Many Canadians are required to have first aid certifications for employment or school purposes. However, it can be difficult to determine which course to take and what is involved in each course. Candidates have a variety of courses to choose from, with a variety of CPR level’s and a number of different providers to take the course with. This website will help you learn the different available first aid certification courses available to you and the providers that offer them. To register for a first aid certification course near you visit our first aid training locations page.

Different Types of First Aid Certification Courses:

Candidates have the option of selecting from a variety of first aid courses in Canada. All first aid courses include training in CPR.  The following is a list of the basic first aid and CPR courses available:

• Standard first aid and CPR 
• Standard childcare first aid and CPR
• Emergency first aid and CPR
• Emergency Child care first aid and CPR

For more information about these different levels of first aid training select the first aid course from the main or side menu.

First Aid Providers in Canada:

Canadians have the option of selecting from a large number of different first aid and CPR providers (example here). Candidates need to be careful when selecting a provider because some providers do not offer certification that meets government and legislative standards. This may make the certificate void and invalid and candidates will be unable to re-certify that certificate in the future. The following is a list of credible Canadian providers that offer certification courses that meet government and legislative standards for many provinces.

• St Mark James Training
• The Canadian Lifesaving Society
• The Heart and Stroke Foundation
• St. Johns Ambulance

Re-Certification Courses:

Candidates that have previously received a certificate and need to renew certification can take a re-certification course through the majority of credible providers. To determine if you meet the re-certification prerequisites and if a available course exists for renewal select the re-certification page from the main or side menu.

Certification:

Candidates that successfully complete a first aid and CPR course through a credible provider will receive a certification card that is valid for 3 years. If completed through a credible provider the award meets government and legislative standards for most provinces.

Registration:

To register for a first aid and CPR certification course select the course of your choosing from the main or side menu bar to be directed to a page dedicated to that course. Candidates will then be able to select a location for the course and register for a course with our training providers. Our training providers offer the highest quality certification courses with the lowest prices. Register today, space is limited.