Durham First Aid Inc. is a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner in Oshawa, offering WSIB-approved First Aid and CPR/AED courses for workplaces, individuals, and youth—both in-centre and on-site with certified instructors.
Comprehensive 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.
Meets federal and Ontario’s provincial regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR/AED for workplaces that exceed 5 employees.See Standard First Aid Course Fact Sheet
Course Delivery Options:
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This course is designed to recertify your Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level A, C, BLS/HCP. See Standard First Aid Course Fact Sheet
The following are prerequisites for taking the Standard First Aid recertification (you must meet all three)
Course Time: 1 day in class
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options including Blended Recertification courses.
Basic First Aid 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 for workplaces with fewer than 5 employees. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED. See Course Fact Sheet. See Emergency First Aid Course Fact Sheet
Course Delivery Options:
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available for all delivery options.
Canadian Red Cross Certification in CPR/AED includes 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. Courses meet legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards, and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
CPR/AED Level choices:
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A course to recertify your CPR certification. Both levels include AED (automated external defibrillator ) training. Courses offer training suitable for workplace or general interest. Includes the latest CPR guidelines.
Prerequisite: Must have a current CPR certification. (Note: due to COVID – 19 all certifications that expired after March 1, 2020 are extended until December 31, 2021, if your card is expired prior to March 1, 2020 you will need to take the full course)
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available for all delivery options.
Our experienced Youth Leaders will provide a course in basic first aid and care-giving skills. Learners learn how to provide care to younger children from a variety of age groups and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Course also offers youth the training to promote themselves as a babysitter to prospective parents. Help your child build valuable skills for a lifetime, as a trained babysitter. See Babysitter Course Fact Sheet
Learner age range: 11 – 15
Course Length: 1 day in class.
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available.
A youth program for ages 9 – 13, developed by the Canadian Red Cross to teach safety awareness and first aid skills to elementary school-aged children. Lessons taught by the Youth Leaders are supported by an interactive workbook. Learners work through variety of everyday situations that are potentially dangerous and they learn to check for safety, call for help, and care for an injured person.See Stay Safe Course Fact Sheet
Course Length: 6 hours in class
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available.
Three Certifications, one day.
This course is designed to build learner confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, team CPR, and perform rapid defibrillation (AED). Course includes Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy.
Who should take this course? In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in a fire service, rescue team, sports-medicine, and ski patrol.
This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to create a patient’s airway, the interventions to maintain it, and the equipment available to carry out these skills. Learners will gain the knowledge and skills required to provide the appropriate interventions, including measuring and inserting the applicable airway adjunct based on the patient’s condition. Course can also be combined with Basic Life Support training for additional certification, click here to register for BLS.
3-year certification
Course time: 1-2 hours
Designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to correctly identify when it is necessary to administer supplemental oxygen. Learners will learn how to properly and safely handle and assemble the equipment and how to correctly deliver supplemental oxygen through the appropriate delivery device. Course can also be combined with Basic Life Support, click here to register for BLS.
This is a 3-year certification
Course time: 1-2 hours
Designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board a vessel. Learners will gain knowledge of marine first aid equipment, and the transferring of patients from a ship. Aspects of course are focused in a marine setting. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008E.
See Basic Marine First Aid Course Fact Sheet
Course Length: Blended or 2 days in class
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Comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques and scenarios for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in a marine setting. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008. Designed for any person who wants to obtain a rating certificate, endorsement, or a Master or Officer certification, and for those providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near-coastal voyage, class 1, or on board a vessel on unlimited waters.
Course Length: Minimum 31 hours
1-year certification for BLS, 3 year certification for Advanced Marine First Aid
This course is designed to recognize but not diagnose those that are in a mental health crisis and provide emergency support to those individuals suffering from high stress levels, burnout and suicidal thoughts (and actions) are at an all-time high in areas such as workplaces, schools, indigenous communities and among professional responders. The course focuses on self-care and care for others.
The Red Cross Psychological First Aid Program broadens the focus of training from a crisis-centred approach to one of resiliency-building, which is more effective at improving outcomes for individuals and others in their care. The program uses the latest evidence-based research, with case-based learning that focuses on self-care, personal protection, loss, trauma and stress. The Red Cross Psychological First Aid Program also supports and complements other existing wellness education programs.
Course Length: 1 day
First aid and CPR skills for professional first responders or those wanting to become first responders (Fire fighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, 911 dispatch, patient transfer, race rescue, etc). Course teaches techniques for sustaining life, preventing further injuries, and caring for illnesses and injuries until the next level of medical personnel arrives. Includes CPR level BLS and AED. FR Course Fact Sheet
Course Length: 40 hours
Prerequisite: None
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For those with a current, non-expired First Responder Certification from the Canadian Red Cross or equivalent agency. This is a 20 hour course..
Prerequisite: Current non-expired First Responder Certification
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Course provides the knowledge and skills that are necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness for those functioning as a member of the health care team in a pre-hospital setting.
Course is for those providing a professional level of emergency response including firefighters, law-enforcement officers, and emergency medical services personnel. Includes BLS CPR and AED. Meets the Paramedic Association of Canada National Occupational Competency Profiles for the practitioner level of emergency medical responder (EMR). See EMR Course Fact Sheet
Course Length: 80 hours
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For those with a current, non-expired Emergency Medical Responder Certification from the Canadian Red Cross or equivalent agency. See EMR Course Fact Sheet
Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Responder Certification
Course Length: 40 hours
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This course is designed for those that want to upgrade from a First Responder Certification to an Emergency Medical Responder Certification and obtain more advanced life saving skills. Learners must have a current, non-expired First Responder Certification from the Canadian Red Cross. See EMR Course Fact Sheet
Prerequisite: First Responder Certification
Course Length: 40 hours
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available.
Comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings. Training is also suitable for those who act as guides or supervisors for groups of people.
The course covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus advanced strategies for providing extended care for more than 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
Course is for those outdoor enthusiast that are looking to learn about how to help someone in a remote setting. Wilderness & Remote First Aid
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 40 hours
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available.
Basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas. Course also offers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Suitable for those who work or live in remote locations or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Course is for those outdoor enthusiast that are looking to learn about how to help someone in a remote setting. Wilderness & Remote First Aid
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 20 hours
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available.
A course for individuals who are currently certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED Level C. This is a 20 hour course that will keep your certification current for another three years.
Prerequisite: Learners must have a current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification.
Course Length: 20 hours
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available.
If you already have your Remote First Aid and CPR/AED Level C (aka Basic Wilderness First Aid) and you want to increase your knowledge and skills then this course is for you. By taking this 20 hour Bridge Course we will prepare you to provide care to individuals overnight or for extended period of time. This upgrade is for individuals that work and/or spend significant time in a wilderness environment, or lead groups in a professional capacity.
Prerequisite: Current Remote First Aid & CPR/AED level C, or Basic Wilderness Certification.
Course Length: 20 hours
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available.
This 10-hour recertification course is for those that have a current, non-expired Canadian Red Cross Remote First Aid Certification. This course will refresh your remote first aid skills and keep your Remote First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certification valid for another 3 years.
Prerequisite: Current Remote First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification.
Course Length: 10 hours
Call today to inquire about a private course (905) 240-0092. Flexible scheduling options are available.
