CPR-C

CPR-C covers all aspects of CPR skills and theory for adults, children and infants including two-rescuer CPR skills. CPR-C includes the importance of early defibrillation and how to use an AED. CPR-C certification is included in Standard First Aid.

Prerequisite: None.

Instruction & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors or First Aid Instructors teach and certify candidates. The Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be "current" for 24 months from the certification date.

Candidate recognition: Certification card for all CPR levels. (See Non-vocational awards below.)

Required reference material: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual

Recertification: CPR-A, -B and -C recertification is approximately 3-4 hr.

AT-A-GLANCE

  1. Demonstrate one-rescuer adult, child, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin, and how to use an AED.
  2. Demonstrate two-rescuer adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin.
  3. Simulate the treatment of:
    • a conscious adult or child with an obstructed airway
    • complications: a pregnant woman and person who is obese
  4. Demonstrate the treatment of a conscious infant with an obstructed airway on a manikin.
  5. Simulate the treatment of an unconscious adult, child, or infant with an obstructed airway.

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Non-vocational awards

Include Swim Program, Canadian Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star), Basic First Aid, CPR A, B and C, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Fitness.

Affiliates issue all non-vocational awards directly to candidates. Affiliates order the awards from the Society ahead of time for presentation to successful candidates at the evaluation.

The Lifesaving Society does not require a copy of the test sheets for these levels.

Only Swim for Life® licensees may offer swim program awards.