Standard First Aid Training Courses in Canada

First Aid For Treating All Burns

Swiftly eliminate any tainted clothing
Avoid contact with any chemical and further injury to the patient.
If the element is a residue brush it off, avoiding contact; prior to cleansing with water.

First Aid for Spine Injuries: The Dos and Don’ts

Spine injuries are a medical emergency and can lead to permanent paralysis, chronic pain or even death. They occur as a result of a traumatic event such as accident or any other event that cause damage to the cells within the spinal cord. It may also occur when such events server the nerve tract that relays signals in the spinal cord.

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:
- One- and two-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants
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:

St. John Ambulance
St. Mark James Training
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Lifesaving Society of Canada

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.