Course overview
Standard first aid goes further than the basics. This online course gives you the full body of knowledge behind first aid and CPR: how to assess a person, how to manage life-threatening emergencies and how to care for injuries and sudden illness until help arrives.
The early modules cover the role of a first aider, consent, scene safety and a structured assessment. The CPR and AED module covers adults, children and infants. You then work through choking, severe bleeding, shock, anaphylaxis and breathing emergencies.
The second half of the course covers injuries such as wounds, fractures, burns and head, neck and spine injuries, medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergencies, seizures and poisoning, and environmental emergencies such as heat illness, hypothermia and frostbite. The final module covers first aid kits, emergency action plans and incident records.
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
- Give CPR to adults, children and infants and use an AED
- Manage choking, severe bleeding, shock and anaphylaxis
- Recognize and respond to fractures, sprains, burns, wounds and head, neck and spine injuries
- Respond to medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergencies, seizures and poisoning
- Respond to heat, cold and other environmental emergencies
- Plan first aid coverage, keep records and report incidents at work
Laws and regulations covered
General education based on the current official texts and guidance. It is not legal advice.
Who this course is for
- Designated first aiders and team leads who want in-depth knowledge
- Supervisors, managers and health and safety representatives
- Employees in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, childcare and recreation
- Anyone refreshing first aid knowledge between in-person courses
What's inside the course
1First aid fundamentals4 lessons
- The role and limits of a first aider
- Consent and Good Samaritan principles
- Scene safety and personal protective equipment
- Calling 9-1-1 and handing over to responders
- Module quiz
2Assessing the person4 lessons
- Check, call, care
- Primary and secondary assessment
- The recovery position and moving a person
- 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 emergencies4 lessons
- Choking in adults, children and infants
- Severe bleeding and shock
- Anaphylaxis and epinephrine auto-injectors
- Breathing emergencies and asthma
- Module quiz
5Injuries5 lessons
- Wounds and infection control
- Fractures, sprains and strains
- Burns, scalds and electrical injuries
- Head, neck and spine injuries
- Chest and abdominal injuries
- Module quiz
6Medical emergencies5 lessons
- Heart attack and angina
- Stroke and sudden illness
- Diabetic emergencies
- Seizures and fainting
- Poisoning and substance exposure
- Module quiz
7Environmental emergencies3 lessons
- Heat illness
- Hypothermia and frostbite
- Bites, stings and allergic reactions
- Module quiz
8First aid at work3 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.
What is the difference between emergency and standard first aid?
Standard first aid covers more topics in more depth, including injuries, medical emergencies and environmental emergencies. Emergency first aid focuses on the most urgent situations and is shorter.
Does the course include hands-on practice?
No. You learn the steps and the reasons behind them online. Hands-on practice with an instructor is not part of this course.
How long does it take?
Most learners finish in about six 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.
Training a team?
Group enrolment, progress reports and invoices in Canadian dollars.
