Canadian Red Cross CPR/AED Level A or C

CPR AED Level C is a training program that combines CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training. This course teaches the same basic CPR skills as Level A, but also includes training on how to treat children and infants in addition to adults.

The only difference between CPR A and CPR C is the age group treated.  CPR A only teaches CPR/AED for adults, while CPR C teaches CPR/AED for adults, children and infants.  Both courses also teach procedures for choking patients, major bleeding, and circulatory emergencies (heart attack and stroke).The appropriate level of CPR training depends on the specific needs of the individual and the context in which they are providing emergency medical care.

Yes, CPR Level C includes AED training in addition to basic CPR skills. AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training teaches individuals how to use a device that can analyze a person’s heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat in the event of a cardiac arrest. CPR Level C is appropriate for individuals who work in higher-risk settings and may need to respond to emergencies involving people of different ages.

No, Level C first aid is not the same as OFA Level 1. Level C first aid is a more comprehensive level of first aid training that includes CPR Level C training in addition to basic first aid skills such as wound care, burns, fractures, and medical emergencies. Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1, on the other hand, is the basic level of first aid training required by many workplaces and covers topics such as emergency scene management, injury assessment, and basic life support.