Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B - Course Overview
Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B provides essential lifesaving training tailored for childcare workers, Early Childhood Education (ECE) students, parents, and guardians. Over the course of eight hours, a certified Red Cross instructor guides you through practical first aid skills, injury prevention, and AED usage. Furthermore, you will master infant and child CPR specifically focused on caring for babies and children under eight years old.
Specifically, this course meets all first aid training requirements under Schedule C of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation(opens in new tab). Consequently, it serves as the ideal qualification for ECE students and daycare providers across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody.
Course Duration and Pricing
Price: $98.00 + GST (includes a 3-year Canadian Red Cross certification and a downloadable Child Care First Aid e-book).
Duration: 8 hours of in-person classroom instruction, plus scheduled breaks.
Coquitlam Class Location
We host regular public training sessions at Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship, 1160 Lansdowne Drive— one block west of Coquitlam Centre Mall. You can easily access the site via SkyTrain or local bus routes, and free parking is available onsite. Additionally, our location offers a short commute for participants travelling from Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, and surrounding Metro Vancouver communities.
Private Group Training Options
Alternatively, we bring our certified training directly to your workplace. Our instructors conduct private group sessions at childcare centers and schools throughout the Tri-Cities and Metro Vancouver. Simply contact us to request a customized quote. If you prefer to train off-site, we can also host your team at our Coquitlam facility.
BC Child Care Licensing Compliance
Before registering, ensure you select the course that matches your workplace requirements:
Children Ages 0–8 years: BC Child Care Licensing fully accepts our Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B course.
Children Ages 8+ (or mixed age groups): Caregivers looking after older children must complete the Red Cross Intermediate First Aid course instead.
Because requirements vary by facility, ask your employer or licensing body for the exact name of the required course in writing before you enroll.
Registration
Ready to get certified? Browse our course schedule click Register next to your preferred date to secure your spot.
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – Oct 31, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – Nov 14, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – Nov 28, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – Dec 12, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – January 9, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – January 23, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – February 6, 2027 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – February 20, 2027 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – March 6, 2027 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Level B – March 20, 2027 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency Child Care First Aid Course Details
Download Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid Fact Sheet
Basic one-day course designed to introduce caregivers to injury prevention skills and knowledge. The course covers lifesaving first aid skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR and AED) for children and babies. The course meets the legislation requirements for provincial/territorial early childhood education and daycare worker safety.
Fee
The fee for Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR training and certifcation is $98+GST per person. The course fee includes:
- Red Cross training and certification.
- Red Cross Child Care First Aid eBook (download).
Location & Parking
Safe + Sound's public Emergency Child Care classes are held at Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC(opens in new tab) V3B 5V8.(opens in new tab) We do not have an office at this location.
Parking: A large, free car park is available at the venue.
Areas served: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Vancouver, North Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Langley, Surrey, Richmond and Abbotsford.
Prerequisites
No previous first aid training is required before taking a Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid class.
Duration and Timing
Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Training includes 8 hours of in-person instruction + breaks.
CPR Level
Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid includes CPR level B and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training. CPR B covers skills for infants and children up to age 8 years.
Course Format
Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid is a full-day, in-person course. The class includes lecture, discussion and practical skills training. At the end of the day, participants complete a multiple choice knowledge evaluation.
Waitlist
If the course you'd like to register for is full, please contact us. We can add your name to the waitlist or register you for the next available course.
Completion
To receive an Emergency Child Care First Aid certification, participants must:
- Attend and participate in 100% of the in-person class.
- Demonstrate all practical skills and critical steps to the required level.
- Achieve a minimum mark of 75% on the multiple-choice knowledge evaluation.
Certification
Within a few days of completing your training, the Canadian Red Cross will email you an Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR Level B certification. The certificate is valid for three years from the date of the class. If you work with school-aged children (over the age of 8) as well as younger children, you may be required to take Intermediate First Aid & CPR C. If unsure, please check with your employer or give us a call.
Emergency Child Care First Aid Recertification
When the Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR certificate has expired, BC Child Care Licensing recertification requires repeating the full 8-hour course, including the minimum 3.5 hours of in-person instruction. They will not accept shorter, general recertification courses.
The BC Child Care Licensing Regulation states that the first aid certificate "is not renewable unless the holder, before the expiry date, participates in at least 8 hours of further instruction, at least 3.5 hours of which must be delivered in person, followed by an examination that includes demonstration and evaluation of the skills relevant to the matters described in section 2 of this Schedule." (Schedule C of the B.C. Child Care Licensing Regulation(opens in new tab))
Course Content
Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR includes the following topics:
- The Red Cross
- Responding to Emergencies
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and Circulation emergencies – Child and baby
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest – Child and baby
- Wound care
- Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries
- Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
- Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Environmental Illness
- Poisons
- Caring for Children
The course may also include any other content required by specific legislation
Participant Materials
- The Canadian Red Cross "Child Care First Aid Manual" (eBook) is available for you to download upon completion of the class. Once certified, course participants can find digital manuals here: My Red Cross (myrc.redcross.ca) > My Profile > My Digital Books.
- Pre-reading is not required, however, if English is not your first language, you may like to study the course book before your class. Once you have registered for a class, you can email us to request a copy of the eBook. You can copy and paste the following wording into an email: Hello, my name is (your name). I registered for Emergency Child Care First Aid on (date). Please email a PDF copy of the course book before my class at (your email).
- Printed manuals are available for purchase in class.
- Emergency Child Care First Aid e-Certificate. The Canadian Red Cross will email a PDF certificate to you upon successful completion of the course.
Regulatory Compliance
Comprehensive and compliant first aid training is an indispensable requirement for childcare workers in Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland, BC, serving as a cornerstone for ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The BC Child Care Licensing Regulation, mandates specific course types, CPR levels (B for children 0-8 years, C for 8+ and mixed ages), minimum instruction hours (8 hours total, with 3.5 hours in-person), and a distinct recertification policy that requires repeating the full course every three years.
The Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid Training offered by Safe + Sound meets the first aid training requirements of Schedule C of the Child Care Licensing Regulation.(opens in new tab)
Emergency Child Care First Aid Onsite Training
Safe + Sound can train your staff at our location or yours! To request a quote or schedule a private Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B class for your team, please click: Private Group Training.
Register for Emergency Child Care First Aid in Coquitlam
To register for an Emergency Child Care First Aid class at our Coquitlam location, please click "Register" next to your preferred date in the schedule above.
Frequently asked questions about Emergency Child Care First Aid
For general questions about certifications, payments, etc. See our comprehensive FAQ page.
I am an Early Childhood Education (ECE) student. Is Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B the right first aid course for me?
Can I take a shorter, blended course instead of the full 8 hours of in-person training?
Does the Emergency Child Care first aid course include CPR Level B?
I need to update my Emergency Child Care First Aid certificate. Is there an Emergency Child Care First Aid recertification course?
What's the difference between CPR level A, B and C?
- CPR Level A includes adult skills only. No child or infant skills.
- CPR level B includes child and infant skills only. No adult skills.
- CPR level C includes skills for adult, child and infant.
Does Red Cross Intermediate First Aid blended course meet BC Child Care Licensing Regulation requirements?
Red Cross Intermediate First Aid blended meets the current BC Child Care Licensing Regulation requirements as outlined in Schedule C (opens in new tab) of the document.
If you are unable to find an Emergency Child Care First Aid course in your area, or if you work with children over the age of 8 years as well as younger children, we advise you to take Intermediate First Aid blended instead of Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B.
Intermediate First Aid includes CPR/AED Level C - infant, child and adult skills.
Emergency Child Care First Aid includes CPR/AED Level B - infant & child skills (up to age 8).
If you are unsure which course to take, please call 604-945-7277, and we'll be happy to help.
Is Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification accepted by BC Child Care Licensing?
Yes. The Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid (WRFA) program meets the requirements for child care workers in BC as outlined in the Child Care Licensing Regulation, Schedule C, Section 23 (First Aid).
Red Cross WRFA includes all the topics covered by Standard First Aid. Standard First Aid is accepted by Child Care Licensing for child care workers in BC.
Do child care workers in BC need to take Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR?
BC Child Care Licensing accepts the 8-hour Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B course, so there is no need for BC child care workers to take the longer and more expensive 16-hour Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR course.