First Aid and CPR Course

Much of first aid is common sense, and people are almost certain to learn some elements as they go through their life. However, to be adequately trained, to provide effective life-saving first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation a person requires hands-on training by experts. Castor Canada's first aid and CPR courses are provided by experienced paramedics and firefighters who utilize their training and experience to allow students the best training available in an enjoyable atmosphere.

Castor Canada's courses are taught according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and are taught using the latest 2005 guidlines for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).. Several courses are available, this allows you to choose the course that most closely meets your needs.

For information on the first aid requirements of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in Ontario. Including the law (Regulation 1101) and the policy on first aid CLICK HERE.

First Aid Requirements Every employer employing not more than five workers in any one shift at a place of employment shall ensure that the first aid station is at all times in the charge of a worker who is the holder of a valid St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid Certificate or its equivalent Every employer employing more than five workers and not more than fifteen workers in any one shift at a place of employment shall ensure that the first aid station is at all times in the charge of a worker who is the holder of a valid St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate or its equivalent Every employer employing more than fifteen and fewer than 200 workers in any one shift at a place of employment shall provide and maintain at the place of employment one stretcher, two blankets and a first aid station that is in the charge of a worker who is the holder of a valid St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate or its equivalent

 

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