Canadian Red Cross CPR Level C provides practical, hands-on training for responding to cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.
Participants learn how to recognize an emergency, perform high-quality CPR, use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and respond confidently when immediate action matters most.
• Parents
• Caregivers
• Community volunteers
• Students
• CPR Level C + AED
• Adult, child & infant CPR
• Classroom or blended learning available
• Certification valid for 3 years
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CPR Level C focuses on the essential skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.
Learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, activate emergency medical services, and begin immediate care.
Practice high-quality CPR techniques for adults experiencing cardiac arrest.
Learn age-appropriate CPR techniques for children and infants.
Learn how to safely and effectively use an automated external defibrillator during cardiac arrest.
Recognize and respond to airway emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.
Build confidence through hands-on practice designed to prepare you to respond when immediate action is required.
CPR Level C focuses specifically on cardiac arrest, choking and other immediate life-threatening emergencies. Basic First Aid includes CPR and AED training while adding the first aid skills required for a broader range of injuries and medical emergencies.
| Compare Training | CPR Level C + AED | Basic First Aid + CPR/AED |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Individuals who specifically require CPR certification, including parents, caregivers, students, community members, and others seeking focused CPR and AED training. | Individuals who need CPR plus broader first aid training for injuries, illnesses, and workplace first aid responsibilities. |
| Adult CPR | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Child & Infant CPR | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| AED Training | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Choking Emergencies | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| First Aid Training | ✕ Not Included CPR Level C focuses specifically on CPR, AED use, choking, and immediate life-saving response. | ✓ Included Includes training for a broader range of injuries and medical emergencies. |
| Workplace First Aider Certification | ✕ No CPR certification alone does not meet the training requirement for a designated workplace first aider. | ✓ May Apply Basic First Aid may meet applicable workplace requirements depending on workplace type, staffing level, and access to emergency medical care. |
| Course Focus | Focused training in CPR, AED use, choking, and immediate response to cardiac arrest. | CPR and AED training plus first aid assessment and care for a broader range of emergencies. |
| Training Time | Approximately 5 hours in-class Classroom or blended learning options available. | Approximately 8 hours in-class Classroom or blended learning options available. |
| Certification |
Canadian Red Cross CPR Level C |
Canadian Red Cross Basic First Aid + CPR/AED |
| Certification Validity | 3 Years | 3 Years |
Great first aid training goes beyond checklists and certification. We help you understand why you’re taking each action so you can think clearly, act confidently, and help when it matters most.
Our instructors have responded to real emergencies. They bring that experience into the classroom to help you understand not only what to do, but how those decisions unfold in real emergencies.
You’ll learn why first aid techniques work—not just what to do. When you understand the reasoning behind each action, you’re better prepared to remember your training and adapt when every emergency is different.
The best way to build confidence is through practice. You’ll spend time applying your skills in realistic scenarios with guidance and feedback from experienced instructors.
Our goal isn’t simply to certify you for the next three years. It’s to prepare you with the confidence to step forward and help when someone needs it most.
Select your training format and location to view upcoming course dates and availability.
plus HST
Complete your CPR level C & AED training in one instructor-led classroom session.
plus HST
Complete a self-paced online module, followed by a shorter instructor-led skills session.
plus HST
Renew your current certification through a shorter instructor-led recertification course.
Select your training format above, then choose your preferred training location to view upcoming dates and availability.
Complete CPR C in a 1-day instructor-led classroom session. Choose your preferred training location to view upcoming dates.
Complete the online theory first, then attend your preferred location for a half-day in-person skills session.
Renew your eligible Basic First Aid certification through a half-day in-person course. Choose your preferred training location to view upcoming dates.
Train your entire team at your location or ours.