First Aid Courses
Recertification notes: 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
To obtain certification, all non-Professional Responder courses require:
Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
Attend and participate in 100% of the course
CPR A with AED
Course on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults,
Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards, and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of automated external defibrillator (AED).
SFA - Standard/Intermediate First Aid CPR/AED
Intermediate. (CSA) Standard Z1210-17. Is a Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
Emergency Child Care First Aid CPR/AED
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.
Standard Child Care First Aid CPR/AED
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.
Marine Basic First Aid CPR/AED
Comprehensive two-day course designed to meet the needs of those expected to provide first aid in a marine environment. Course uses a combination of lecture, discussion, and scenarios taken from the marine/fishing industry to teach the required knowledge and skills. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E.
A student does not require a CDN in order to participate in a MBFA course
CSA Z1210-17
3 year certification.
CPR A: 13 - 16 hours
CPR C: 14 - 16 hours
Recertification: 8 hours before expiry
CSA Z1210-17
3 year certification.
8 hours
Recertification:
With current certificates: 6 hours
CSA Z1210-17
3 year certification.
16 hours
Recertification:
With current certificates: 8 hours
Wilderness First Aid CPR/AED
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
CSA Z1210-17
3 year certification - through Canadian Red Cross
5 year certification - through Transport Canada
CPR A or C: 16 hours
Recertification of Marine First Aid is not permitted under federal regulations.
40 hour course that spends more than 50% outdoors
Must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition
Certification is 3 years
Next course is in Prince Rupert July 12th to July 17th 2025
$760.00 plus GST
CPR C with AED
Course on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children and babies depending on the level of CPR chosen. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards, and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of automated external defibrillator (AED).
EFA - Emergency/Basic First Aid CPR/AED
Basic - (CSA) Standard Z1210-17 is a one-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
3 year certification.
CPR A: 4 hours
Recertification is not available.
3 year certification.
CPR C: 5 hours
Recertification is 3.5 hours
CSA Z1210-17
3 year certification.
CPR A: 7 hours
CPR C: 8 hours
Recertification: 7.5 hours before expiry