage training during this time. Participants looking to take a blended first aid course or first aid recertification coursein the future can take the time now to complete the online component.
To support this option, we are offering the online component of our Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, and CPR courses as separate stand-alone courses. These are normally offered as part of our blended delivery programs.
The online component will issue a confirmation of completion certificate which is valid for 90 days. Completion of this online training will also appear in the user’s profile and can be verified by their employer.
Participants will be required to complete the in-person training component within 90 days of completing the online component, after which they will be issued three-year certification. With many individuals postponing in-person training, this will provide a solution to continue supporting education in the short term.
Workplace Courses
Gold Cross First Aid programs meet provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards legislative requirements for workplace first aid training. We provide First Aid/CPR training programs developed to ensure full compliance with federal and provincial legislation in the province of Ontario. Some courses are available in online or blended learning options.
In Ontario workplace first aid requirements are outlined by the WSIB in Regulation 1101. This regulation summarizes the type of certificate, as well as the first aid supplies required by an employer based on the number of employees per shift.
First Aid & CPR training is required for most employees in the workplace. Our courses are WSIB compliant and meet federal and provincial occupational health and safety legislation. We offer training on-site at your location. Red Cross certificates are valid for 3 years from course completion.
Healthcare Courses
We provide first aid and CPR training designed to prepare pre-hospital and health care professionals for the challenges ahead. Programs meet provincial and federal requirements for initial training and ongoing recertification.
These courses are for individuals who are working or plan to work in the Health Care field.
Standard First Aid – CPR Level BLS (Basic Life Support)
This course is for individuals who are working or plan to work in the Health Care field and require the Basic Life Support level of CPR. This comprehensive two-day course offers First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. The course includes all CPR skills plus advanced skills such as artificial respiration and use of bag valve masks and AEDs. Provincially recognized certificate which meets WSIB and Canadian Labour Code certification, valid for three years, is issued upon successful completion. A renewal course is available. The renewal course is designed to review knowledge and skills learned in the full course.
CPR Level BLS (Basic Life Support)
CPR for BLS (Basic Life Support) is specifically designed for the current and future Nursing, Health and Emergency Care Service Providers. Topics covered include cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies, adult, child and infant CPR skills, two-rescuer CPR, automated external defibrillation (AED), use of the bag valve mask, rescue breathing and jaw thrust, anatomy and physiology and infection control. This course is a recognized prerequisite for post-secondary health and emergency service training programs. Provincially recognized certificates are issued upon completion. Annual retraining in CPR is recommended.
Standard First Aid – CPR Level BLS (Basic Life Support) – (Renewal)
This renewal course is designed to review knowledge and skills learned in the full course (highlighted above).
CPR Level BLS (Basic Life Support) – (Renewal)
This renewal course is designed to review knowledge and skills learned in the full course (highlighted above).
FIRST AID & CPR COURSES
Emergency First Aid
Basic one-day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.This is a one day (6.5 hours) course geared towards companies with less than five employees per shift. This course meets Canadian Labour Code and WSIB requirements and is designed to provide basic first aid training. A provincially recognized certificate, valid for three years, is issued upon successful completion.
Standard First Aid
This two day (13 hour) course that meets Canada Labour Code and WSIB requirements for workplaces with more than five employees per shift. The course provides clients with comprehensive training in over 25 first aid scenarios. A provincially recognized certificate, valid for three years, is issued upon successful completion.
CPR TRAINING
Learning to save a life is only hours away. In a matter of hours, you can learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a life-saving technique that is uncomplicated and easy to learn. In addition, the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), CPR dramatically increases the chances of survival from heart attacks. Courses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children, and babies depending on the level of CPR chosen. Courses meet legislation requirements for provincial/ territorial worker safety and insurance boards, and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of an (AED). Knowing CPR means you have learned a vital link in the Chain of Survival™ for casualties of drowning, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest until full care can be provided in a hospital.
CPR A
This course teaches CPR techniques to be used on adult casualties and is suited to workplaces/households that don’t include children. Training on automated external defibrillation (AED).
CPR C
This course teaches CPR techniques to be used on adults, infants and children. This level of CPR is mandatory for individuals working in childcare and is highly recommended to anyone taking care of young children. Training on automated external defibrillation (AED).
CPR BLS
This course is designed for healthcare providers and includes advanced resuscitations techniques including the use of the bag valve mask. Training on automated external defibrillation (AED).
BABYSITTING TRAINING COURSE
Offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.
COURSE CONTENT:
- How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
- How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviours
- Information on children’s developmental stages, and specific strategies for each stage
- How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies
- How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviours
- First aid skills
- The business of babysiting
