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CPR Level C Training

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C is the required level of training for certain professions such as police officers, firefighters, first responders, lifeguards and workplace first aid teams. Participants will learn how to perform CPR on an adult, child and infant. In addition, instruction includes what to do when a person is choking, rescue breathing, safety and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

  1. Classes

    • Different courses are available, each focusing on CPR with other first aid topics. Participants can take CPR with standard first aid, emergency first aid with AED, CPR and basic marine first aid or a re-certification course. Classes are available through the Red Cross, St. John Ambulance or at a certified center.

    Level C

    • Four levels of CPR certification are available in Canada. Level A is considered the lowest level of training and teaches adult CPR and choking procedures. CPR on infants and children is taught in the Level B course, along with all the procedures taught in Level A. In a Level C course, all the information from Levels A and B are taught along with training for two person CPR. Lastly, a Health Care Professionals course covers all topics from the first three levels plus instruction on how to use an AED.

    Course Facts

    • Depending on the course and procedures taught, a class can be six to 16 hours long. Students must pass a written exam with a minimum passing grade of 75 percent to receive certification. A certification is valid for three years; however, some employers may require re-certification more often. Courses must meet Occupational Health and Safety regulations for first aid and instructors are required to be certified. A Level C course meets the minimum requirements for health care professionals.

    Topics

    • Along with CPR, other topics taught in a Level C course are emergency scene managements, medical conditions and environmental injuries. Students learn how to treat wounds, bleeding, fractures and burns. In addition, participants are trained in how to treat head, spinal and eye injuries. Lastly, Level C classes may teach how to prevent disease transmission and how to use an automated external defibrillator to treat cardiac arrest.

    Additional Information

    • No prerequisites are required for students taking a first aid and CPR course except when enrolling to take a re-certification class. Students needing a higher level of certification cannot skip course work already covered in a lower level. Participants of any age can take a CPR class as long as they are capable of learning the skills.

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