When you’re responsible for someone who needs to be trained in first aid, the last thing you want to be is stressed out trying to figure out how to get certified. Luckily, Canada has a national organization called First Aid Canada that offers a variety of first aid training programs to accommodate everyone from personal trainers to corporate health and safety departments. In addition to a long list of courses designed to fit almost any need, First Aid Canada also offers a variety of certification options. Although not all of these programs are available everywhere, many of them are available in most major cities across the country. There are even a number of online training options available if you can’t make it to a location near you!

Courses from First Aid Canada

First Aid Basic (2 days): This introductory course covers the basics of how to perform CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver, as well as how to manage a choking incident. It also includes instruction in the use of splints and bandages, wound care and first aid kits. It’s a good option for those who need a basic first aid knowledge base but aren’t interested in pursuing a more advanced certification. It’s also a good option for those who want to get certified but aren’t sure exactly how much training they need. For example, you could sign up for the Basic course and then take the Advanced course if you feel like you need more instruction in a specific area of first aid. This course is available in a variety of locations across the country.

First Aid at Work (3 days)

This course is designed for those who work in an environment where a first aid incident might be expected, such as a restaurant or a daycare. It covers all the basics of first aid along with the specific needs of those industries. The workbook is very detailed and covers everything from common injuries to how to use the right equipment for each type of injury.

First Aid and Cardiac (3 days)

This course is designed to help those who work in environments where an incident involving someone with cardiac issues might occur. It covers the basics of how to manage a cardiac incident as well as the specific needs of those who work in an environment where cardiac incidents might occur. The workbook for this course is very detailed and covers everything from common cardiac incidents to how to use the right equipment for each type of cardiac incident.

First Aid and Infant/Child/Adult (3 days)

This course is designed for those who work in environments where infants, children and/or adults may be present. It covers the basics of how to manage different types of incidents that might occur in a daycare, classroom or other environment where infants and young children are present. The workbook is very detailed and covers everything from common injuries to how to use the right equipment for each type of injury.

First Aid and Mental Health (3 days)

This course is designed for those who work in environments where someone who has a mental health issue might be present. It covers the basics of how to manage a mental health-related incident, as well as the specific needs of those who work in an environment where mental health issues might be expected. The workbook for this course is very detailed and covers everything from common mental health issues to how to use the right equipment for each type of mental health incident.

First Aid and Stroke/CVA/Brain Damage (5 days)

This course is designed for those who work in environments where a stroke, CVA or brain damage might occur. It covers the basics of how to manage a stroke/CVA/brain damage-related incident, as well as the specific needs of those who work in an environment where a stroke/CVA/brain damage-related incident might occur. The workbook for this course is very detailed and covers everything from common CVA injuries to how to use the right equipment for each type of CVA incident.

First Aid and Trench Rescue (3 days)

This course is designed for those who work in environments where a trench rescue might occur. It covers the basics of how to manage a trench rescue-related incident, as well as the specific needs of those who work in an environment where a trench rescue might occur. The workbook for this course is very detailed and covers everything from common injuries that might occur during a trench rescue to how to use the right equipment for each type of injury.

First Aid and Confined Space (3 days)

This course is designed for those who work in environments where a confined space incident might occur. It covers the basics of how to manage a confined space-related incident, as well as the specific needs of those who work in an environment where a confined space incident might occur. The workbook for this course is very detailed and covers everything from common injuries that might occur during a confined space incident to how to use the right equipment for each type of injury.

First Aid and Animal Care (3 days)

This course is designed for those who work in environments where an animal-caused injury might occur. It covers the basics of how to manage an animal-related incident, as well as the specific needs of those who work in an environment where an animal-caused injury might occur. The workbook for this course is very detailed and covers everything from common injuries that might occur during an animal-caused incident to how to use the right equipment for each type of injury.

Conclusion

There are many different first aid courses that are designed to meet the needs of almost any industry. Although the course structure and content will vary from program to program, almost all courses will include the basics of how to perform CPR, how to manage an emergency situation and how to manage common injuries. The important thing to remember is that even if you’ve never had to assist someone in an emergency, you should always carry first aid supplies with you. Even if you’re not sure what to do, you can still help the person until help arrives.