First Aid & CPR/AED Training
Including blended learning
–Heart Starters Inc –
Trusted First Aid & CPR Training Across Ontario
Red Cross Certified Courses for Individuals, Workplaces & Caregivers
Be the reason someone gets a second chance. Whether meeting job requirements or gaining the confidence to step up when it counts, our certified training equips you with the skills to take control in critical situations.
Standard First Aid & CPR
Our comprehensive two-day CPR and First Aid Course provides essential first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. This course is ideal for individuals who require training due to work regulations or those who want to be prepared to respond to emergencies at home. It meets the legislative requirements set by provincial and territorial worker safety and insurance boards and follows the latest CPR and first aid guidelines.
- Duration: 13–14 hours of teaching time.
- Certification: 3-year certification in Standard First Aid Training and CPR/AED Level A or C.
- Re-certification: 7-7.5 hours, including CPR Level A or C and AED, following local regulations.
- Blended Learning Option: 8 hours of online learning and 7 hours of in-class instruction.
- Instructor: Certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor.
Course Curriculum:
- The Red Cross
- Preparing to respond
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- First aid classes for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
- Head and spine injuries
- Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Poisons, including opioid poisoning
Emergency First Aid & CPR
Our one-day CPR & First Aid Training in Ontario is designed for individuals who need lifesaving first aid and CPR skills for their workplace or home environment. This course aligns with workplace safety requirements across provinces and territories.
- Duration:
- CPR A: 6.5 hours in-class or 3.5 hours in-class + 4 hours online.
- CPR C: 7.5 or 4.5 hours in-class + 4 hours online.
- Certification: 3-year Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C certification.
- Re-certification:
- CPR A: 4 hours in-class or 3 hours in-class + 4 hours online.
- CPR C: 5 hours in-class or 4 hours in-class + 4 hours online.
Recertification availability may vary by jurisdiction.
- Instructor: Certified First Aid Instructor.
Course Curriculum:
- The Red Cross
- Preparing to respond
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
CPR/AED Training
This course offers essential CPR skills to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking incidents for adults, children, and infants. This course meets all workplace safety regulations and includes training in using automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Duration:
- Level A: 4 hours
- Level C: 5 hours
- Blended CPR A: 3 hours online learning + 2 hours in-class.
- Blended CPR C: 3 hours online learning + 3 hours in-class.
- Instructor: Red Cross CPR Instructor or First Aid Instructor.
- Certification: 3-year certification in CPR Level A or C.
- Re-certification:
- Level A: Not available.
- Level C: 3.5 hours in-class.
CPR/AED Training
Level A
- The Red Cross
- Responding to emergencies
- Check, Call, Care
- Recovery position
- Choking – Adult
- Assisting with medications
- Angina and heart attack
- Stroke
- CPR and AED – Adult
- Deadly bleeding
Level C (Includes all Level A content plus:)
- Choking — Child and Baby
- CPR — Child and Baby
Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR
This one-day CPR & First Aid Training in Ontario is tailored for caregivers, providing essential injury prevention knowledge and lifesaving CPR training and first aid skills specific to children and babies. It meets provincial and territorial safety regulations for early childhood educators and daycare workers.
- Duration: Minimum 8 hours in-class.
- Completion Requirements:
- Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps.
- Achieve a minimum score of 75% on the written evaluation.
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course.
- Certification: 3-year certification in Emergency Child Care First Aid.
- Re-certification: 6 hours in-class (availability depends on jurisdiction).
- Instructor: Certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor.
Course Curriculum:
- The Red Cross
- Responding to Emergencies
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and circulation emergencies – Child and Baby
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest – Child and Baby
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental illnesses
- Poisons
- Childhood illnesses
- Caring for children
Group Training in First Aid and CPR
We also offer Group Training for First Aid and CPR tailored for workplaces, organizations, and community groups. Our group CPR and First Aid Training Courses ensure teams receive hands-on, interactive instruction to respond to emergencies effectively.
Why Choose Heart Starters Inc.?
- Certified CPR and First Aid Providers in Ontario
- Training follows the latest Red Cross standards
- Options for blended learning & group training in first aid and CPR
- Trusted by professionals across Ontario
- Hands-on, practical learning experience
- Interactive CPR and First Aid Training Classes
Ready to enroll in a certified CPR & First Aid training course?
Contact Heart Starters Inc. today to book your spot in one of our trusted, Red Cross-approved First Aid classes or to arrange group training for your organization.
