Vancouver First Aid offers a wide range of CPR courses tailored to different needs and skill levels, including CPR-A, CPR-C, and CPR-HCP (Health Care Provider) / BLS (Basic Life Support).

Our courses are conveniently available throughout the Vancouver Lower Mainland, with training locations in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Surrey.

To learn more about our CPR courses and find the right one for you, simply scroll through the page and select your desired course.

CPR COURSES

In all CPR courses, participants will learn how to effectively perform chest compressions and provide artificial respiration following the latest CPR guidelines and standards.

Additionally, candidates will gain the skills needed to recognize and respond to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest and strokes. Every course also includes hands-on training in the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

CPR Level A Course Overview

In CPR Level “A,” participants will gain essential lifesaving skills and knowledge, including:

• Proper use of CPR manikins and AED devices for hands-on training
• Understanding the first aider’s role in emergency situations
• The “Check, Call, Care” approach to emergency response
• H.A.I.N.E.S. recovery position for unconscious but breathing victims
• Assisting with medications during emergencies
• Recognizing and responding to angina and heart attacks
• Identifying the signs of a stroke and providing appropriate care
• Managing adult choking emergencies
• Performing CPR on adults
• Proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Treating deadly external bleeding

For more details or to register for a CPR Level “A” course at the most competitive rates in the Vancouver Lower Mainland, click this link.

CPR level C Course Overview

CPR Level C includes all the content covered in CPR Level A, with additional training focused on:

• Choking emergencies for children and infants
• CPR techniques for children and infants

For more details or to register for an upcoming CPR-C course, click this link.

CPR-HCP / BLS Course Overview:

CPR Level HCP (also known as Basic Life Support) builds on the material covered in CPR-C and includes advanced lifesaving techniques, such as:

• Jaw thrust maneuver for patients with suspected spinal injuries
• Pulse checks to assess circulation
• Rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants
• Proper use of a Bag-Valve Mask (BVM) for assisted ventilation
• Two-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants

For more details or to register for an upcoming CPR-HCP course, click this link.

CPR-HCP / BLS is the most comprehensive CPR course we offer, providing in-depth training for medical professionals and first responders.