What is Emergency First Aid?

Emergency First Aid (Basic) is a 1-day Canadian Red Cross course covering essential CPR, AED use, and basic wound care for Ontario workplace compliance.

How long is Emergency First Aid certification valid?

Certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

Is this course WSIB compliant?

Yes, this course meets CSA Z1210 and WSIB requirements for Ontario workplaces.

Home/Emergency First Aid (Basic)

Canadian Red Cross Partner • 1-Day Certification

Emergency First Aid (Basic) & CPR Training

Essential 1-day workplace safety & CPR course equipping you with the critical lifesaving skills needed for Ontario workplaces. CSA Z1210 & WSIB compliant certification in Barrie & Simcoe County.

Duration

1 Day (6.5 - 7 Hours)

Certification

3-Year Valid Card

Compliance

CSA Z1210 & WSIB

Red Cross Partner

In-Class or Blended

No Prerequisites

Same-Week Availability

Fast Direct Response

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Complete Course Breakdown

Emergency First Aid (Basic) Course Overview

Basic/Emergency First Aid and CPR training is an indispensable one-day course that equips you with the essential skills to save lives in an emergency, whether at home or work.

Workplace Compliance Guarantee

This course meets all requirements for Federal and Provincial Authorities Having Jurisdiction over first aid training in Ontario workplaces. Additionally, course content aligns with Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard Z1210 for Basic First Aid training and features the latest ILCOR First Aid & CPR guidelines.

Course Curriculum & Topics Covered

Preparing to Respond

The Red Cross system, personal safety & emergency scene management

The EMS System

How to activate 911, dispatch communications & first responder handoff

Check, Call, Care

Primary assessment, primary survey & rapid trauma identification

Airway Emergencies

Choking response for conscious & unconscious adults, children, and infants

Breathing & Circulation

Recognizing heart attacks, angina, stroke & sudden medical emergencies

CPR Level A or C & AED

Hands-on CPR technique & Automated External Defibrillator operation

Wound Care & Severe Bleeding

Direct pressure, bandages, tourniquets, burns, and medical shock

Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest

Rescue breathing, bag-valve mask usage & resuscitation skills

Flexible Delivery Options

Traditional In-Class

Full 1-Day In-Person Course

Complete all theory and practical hands-on CPR/AED training in a single 6.5 to 7-hour classroom session at our Barrie location or on-site at your business.

★ Ideal for fast single-day completion

Blended Learning

Online Theory + Short In-Class

Complete self-paced online modules at home (~4 hours), followed by a brief hands-on practical skill assessment (4-5 hours in class).

★ Ideal for busy shift workers & schedules

Completion & Certification Requirements

Attendance: Attend and participate in 100% of the course duration.
Skill Demonstration: Successfully demonstrate all critical lifesaving steps & CPR skills to the instructor.
Written Evaluation: Achieve a minimum score of 75% on the written knowledge evaluation.
Official Certificate: Digital Red Cross certification issued immediately upon successful completion, valid for 3 years.