Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B: is the full course right for you?
A child in your care needs help. You may have read about first aid, but have you had a chance to practise with an instructor? The full Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B course is a child- and infant-focused option for caregivers. It is not a promise that any one certificate will meet every job requirement. [1]
What is it, and what does it cover?
The Canadian Red Cross describes a one-day course designed for caregivers of children and babies. Its public outline includes responding to emergencies, choking, breathing and circulation emergencies, CPR and AEDs, wound care, sudden medical emergencies, and caring for children. These are broad subject headings—not a complete list of instructor lessons or instructions to try a technique from this article. [1]
ActionBafoly offers the full course in person in Montréal, with guided practice. Its booking page also lists a separate recertification option for eligible people who already hold a qualifying current certificate. Do not choose renewal if you need the full course. [2]
A youth babysitting course answers a different learning need. Compare child care first aid and youth babysitting training, then check the exact course name before booking.
Who is it for—and why choose guided practice?
Parents, family caregivers, camp staff and childcare teams may want to learn about emergencies involving infants and children. An instructor-led setting lets you ask questions and practise the skills required by the course; reading a checklist alone is not equivalent to being assessed in class. Training cannot guarantee an outcome in an emergency, and this article is not a substitute for training. [1][2]
For a household or team, preparation also means knowing where appropriate first-aid supplies are kept and checking their contents and upkeep against the setting's needs and rules. A kit does not replace trained people or a site-specific plan. If you are buying supplies, check age suitability and local workplace requirements.
Will it count for my childcare job?
Ask your employer or licence holder for the exact credential required for your role and location before paying. For covered childcare personnel in Québec, section 20 requires a certificate dated no more than three years ago attesting to at least eight hours of early-childhood-adapted first aid, including a severe-allergic-reaction component, or a qualifying refresher of at least six hours updating that training. Confirm that the particular session and certificate satisfy your role's requirements; ActionBafoly's separate recertification option is not automatically a qualifying section 20 refresher. [3]
Ontario's licensed-childcare regulation specifies Standard First Aid including infant and child CPR from a WSIB-recognized training agency for listed roles. That is not automatically the same named credential as Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B. Do not carry a Québec conclusion into Ontario—or assume recognition in another country. [4] Compare childcare first-aid requirements in Québec and Ontario, then ask your employer or licence holder which rules apply to your position.
| Check before booking | Question to ask |
|---|---|
| Your role | Is this for personal learning or a regulated position? |
| Age group | Do you need infant and child CPR in the accepted credential? |
| Recognition | What exact certificate, provider and course components does your employer accept? |
| Delivery and assessment | Do you need the full in-person course, and can you attend and complete its evaluation? |
What does completing the full course involve?
The Red Cross lists eight hours of minimum in-class teaching time for the full course, with no prerequisite. It requires competency in the course's required skills, full attendance and active participation, and at least 75% on an independent closed-book written evaluation. Successful learners receive a three-year Canadian Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR Level B certificate. The minimum teaching time is not a guarantee of the exact end time for every session. [1]
How can I check a Montréal class?
View ActionBafoly's full-course options and dates. Confirm the live date, seat, venue, current price and your role's certificate requirements before completing a booking; a displayed date is not a reserved place. ActionBafoly says it submits successful learners' results to the Canadian Red Cross, which issues the certificate. [2] For general first-aid content, visit the ActionBafoly website or ActionBafoly's YouTube channel. Learn with an instructor rather than treating this guide as practical certification.
Sources (evidence, not shopping links)
- Canadian Red Cross, Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR Course, undated public page, checked 22 Oct 2026.
- ActionBafoly, Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR B booking page, checked 22 Oct 2026; seat and checkout not tested.
- Éditeur officiel du Québec, Règlement sur les services de garde éducatifs à l’enfance, s. 20, consolidated 1 July 2026.
- Government of Ontario, O. Reg. 137/15, s. 58(2), checked 22 Oct 2026.