Find CPR Courses in Canada: Red Cross, St. John Ambulance & More

Here are a few organizations in Canada that offer CPR courses:

- Canadian Red Cross: Offers a variety of CPR courses, including basic CPR, CPR for healthcare providers, and CPR for children. Find a course near you on the Red Cross website.

- St. John Ambulance: Offers a variety of CPR courses, including basic CPR, CPR for healthcare providers, and CPR for children. Find a course near you on the St. John Ambulance website.

- Lifesaving Society: Offers a variety of CPR courses, including basic CPR, CPR for healthcare providers, and CPR for children. Find a course near you on the Lifesaving Society website.

- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada: Offers a variety of CPR courses, including basic CPR, CPR for healthcare providers, and CPR for children. Find a course near you on the Heart and Stroke Foundation website.

When choosing a CPR course, make sure that it is accredited by the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Lifesaving Society, or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. This ensures that the course meets certain standards and that you will be learning from qualified instructors.

CPR courses typically cover the following topics:

- How to recognize a cardiac arrest

- How to perform CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths)

- How to use an AED (automated external defibrillator)

CPR courses can vary in length, but they typically last between 4 and 6 hours.

Once you have completed a CPR course, you will be certified in CPR for a period of time. The length of time varies depending on the organization that issued your certification. For example, CPR certifications issued by the Canadian Red Cross are valid for 3 years.