Standard First Aid Training & Certification Across Canada
Standard First Aid training is one of the most comprehensive and popular first aid courses available. Ideal for both workplace requirements and personal preparedness, this 16-hour course covers essential emergency response skills, including CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), basic first aid, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Participants receive hands-on instruction and practice with life-saving tools like CPR manikins, barrier devices, and epinephrine auto-injector trainers. By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in responding to a wide range of medical emergencies—more than 30 topics in total.
Course Overview
The Standard First Aid course follows national guidelines and includes the following key areas:
Principles of First Aid & Legal Considerations
Anatomy & Physiology of the cardiopulmonary system
Emergency Response Protocols: calling EMS and engaging bystanders
Primary & Secondary Patient Assessments
CPR Techniques:
AED Use: When and how to apply an automated external defibrillator
Choking Response: Obstructed airway management for conscious and unconscious victims
Respiratory Emergencies: Asthma, anaphylaxis, aspiration, and hyperventilation
Cardiac Emergencies: Shock, heart attack, stroke, and more
Injury Management: Soft tissue injuries, burns, fractures, spinal injuries, facial trauma
Medical Conditions: Seizures, diabetes-related emergencies (hypoglycemia & hyperglycemia)
Environmental Emergencies: Hypothermia, heatstroke, frostbite, poisoning
Victim Transport & Critical Incident Response
The Priority Action Approach
All training is delivered through practical, scenario-based learning to help you respond effectively in real-life situations.
Course Duration & Requirements
According to Health Canada guidelines, Standard First Aid courses must include a minimum of 16 hours of instruction and practice. Our certified providers use industry-approved training aids, including CPR manikins, pocket masks, and auto-injector trainers.
Recognized Canadian Training Providers
Standard First Aid training is offered by several nationally recognized organizations:
While other providers may be available, it’s important to ensure they meet Health Canada and provincial certification standards.
Course Cost
The average cost for a Standard First Aid course is approximately $130, but prices may vary depending on your location, CPR level, and training provider.
Register for Standard First Aid
Ready to get certified? Find a course near you by selecting your city or province from the main or side menu.
We have certified providers available across Canada, including major cities such as:
Victoria, Vancouver, Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Saskatoon, Kelowna, Regina, Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Mississauga, Thunder Bay, Windsor, and Halifax.
To register for a course in these regions visit our training locations page by clicking here.