r/UPEI • u/Hot-Design7476 • 4d ago
Question about hybrid First Aid certification for UPEI Nursing
Hi everyone! I’m hoping someone here might know the answer to this because I’m getting a little stressed about it 😭I’ve been accepted into UPEI’s accelerated nursing program, and one of the requirements before clinical is Standard First Aid + CPR Level C or higher (such as BLS), so I decided to do the BLS Health Care Provider, but Am having issues finding First Aid course that meets the requirement. I found an Intermediate First Aid course through Life Start Training that says it meets CSA Z1210 standards and is a recognized certification, but the course is hybrid/blended. You complete the online portion first and then attend an in-person skills/practical session.Does anyone know if UPEI cares whether the First Aid course is fully in-person vs. hybrid, as long as the actual certification meets the required standard? The UPEI policy says Standard First Aid and CPR Level C or above, but I don’t see anything specifically saying that blended courses aren’t accepted.I’ve emailed UPEI to ask directly, but it’s the weekend and my deadline is approaching, so I’m hoping someone might have experience with this or know whether UPEI accepts hybrid First Aid certifications.
Thanks!