Course overview
Knowing what to do in the first few minutes of an emergency can save a life. This online course teaches the knowledge side of emergency first aid and CPR in plain language, so you can recognize a problem quickly, get help on the way and give care until responders arrive.
You begin with the role of a first aider: staying safe, getting consent, calling 9-1-1 and passing on clear information. You then learn the check, call, care approach and how to use personal protective equipment. The CPR module covers adults, children and infants and walks you through using an AED step by step.
Further modules cover the emergencies that matter most at work: choking, severe bleeding, shock, anaphylaxis, heart attack, stroke, asthma and opioid overdose, followed by injuries and sudden illness such as burns, head, neck and spine injuries, seizures and heat or cold emergencies. The last module covers first aid kits, emergency action plans and how to record an incident.
Please note: this is an online knowledge course. It does not include the hands-on practice with an instructor that most workplace first aid regulations and training providers require, and it is not a WSIB-approved or government-recognized first aid certificate. Check what your province and your employer require. Use this course to learn and refresh your knowledge alongside in-person training.
What you'll learn
- Assess a scene safely and check an unresponsive person
- Call 9-1-1 and pass on clear information to emergency responders
- Give CPR to adults, children and infants and use an AED
- Respond to choking, severe bleeding, shock and anaphylaxis
- Recognize the signs of a heart attack, stroke and opioid overdose
- Protect yourself and others from infection and keep accurate incident records
Laws and regulations covered
General education based on the current official texts and guidance. It is not legal advice.
Who this course is for
- Employees who may be asked to respond to a workplace emergency
- Supervisors, managers and health and safety representatives
- Customer-facing staff in retail, hospitality, offices and community services
- Parents, coaches and volunteers who want to build first aid knowledge
What's inside the course
1The role of a first aider4 lessons
- Your responsibilities and limits
- Consent and Good Samaritan principles
- Scene safety and personal protective equipment
- Calling 9-1-1 and handing over to responders
- Module quiz
2Checking the person4 lessons
- Check, call, care
- Checking for responsiveness and breathing
- The recovery position
- Preventing the spread of infection
- Module quiz
3CPR and AED5 lessons
- Recognizing cardiac arrest
- CPR for adults
- CPR for children and infants
- Using an AED
- Opioid overdose and naloxone awareness
- Module quiz
4Life-threatening emergencies5 lessons
- Choking in adults, children and infants
- Severe bleeding and shock
- Anaphylaxis and epinephrine auto-injectors
- Heart attack and stroke
- Asthma emergencies
- Module quiz
5Common injuries and illness4 lessons
- Burns and scalds
- Head, neck and spine injuries
- Seizures and fainting
- Heat and cold emergencies
- Module quiz
6Being ready3 lessons
- First aid kits and emergency action plans
- Recording and reporting incidents
- Final assessment
- Module quiz
Requirements and assessment
Requirements
No prior experience required. Lessons start from the basics and build towards practical application at work.
Assessment
A short quiz after each module and a final assessment. Pass mark: 70%, with up to 3 attempts.
Certificate of Completion
Complete all lessons and score 70% or more in the final assessment, and your Certificate of Completion is issued instantly in your account. It shows your name, the course title, the issue date and a unique certificate ID, as an A4 page you can print or save as PDF for your training records.
- 1Complete the lessons
- 2Pass the final (70%+)
- 3Download your certificate
It records completion of an on demand online course. It is not a professional licence, designation or accreditation, and Charter Compliance Academy is not affiliated with any government body or regulator.
Frequently asked questions
Is this course a recognized first aid certificate?
No. It is an online knowledge course that ends with a Certificate of Completion. It is not a WSIB-approved or government-recognized first aid certificate and it does not include in-person skills practice. If your workplace must meet a provincial first aid requirement, you will also need approved training from a recognized provider.
Does the course include hands-on CPR practice?
No. You learn the steps and the reasons behind them online. Hands-on practice with a manikin and an instructor is not part of this course.
How long does it take?
Most learners finish in about three hours. You can stop and resume at any time and you keep lifetime access.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. After you pass the final assessment you receive a Certificate of Completion with your name, the course title, the date and a unique ID. It records that you completed an on demand online course.
Can I enrol my whole team?
Yes. Use the team page to request a quotation in Canadian dollars with progress reports for your staff.
Training a team?
Group enrolment, progress reports and invoices in Canadian dollars.
