Course Durations

EFR Course Lengths

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.