Emergency First Aid/CPR
(Now Basic First Aid)
In Person | Blended
Overview
This is a basic one-day Red Cross course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards while including the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
As of June 22, 2026, Ontario’s workplace first aid program aligns with the national CSA Z1210:24 standard, and this course has been renamed. What was called Emergency First Aid is now officially Basic First Aid. It is the same course at the same level. Only the name has changed.
This course can be done in a blended format: Half the course can be taken online through our Red Cross portal, and half in class with our instructor.
Following successful completion of the course, participants receive proof-of-training wallet cards. Upon request, employers receive a record of training, attendance signatures, as well as copies of the wallet cards.
What You’ll Learn
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
FAQ
How is this program taught?
This program is taught using an interactive discussion method. This means that all participants will be involved in discussing the content throughout the duration of the program. This method ensures that all participants receive and understand the information.
Are there accommodations for learning disabilities?
Participants that may have a learning disability or other impairment, such as language, literacy hearing, or vision, will be accommodated. This may involve having the questions read to the participant(s) by the instructor, the assistance of an interpreter supplied by the employer, or other means. Where disabilities or impairments are identified, please advise your contact when scheduling the course so all efforts to accommodate can be made.
How long is the certificate valid for?
3-year certification in Standard First Aid, CPR Level A or C and AED
Is my existing Emergency First Aid certificate still valid?
Yes. Valid certificates issued by an approved provider up to June 21, 2026 remain valid until their normal expiry date. You do not need to retake the course early because of the name change. When it expires, renew with the equivalent Basic First Aid course.
What are the 2026 changes for First Aid?
Read our complete guide for everything that has changed: Ontario First Aid Training Changes For 2026.
Details
Course Length
approximately 7 to 9 hours, refresher is 5 to 6 hours
Breaks
Two 10-minute breaks, one 30-minute lunch
Location
Private onsite or public at STC training facilities
Prerequisites
- none
Emergency First Aid Is Now Basic First Aid
As of June 22, 2026, Ontario’s workplace first aid program aligns with the national Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z1210:24 standard. The most visible result of that change is the course names. Emergency First Aid is now Basic First Aid, and Standard First Aid is now Intermediate First Aid. The names are new, but the certification level, the skills taught, and the three-year validity period are the same.
You will likely see both the old and new names in use for some time. Your employer, your safety manual, or Ontario’s Regulation 1101 may still refer to “Emergency First Aid,” while training providers and certificates use “Basic First Aid.” Both refer to the same level of workplace first aid training.
If you completed Emergency First Aid before June 22, 2026, your certificate remains valid until its printed expiry date, and you do not need to retrain early because of the name change. When it comes time to renew, you will simply book the equivalent Intermediate First Aid course.
What Level Of Training Do You Need?
The two workplace first aid levels in Ontario are now called Basic First Aid (formerly Emergency First Aid) and Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid). Basic First Aid is a one-day course covering the essential life-saving skills: CPR and AED, choking response, bleeding and shock management, and recognition of sudden medical emergencies. It meets the Regulation 1101 requirement for workplaces with one to five employees per shift.
Basic First Aid (this course) focuses on the skills that matter most in the first few minutes of an emergency: CPR and AED, choking response, controlling bleeding, managing shock, and recognizing sudden medical emergencies. It satisfies Regulation 1101 for workplaces with one to five employees per shift, and the certificate is valid for three years. If your role, employer, or placement specifies “Emergency First Aid,” this is the course you need.
On-Site and Private Group First Aid Training
Beyond our public courses, STC offers private and on-site first aid and CPR training for businesses, schools, and organizations. We bring the training to your workplace, scheduled around your operations, and tailored to the risks and realities of your environment. Private group training is often the most cost-effective option for teams, and it keeps your staff on site rather than travelling to a public course.
We deliver workplace first aid training for offices and businesses, construction and industrial sites, schools and childcare centres, healthcare settings, and community organizations.
Choose STC for Your First Aid Training
When your certification has to count, the provider you choose matters. STC delivers Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR training that aligns with Ontario’s revised workplace first aid requirements, with the flexibility and workplace focus that employers and individuals across the province rely on.
- Canadian Red Cross approved partner offering Standard First Aid (now Intermediate First Aid) and Emergency First Aid (now Basic First Aid) training
- Training that aligns with Ontario’s workplace first aid requirements under the updated WSIB First Aid Program and the CSA Z1210:24 standard
- Experienced, certified instructors who teach through hands-on, interactive instruction so skills stick
- 3-year certification in Intermediate First Aid (Standard First Aid), CPR Level A or C, and AED
Get Your Basic First Aid Certificate Today
Get Certified. Stay Compliant. Work Safe.
At Safety Training and Consulting Services Ltd. (STC), we provide Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR training, now known as Basic First Aid, for workplaces and individuals across Ontario. As a Red Cross approved partner, our program aligns with Ontario’s revised workplace first aid requirements under the updated WSIB First Aid Program and the national CSA Z1210:24 standard, and supports employer obligations under Regulation 1101.
Whether you are an employer certifying your team, a health and safety coordinator, a worker who needs certification for the job, or someone who wants the skills to respond confidently in an emergency, this one-day Basic First Aid course gives you the training to keep your workplace safe, prepared, and compliant.