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First Aid and CPR Courses

Focus Protective Services is a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner.

All our classes are based on Canadian Red Cross guidelines, and our highly experienced and trained instructors are all hand-picked. This ensures your training is always kept to the very highest standard. Together with our training professionals, we have devised a unique training plan to provide the best, most informative and empowering training experience for you. We are proudly committed to the goal of building a safer community.

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  • WSIB Approved, Red Cross certification valid for 3 years in both First Aid and CPR, 1 year for BLS
  • Certifications are emailed to all participants by Canadian Red Cross in 3-5 business days
  • All First Aid courses complete at minimum CPR level C. BLS-HCP for health care providers is also available
  • All CPR courses include free certification in AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
  • All Courses are offered twice a week.
  • Courses are also offered at client’s site for a group of four or more.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING FIRST AID AND CPR COURSES:

CPR-C with AED

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. All include training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Courses offer training suitable for workplace or general interest. Includes the latest CPR guidelines. This course is for the occupation of Dental Office and Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Police Pre-Service and Student Nurse.

Emergency First Aid & CPR-C with AED

Basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Meets OHS regulations for Basic First Aid. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED. This course is for the occupations of Camp Counsellor, City of Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon seasonal employee, Hospitality Industry, Restaurant, Security Guard, Taxi Driver and Early Childhood Educator.

Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR with AED

Basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. Course is designed for those in the early childhood education industry as well as for parents/caregivers. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED. This course is for the occupations of Day Care, Parent and Caregivers.

Standard First Aid & CPR-C with AED

Comprehensive two-day course offering 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. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Meets federal and a variety of provincial/territorial regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED. This course is for the occupations of Canadian Border Services, Electrician, Joint Health and Safety Committee, Lifeguard, Message Therapist, Personal Support Worker, Pharmacist qualification for Injection Program, Dental Hygienist, Police, Physician, Registered Nurse, registered Practical Nurse, Firefighter Pre-Service and Paramedic Pre-Service.

Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR with AED

Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. Designed for those in the early childhood education industry or those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies involving children and babies. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED. This course is for the occupations of Child Care Worker and Teacher.

Recertification

Re-Certification is ONLY permitted for those who have a previous certificate issued within 3 years. Proof of certification is due on the day of the course (within the last 3 years) and it MUST be a Canadian Red Cross certificate. Re-Certification is only permitted once for every full certification.

Baby Sitting

The Babysitting course, refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.

Blended Courses

Emergency First Aid & CPR-C as well as Standard First Aid & CPR-C courses are also available as Blended Learning Course. Each Blended Learning course is divided into two components. Participants must first complete the self-paced online component, which includes the written knowledge evaluation, and then completes an instructor-led classroom component that includes the skills practice and evaluation session. Please note that the classroom component must be completed within six weeks of completing the online component.