Basic First Aid Course (016289)
Upcoming sessions
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March 17, 2026
In-person NCR
8:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET)
English
March 23, 2026
In-person: Vancouver
12:00 pm to 7:30 pm (ET)
English
March 24, 2026
Virtual YellowknifeVirtual Victoria
12:00 pm to 7:30 pm (ET)
English
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Overview
Delivery method
Classroom
Duration
7.5 hours
Audience
Employees
Description
Basic one-day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Please note that the Emergency First Aid training sessions have resumed in person.
NOTE: The designation of this course has evolved: it was previously titled 'Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, AED' (016289). This update is intended to standardize the terminology used, with no impact on the course content, which remains unchanged.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this learning activity, participants will learn:
- the provision of basic first aid and the first aid attendant’s role and obligations in relation to basic first aid;
- emergency scene management;
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
- medical emergencies;
- shock and unconsciousness;
- anti-contamination procedures; and
- wounds and bleeding.
Presented by: Organizational Health Programs in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).
Registration deadline : 5 working days prior to the course date.
Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.
Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.
Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness (CWAHW). Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.
Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):
- For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
- To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
- For more information or if you have any issues with this course.
Accreditation by Law Societies:
Please note that this activity is not eligible for accreditation of continuing professional development (CPD) with the law societies.
If you have questions about the accreditation process, please contact the Accreditation team.
Additional upcoming sessions
| Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) | 016289-EN-2026-03-17 | In-person NCR | English | Full | Sign in to register |
| March 23, 2026, 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm (ET) | 016289-EN-2026-03-23 | In-person: Vancouver | English | 16 | Sign in to register |
| March 24, 2026, 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm (ET) | 016289-EN-2026-03-24 | Virtual Yellowknife | English | 20 | Sign in to register |
| May 05, 2026, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) | 016289-EN-2026-05-05 | In-person NCR | English | 28 | Sign in to register |
| May 07, 2026, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) | 016289-FR-2026-05-07 | In-person NCR | French | 30 | Sign in to register |