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CRD College Advanced Certifications
Explore how CRD College Advanced Certifications prepares you for a successful career in the health care industry through hands-on learning and expert guidance.
Standard First Aid & CPR Level C or HCP Certification
Prepare for a successful career in healthcare with our Standard First Aid & CPR Level or Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification course. This one-day intensive training is a mandatory prerequisite for all healthcare workers, including Personal Support Worker (PSW) students, before starting work in any healthcare facility.
This course is delivered by a WSIB-registered First Aid/CPR provider, ensuring high-quality, industry-recognized certification that meets healthcare workplace requirements. Designed for professionals in nursing, medical, and personal support work, this training equips students with essential life-saving skills and emergency response techniques needed in healthcare settings.
What You Will Learn
This comprehensive training program covers both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, preparing students to respond to a wide range of medical emergencies. Key topics include:
✔ Basic Life Support (BLS) Techniques – Chest compression, rescue breathing, and AED us.
✔ CPR for Adults, Children, and Infants – Step-by-step life-saving procedures.
✔ Choking Emergencies – How to assist a choking victim using back blows and abdominal thrusts.
✔ Medical Emergencies & Injury Response – Managing heart attacks, strokes, and diabetic reactions.
✔ Wound Care & Bleeding Control – Proper techniques for dressing wounds and stopping bleeding,
✔ Fracture, Sprain & Burn Management – First aid procedures for musculoskeletal injuries.
✔ Emergency Scene Management – How to assess situations and provide immediate care before professional help arrives.
Who Should Take This Course?
🔹 Personal Support Worker (PSW) Students – Required for employment in healthcare settings.
🔹 Nurses & Medical Professionals – Essential for career development and compliance.
🔹 Caregivers & Home Support Workers – Valuable for those providing care in home settings.
🔹 Anyone Working in Healthcare Facilities – Hospitals, long-term care homes, and clinics.
Why Choose This Certification?
✅ WSIB-Approved First Aid & CPR Training – Meets healthcare industry standards.
✅ Hands-On, Practical Learning – Gain real-world emergency response skills.
✅ Industry-Recognized Certification – Required for PSW and healthcare employment.
✅ Taught by Certified First Aid & CPR Instructors – Learn from experienced professionals.
By completing this Standard First Aid & CPR Level C or HCP Certification, you’ll be fully prepared to respond to medical emergencies confidently and competently, a crucial skill for all healthcare professionals.
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Transitioning into new roles
Who Should Enroll?
- Professionals seeking career progression and skill enhancement.
- Individuals transitioning into new roles or industries.
- Students and recent graduates aiming to boost their employability.
Skill Upgrade Courses
PSW Certification Administration / Assisting with Medication
This is a 35 hour non-vocational skill training course that would expand the scope of practice of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) as unregulated care provider to administer medications such as oral, rectal, medications, inhalations and injections. PSW students will be taught theory & practical skills on how to administer medications within legal boundaries in a competent, safe & ethical manner. A Registered Nurse Clinical Educator will facilitate the entire program.
Advanced Acquired Brain Injury Certifications
This is a 1 day course certificate that would enhance Personal Support Worker (PSW) competency and skills in assisting client/resident with acquired brain injury. With both theory and practical applications student will gain deeper understanding on the pathology and how to effectively assist client on this condition. The course will be facilitated by a Registered Nurse with strong and solid experience dealing with Acquired Brain Injury Client Population.
Standard First Aid & CPR level C or HCP
This 1 day course is a pre – requisite for all health care workers including Personal Support Workers students prior to working in any health care facility. Delivered by a WSIB registered First Aid /CPR provider, students will have the First Aid & CPR training certification intended for health care professionals like those with Nursing or Medical background & Personal Support Workers.
Our First Aid & CPR training follows the guidelines of the Canadian Red Cross.
Palliative Care PSW Certifications
Palliative care is to provide comfort and improve quality of life of a dying /terminally ill or those with progressive illness. This 2 day course will prepare PSW students the competency and skills on how to assist clients and their families in meeting / addressing their physical, psychosocial, spiritual, emotional and social challenges as they face the life limiting condition. A palliative care RN educator will facilitate the course.
PSW Assisting with Wound Care
This is a 3 day course that will prepare PSW students with the competency and skills required to assist or be delegated to perform basic wound care to a client or resident with pressure ulcers. The course will be facilitated by a clinical wound care nurse educator.
Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certifications
Enhance your Personal Support Worker (PSW) skills and competency with our Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certification course. This one-day intensive training is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to support clients and residents with dementia using the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA).
Take the Next Step in Your Health Care Career
Ready to advance your education in a dynamic clinical environment? Contact our admissions office today to learn more about how CRD College of Health Care can help you achieve your goals. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, we have the resources and support to guide you through the application process.
Financial Aid Options
Understanding Financial Support at CRD College
At CRD College of Health Care, we offer a variety of financial aid options to help students manage their educational expenses. Our payment plans are designed to provide flexibility, allowing students to pay tuition fees in manageable installments. We understand the financial challenges students face, and our financial aid advisors are available to discuss personalized payment solutions.