First Aid & CPR Courses Across Ontario
Every course is WSIB-approved, delivered by certified instructors, and designed to meet Ontario workplace health and safety requirements. Choose the course that fits your role and register at a location near you.
Standard First Aid with CPR & AED
Standard First Aid with CPR & AED is the most complete workplace certification available. The blended format combines 8 hours of self-paced online theory with an 8-hour in-person practical session. You complete the theory on your own schedule, then attend a focused practical day. A traditional two-day in-class format is available for groups requiring on-site delivery. WSIB-approved, CSA Z1210:24 compliant, and available with CPR-A, CPR-C, or CPR-BLS.
What You'll Learn
- Scene assessment and emergency response management
- CPR for adults, children, and infants with AED use
- Choking response for conscious and unconscious victims
- Wound care, bleeding control, and shock management
- Fractures, dislocations, and spinal injury response
- Medical emergencies: heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergencies
- Burns, poisoning, and environmental emergencies
- Legal responsibilities of a first aider in Ontario
Who This Course Is For
- Employees required to hold a Standard First Aid certificate
- Designated workplace first aiders under the OHSA
- Healthcare professionals seeking CPR-BLS recertification
- Childcare and education workers
- Anyone seeking comprehensive emergency preparedness
Emergency First Aid with CPR & AED
Emergency First Aid with CPR & AED is the most commonly required workplace certification in Ontario. Available in blended format (online theory + in-person practical) or as a traditional full-day in-class course. Both formats are WSIB-approved, CSA Z1210:24 compliant, and available with CPR-A, CPR-C, or CPR-BLS.
What You'll Learn
- Emergency scene management and primary assessment
- CPR for adults with AED operation
- Choking response for adults
- Wound care and control of severe bleeding
- Recognition and response to shock
- Recognition of medical emergencies including heart attack and stroke
- Principles of first aid and the role of the first aider
Who This Course Is For
- Employees required to hold an Emergency First Aid certificate
- Workplace first aid designates in lower-risk environments
- New workers completing mandatory safety training
- Individuals seeking recertification in a one-day format
- Anyone needing a recognized workplace first aid credential quickly
CPR-BLS (Healthcare Provider)
CPR-BLS (Basic Life Support) is the CPR standard for healthcare professionals and first responders. Delivered in blended format: 2 hours of online theory followed by a 2-hour in-person practical session. It meets the requirements of hospitals, clinical settings, and professional regulatory bodies, and is available as a standalone or as the CPR component of Standard First Aid or Emergency First Aid.
What You'll Learn
- High-quality single and team CPR for adults, children, and infants
- AED operation and integration into two-rescuer CPR
- Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation techniques
- Recognition of cardiac arrest and respiratory emergencies
- Relief of foreign body airway obstruction (choking)
- Team-based resuscitation roles and communication
- Special considerations for healthcare environments
Who This Course Is For
- Nurses, physicians, paramedics, and EMTs
- Dental professionals and dental hygienists
- Personal support workers and healthcare aides
- Fitness professionals and lifeguards requiring BLS
- Any professional requiring hospital-grade CPR certification
CPR-C & AED
CPR-C is comprehensive CPR training covering adults, children, and infants. Delivered in blended format: 2 hours of online theory followed by a 2-hour in-person practical session. It includes full AED training and equips participants to respond to cardiac emergencies across all age groups.
What You'll Learn
- CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants
- AED operation and safe deployment
- Two-rescuer CPR coordination
- Relief of choking in adults, children, and infants
- Recognition of cardiac arrest and when to call 911
- Recovery position and ongoing care
Who This Course Is For
- Childcare providers and early childhood educators
- Parents, grandparents, and family caregivers
- School and camp staff
- Employees in child-facing workplaces
- Individuals seeking the most comprehensive CPR coverage
CPR-A & AED
CPR-A is adult CPR training, the standard choice for most general workplace compliance requirements. Delivered in blended format: 2 hours of online theory followed by a 2-hour in-person practical session. Covers adult cardiac emergencies with full AED training.
What You'll Learn
- CPR techniques for adults
- AED operation and safe deployment
- Relief of choking in adults
- Recognition of cardiac arrest and emergency response
- Recovery position and aftercare
Who This Course Is For
- Employees completing mandatory workplace CPR requirements
- Office and retail workers
- Security personnel and building staff
- Anyone seeking a recognized adult CPR credential
Standard First Aid Recertification
Standard First Aid Recertification is available exclusively to holders of a valid, unexpired Assured Response certificate. The course is delivered in a blended format: 4 hours of self-paced online theory followed by a 4-hour hands-on practical session. It reviews and reinforces core first aid and CPR skills against current protocols. All CPR levels available.
What You'll Learn
- Review of emergency scene management and primary survey
- CPR skills practice and AED review
- Updated techniques for wound care and bleeding control
- Medical emergency recognition refresher
- Changes to current first aid protocols and guidelines
- Practical scenario-based skills assessment
Who This Course Is For
- Holders of a valid, unexpired Assured Response Standard First Aid certificate
- Workplace first aiders maintaining their Assured Response certification
Need to Train a Team?
We deliver group and on-site training for organizations of any size across Ontario. WSIB-compliant certification for every participant, on your schedule.