COURSE
Emergency/Basic First Aid / CPR / AED
Course Overview
This course prepares participants to respond confidently to medical emergencies in the workplace or home setting until professional help arrives. Training focuses on essential first aid skills, CPR, and AED awareness, with an emphasis on practical application and effective decision-making.
Duration:
This course is offered in two formats. Both deliver the same content and lead to the same certification.
- In-Class (onsite/ public)
• 2 days in-person
• 14–16 hours total - Blended (Hybrid)
• Self-paced online learning: 8–10 hours
• In-person skills session: 1 day (6–8 hours)
• 14–16 hours total
The blended option completes theory online and skills in person, reducing classroom time while maintaining full certification requirements.
Delivery Options:
This course can be delivered:
- Onsite for employers
- Blended model for employers (theory online, skills in-class)
- Through scheduled public sessions.
Course Content
Participants receive hands-on training covering core emergency response skills, including:
- Emergency response approach and priorities
- Medical and legal considerations
- Communicable diseases
- Adult / child / infant CPR (Level C)
- AED awareness
- Heart attack and stroke
- Choking (conscious and unconscious)
- Shock
- Wounds and bleeding
- Head and spinal emergencies
- Burns
- Respiratory emergencies
- Seizures
- Diabetic emergencies
Training Method
Instruction combines:
- Practical skill stations
- Scenario-based exercises
- Instructor-led discussion
- Written evaluation
Training emphasizes confidence, correct technique, and the ability to respond effectively in real-world situations.
Course Materials
Participants receive:
- WMC First Aid / CPR Manual
- Certification card upon successful completion
Manual format (digital or physical) may vary by delivery method.
Requirements
- Full attendance is required
- Participants must successfully complete a practical skills and written evaluation to receive certification
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