All Emergency First Response courses are performance based, not time based, unless specified by local workplace requirements. Individual course typically based on:
1. Number of participants
2. Participant ability to meet the prescribed objectives
3. Instructor-to-student ratios
4. Course delivery options
The following course durations are typical, based on a class size of 12:
- Primary Care (CPR) – 4.5 to 6 hours
- Secondary Care (First Aid) – 2.5 to 3.5 hours
- Care for Children (Child and infant CPR/first aid) – 7 to 8 hours
- Integrated Primary Care/Secondary Care and Care for Children – 8 to 9 hours
- AED Course – 2 to 3 hours
- CPR & AED Course – 2.5 to 4 hours
- First Aid at Work (Australia) – Minimum of 15 hours
- First Aid at Work (Great Britain) – Minimum of 18 hours
- Emergency First Aid at Work (Great Britain) – Minimum of 6 hours
Course duration can be customised to meet specific industry requirements.
For more information on specific course durations contact your Emergency First Response Regional Headquarters.