First Aid Re-Certification Training

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires a Contractor to deliver First Aid Training consisting of the delivery of Standard First Aid (SFA), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR-C), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) re-certification for RCMP members. This requirement is for re-certification training only, a requirement for the 2-day (16hr) Standard First Aid course is not included herein. The RCMP has set standards of training for RCMP members relating specifically to SFA, CPR-C & AED’s. As per RCMP Policy, this re-certification is mandatory training which candidates must take every 3 (three) years. The co-ordination and delivery of SFA, CPR-C & AED through a blended learning method is an ongoing requirement for members of the RCMP. The Blended Learning method must be a combination of practical and online training. The purpose of blended delivery of SFA, CPR-C & AED certification is to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury/sudden illness until advanced medical help is available. The knowledge and skills objectives from the blended delivery must remain the same as traditional First Aid Courses. The candidates must successfully complete a self-paced theory component (online training) which includes evaluations. The candidates will then successfully complete a practical classroom component, taught by RCMP instructors at PRTC. The Contractor will be required to facilitate the online portion of their First Aid Training program to a maximum of two (2) RCMP First Aid Instructor Trainers, up to a maximum of two (2) times per year. The RCMP instructor trainers will in turn train/instruct practical First Aid Training to RCMP candidates and instructors.

The contract period will be for two years from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to two additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is August 4, 2026.

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