Standard Child Care First Aid
Enroll in our comprehensive two-day course and learn lifesaving first aid skills, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques, AED use, choking response, circulation emergencies, wound care management and strategies for maintaining child safety with a particular focus on childhood injuries and illnesses.
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In Class:Â 14 hours in-class
Blended: 7.5 hours in-class + 8 hours online learning
Standard Child Care First Aid Overview
This course is designed to meet the first aid and CPR guidelines. It fulfills provincial/territorial early childhood education and daycare worker safety and legislative requirements.
Join us to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to save lives and prevent injuries through focused caregiver training!
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Regulatory Compliance: Fulfills provincial and territorial legislative requirements specifically for childcare providers and early childhood educators.
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Childhood Safety: Specialized focus on childhood injuries, illnesses, and long-term safety strategies for daycare environments.
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Emergency Skills: Learn to manage choking, circulation emergencies, and administer infant and child CPR and AED use with confidence.
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Caregiver Readiness: Gain the qualified expertise required to satisfy safety standards while protecting the children in your professional care.
What You’ll Learn in Standard Child Care First Aid
The Red Cross
Understand the core role and fundamental principles of the Canadian Red Cross.
Responding to Emergencies
Learn to identify emergencies and overcome barriers to providing care.
The EMS system
Understand the emergency medical services system and how to communicate effectively.
Check, Call, Care
Master the simple three-step action plan to assess safety, alert help, and provide care.
Choking
Learn effective rescue skills to clear airway obstructions in conscious and unconscious victims.
Breathing and Circulation emergencies
Learn life-saving responses to respiratory and circulatory crises for children and infants.
CPR and AED
Master life-support skills including chest compressions and safe Automated External Defibrillator use.
Wound care
Learn essential techniques for managing cuts, burns, and other trauma in childcare settings.
Head, Neck and Spinal injuries
Understand stabilization protocols for nerve and bone injuries to prevent further trauma.
Bone, Muscle and Joint injuries
Learn to immobilize and treat fractures, strains, and dislocations using splinting and bandaging.
Sudden Medical Emergencies
Learn to respond to seizures, diabetic reactions, and allergic reactions in children and infants.
Environmental Illnesses
Learn how to manage conditions caused by heat and cold exposure specifically in childcare settings.
Poisons
Learn immediate response steps for ingestion or inhalation of harmful toxic substances.
Childhood Illnesses
Learn to identify common illnesses in children and provide initial care while seeking medical help.
Caring for Children
Gain specialized training on managing the emotional and physical needs of children after an emergency.
Legislative Requirements
Includes any other content required by specific provincial or territorial legislation.
Is This Standard Child Care First Aid Course for You?
Parents & Caregivers
Gain peace of mind and the practical skills needed to respond to childhood injuries and illnesses through our comprehensive Standard Child Care First Aid training, focusing on proactive child safety.
Childcare Workers
Fulfill legislative requirements and improve workplace child safety by mastering the treatment of childhood illnesses and common injuries. This course is essential for childcare professionals.
Early Childhood Educators
Stay compliant with safety regulations for ECEs while mastering techniques for responding to childhood illnesses and preventing injuries in early learning environments.
Key Course Details
- Duration: Minimum 16 hours in-class*
- Prerequisites: This course has no prerequisites.
- Certification: 3-year certification in Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B.
Requirements & Recertification
- Completion:
- Demonstrate a working competency of all required skills
- Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course
- Must adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross
- Recertification**: 8 hours in-class*
Ready to Become a Confident Childcare Provider?
Take the first step toward becoming a confident, qualified childcare provider by enrolling in our Standard Child Care First Aid course today. Join us to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care to children and babies in any situation.
Standard Child Care First Aid FAQ
How long is the Standard Child Care First Aid course?
The Standard Child Care First Aid course takes a minimum of 16 hours in-class*. This duration is designed to ensure comprehensive hands-on training for preventing and responding to injuries and illnesses among children.
Are there any prerequisites for this Standard Child Care First Aid training?
This course has no prerequisites. It is designed to be accessible for all caregivers, including parents, childcare workers, and early childhood educators seeking comprehensive safety skills.
How long is the Standard Child Care First Aid certification valid?
Upon successfully meeting all course requirements, you will receive a 3-year certification in Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B, issued as a digital certificate.
How does Standard Child Care First Aid recertification work?
The recertification session for Standard Child Care First Aid takes 8 hours in-class* for individuals whose current certification has not yet expired.