First Aid Courses
Recertification notes:
At this time to maximize class sizes, Recerifications are scheduled every 3-4 months. 4 courses a year. We encourage those who wish to recert to plan at least 6 months ahead.
Any recertifications must be from one of the 5 approved agencies. If not please look at taking the full course.
Canadian Red Cross
Lifesaving Society
St John Ambulance
Canadian Ski Patrol
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
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This course focuses on life-saving skills for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest or circulation emergencies. Learners will develop proper CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) techniques for adults. learn how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and more. Through hands-on practice, this course builds the confidence and skills needed to respond effectively in critical situations. This course meets workplace and legislative requirements for CPR training. Ideal for workplaces, caregivers, and anyone looking to enhance their emergency response abilities for use at work, in the community, or at home.
Course Content
• The Red Cross
• Preparing to Respond
• Check, Call, Care
• Choking - adult
• Circulation Emergencies
• CPR and AED - adultPrerequisites -None
Completion Criteria
• Demonstrate a working competency of all required skills.
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently.
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course.
• Must adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross.
Certification
3-year certification in CPR Level A (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)Course Length 4 hours in class
Recertification is not Available -
This course focuses on life-saving skills for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest or circulation emergencies. Learners will develop proper CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) techniques for adults, children, and infants (depending on the level), learn how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and more. Through hands-on practice, this course builds the confidence and skills needed to respond effectively in critical situations. This course meets workplace and legislative requirements for CPR training. Ideal for workplaces, caregivers, and anyone looking to enhance their emergency response abilities for use at work, in the community, or at home.
Course Content
• The Red Cross
• Preparing to Respond
• Check, Call, Care
• Choking - adult
• Circulation Emergencies
• CPR and AED - adultPrerequisites -None
Completion Criteria
• Demonstrate a working competency of all required skills.
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently.
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course.
• Must adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross.
Certification
3-year certification in CPR Level A (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)Course Length: 5 hours in Class
Recertification 3.5 hours in class -
This one-day course provides essential first aid training for responding to emergencies. Learners will develop knowledge and skills in CPR, AED use, choking response, circulation emergencies, wound care, and more. Through hands-on practice and real-life scenarios, this course equips individuals with the confidence and knowledge to act quickly in emergencies. Course curriculum meets the requirements for the Federal or Provincial Authority Having Jurisdiction over first aid training for the workplace. This course aligns with CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Basic First Aid (Z1210-17). Ideal for workplaces, community members, and anyone seeking basic first aid certification for use at work, in the community, or at home.
Prerequisites None
Completion Criteria
• Demonstrate a working competency in all required skills.
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently.
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course.
• Must adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross.
Certification3-year certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR A or C (digital certificates issued upon successful completion)
Recertification• Emergency First Aid CPR A: 7 hours in-class
• Emergency First Aid CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class*
Course Content• The Red Cross
• Responding to Emergencies
• Check, Call, Care
• Choking
• Circulation Emergencies
• CPR and AED
• Breathing Emergencies
• Wound Care
• Head, Neck, Spine, and Pelvis Injuries
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This comprehensive two-day course provides in-depth first aid training for a wide range of medical emergencies. Learners will develop knowledge and skills in CPR, AED use, choking response, circulation emergencies, wound care, fracture management, sudden medical emergencies and more. With a mix of theory, hands-on practice, and real-life scenarios, this course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide effective first aid in various emergency situations. Course curriculum meets the requirements for the Federal or Provincial Authority Having Jurisdiction over first aid training for the workplace. This course aligns with CSA Intermediate First Aid (Z1210-17). Ideal for workplaces, community members, and anyone seeking a well-rounded first aid certification for use at work, in the community, or home.
This comprehensive two-day course provides in-depth first aid training for a wide range of medical emergencies. Learners will develop knowledge and skills in CPR, AED use, choking response, circulation emergencies, wound care, fracture management, sudden medical emergencies and more. With a mix of theory, hands-on practice, and real-life scenarios, this course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide effective first aid in various emergency situations. Course curriculum meets the requirements for the Federal or Provincial Authority Having Jurisdiction over first aid training for the workplace. This course aligns with CSA Intermediate First Aid (Z1210-17). Ideal for workplaces, community members, and anyone seeking a well-rounded first aid certification for use at work, in the community, or home.
Duration
CPR A: 13-16 hours in-classCPR C: 14-16 hours in-class
Prerequisites None
Completion Criteria• Demonstrate a working competency in all required skills.
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently.
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course.
• Must adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross.
Certification
3-year certification in Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
• Standard First Aid CPR A: 7 hours in-class*
• Standard First Aid CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class*
Course Content
• The Red Cross
• Responding to Emergencies
• Check, Call, Care
• Choking
• Circulation Emergencies
• CPR and AED
• Breathing Emergencies
• Wound Care
• Head, Neck, Spine and Pelvis Injuries
• Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Illness
• Poisons
✓ Includes opioid poisoning awareness information -
Basic one-day course designed to introduce caregivers to injury prevention skills and knowledge. Course covers lifesaving first aid skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR and AED) for children, and babies. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial early childhood education and day care worker safety requirements*.
COURSE CONTENT• 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
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
COMPLETION
•Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
•Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
•Attend and participate in 100% of the course
CERTIFICATION
3-year certification in Emergency Child Care First Aid
RE CERTIFICATION
6 hours in-class -
Comprehensive two-day course offering lifesaving first aid skills, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, and injury prevention skills and knowledge, with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines and meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial early childhood education and day care worker safety requirements*.
Duration: 16 hours in Class
Prerequisites None
Completion
•Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
•Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
•Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Standard Child Care First AidRecertification 8 hours in-class*
Course Content•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 Illnesses
•Poisons
•Childhood Illnesses
•Caring for Children
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This two-day course provides essential first aid training tailored for marine environments. Learners will develop skills in CPR, AED use, wound care, hypothermia management emergency response at sea, and more. With a mix of theory, hands-on practice, and real-life scenarios, this course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in marine emergencies. The course meets Transport Canada (TP 13008 E) requirements for seafarers and is ideal for those working or traveling on the water.
Duration 16 hours in-class
Prerequisites Learners must be 16 years of age or older
Completion Criteria
• Demonstrate a working competency of all required skills.
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently.
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course.
• Must adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red CrossCertification(s)
• CPR A or C
• 3-year Red Cross certification in Marine Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C
• 3-year Red Cross certification in Intermediate/Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C (CSA Intermediate/Standard Z1210-17 –
• 5-year Transport Canada certificationRecertification
• Recertification of Marine Basic First Aid is not permitted under federal regulations.
• Learners who no longer require Marine Basic First Aid certification can continue to maintain current Intermediate/Standard First Aid certification by attending a Standard First Aid Recertification course prior to their expiry dateCourse Content
• The Red Cross
• Responding to Emergencies
• Marine Environment
• Check, Call, Care
• Moving an Ill or Injured Person
• Choking
• Breathing Emergencies
• CPR and AED
• Circulation Emergencies
• Wound Care
• Head, Neck, Spine, and Pelvis Injuries
• Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Poisons
