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BLS &
Emergency Certifications
Heart & Stroke Foundation certified First Aid, CPR, and BLS training for workplaces, healthcare teams, students, and community groups. Scheduled around your timeline.
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We train workplaces, healthcare teams, students, and community groups, with sessions for both annual renewal and new certification, scheduled around your timeline.
CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED
Recognized. Required. Ready When You Are.
Nationally and internationally recognized certifications that meet workplace, clinical placement, and WSIB compliance requirements across Ontario.
Intermediate First Aid (IFA)
Ontario’s current standard First Aid certification, updated to meet CSA Z1210-24. Available at CPR Level A (Adult) or Level C (Adult, Child & Infant), depending on your workplace or program requirement.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Renewed annually in line with Heart & Stroke Foundation and most employer requirements. A regular part of staying current for working healthcare professionals, as well as a starting point for those preparing for placement.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Delivered through our certified co-facilitator partnership.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Delivered through our certified co-facilitator partnership.
Regulatory update (effective 2026): “Standard First Aid” has been replaced by Intermediate First Aid (IFA) and Basic First Aid (BFA) under Ontario’s CSA Z1210-24 standard. Each is also offered at two CPR levels: Level A (Adult) or Level C (Adult, Child & Infant). Recertification for IFA is called IFAR, available at Level C, with one IFAR cycle permitted before a full IFA recertification is required again.
UNDERSTANDING CPR LEVELS
Level A vs Level C
Level A — Adult
Covers adult CPR and AED use. A great fit for workplaces and individuals focused on adult-centred emergency response.
Level C — Adult, Child & Infant
Covers CPR and obstructed airway response for adults, children, and infants. The level most healthcare placements and child-focused roles call for.
FIRST AID COURSE TIERS
Matched to Your Requirement
Hands-on practice hours are a minimum time requirement set by regulation, not the total course length. Course length includes practice time plus instruction, discussion, and assessment.
Basic First Aid (BFA)
1 day · Level A: 7 hrs | Level C: 8 hrs
A great fit for general workplace and community settings. Available at Level A or Level C.
Intermediate First Aid (IFA)
2 days · Level A: 14 hrs | Level C: 16 hrs
Covers CPR and obstructed airway response for adults, children, and infants. The level most healthcare placements and child-focused roles call for.
PRICING
First Aid & BLS Rates
| Course | Duration | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic First Aid (BFA) — New Certification | ||
| BFA — Level A (Adult) | 1 day (7 hrs) | $80 |
| BFA — Level C (Adult, Child & Infant) | 1 day (8 hrs) | $90 |
| Intermediate First Aid (IFA) — New Certification | ||
| IFA — Level A (Adult) | 2 days (14 hrs) | $110 |
| IFA — Level C (Adult, Child & Infant) | 2 days (16 hrs) | $120 |
| IFA Recertification (IFAR) | ||
| IFAR — Level C (Adult, Child & Infant) | 1 day (8 hrs) | $100 |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) | ||
| BLS — New Certification | ½ day (3.5 hrs) | $65 |
| BLS — Annual Recertification | ½ day (3 hrs) | $55 |
All First Aid and BLS pricing above is tax included. Group, workplace, and partner rates available for institutions, employers, student organizations, and recurring cohorts. ACLS and PALS pricing available upon request through our certified co-facilitator partnership.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything You Need. Nothing Extra to Buy.
Hands-on practice hours are a minimum time requirement set by regulation, not the total course length. Course length includes practice time plus instruction, discussion, and assessment.
Course Materials
Heart & Stroke First Aid Reference Manual and pocket rescue mask included for every participant.
Digital Certification
HSF eCard certificate issued the same day, immediately upon completion.
Hands-On Equipment
Advanced mannequins and real-time feedback tools used in every session.
WHY TRAIN WITH US
Certified. Compliant. Genuinely Supportive.
- Issued under Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada guidelines, aligned with the current CSA Z1210-24 standard
- Delivered by certified Heart & Stroke instructors only
- WSIB compliant, meeting Vendor Code of Conduct and insurance requirements
- Small-group, hands-on format with low instructor-to-participant ratios
- Trauma-informed, psychologically safe learning environment
- Sessions scheduled around your timeline, with public dates available and custom dates on request
Ready to Get Certified?
Hands-on practice hours are a minimum time requirement set by regulation, not the total course length. Course length includes practice time plus instruction, discussion, and assessment.
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