Who Should Take This Course?

Perfect for:

• Early childhood educators and daycare staff

• Babysitters and nannies

• Parents, guardians, and family caregivers

• Recreation program and after-school staff

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Course Duration Options

• Minimum 8 hours in-class

• Recertification: 6 hours in-class

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​What You’ll Learn

This course covers essential emergency response skills for child and infant care, including:

• Red Cross principles and responding to emergencies

• The EMS system and the “Check, Call, Care” approach

• Airway, breathing, and circulation emergencies for babies and children

• CPR and AED for infants and children

• Managing respiratory and cardiac arrest

• Wound care and bleeding control

• Head, neck, and spinal injury response

• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries

• Recognizing and responding to sudden medical emergencies and environmental illnesses

• Poisoning emergencies and safe caregiving practices

• Injury prevention and safety when caring for children

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Certification Details

• Certification: 3-year Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR (digital certificate)

• Instructor: Certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor

• Completion Requirements:

  • 100% attendance and participation

  • Demonstrate all required skills

  • Minimum 75% on written evaluation

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Enroll Today

Hyra Crisis Control offers Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR courses in Kelowna and nearby communities. Whether you're working in childcare or caring for kids at home, this course gives you the confidence to respond in critical moments.

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Contact us to register, book group training, or find an upcoming course date.