CHOOSING A FIRST AID COURSE

We have listed some of the most common professional requirements below in order to offer guidance in  choosing the right First Aid and CPR training and certification for your needs.

Come take a course with us and enjoy learning the latest First Aid and CPR standards.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST AID AND CPR:

Standard First Aid is now referred to as Intermediate First Aid and Emergency First Aid is now referred to as Basic First Aid.

Occupational Health and Safety Committee – Basic/Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C or Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR C, for workplaces with 6 or more workers on any shift
Early childhood Educator (E.C.E) programs – Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
Police – Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR (Level BLS (formerly HCP )is recommended)
Fire – Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR – Level BLS ( formerly HCP)
Paramedic – Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR – Level BLS ( formerly HCP)
Nursing – Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR – Level BLS (formerly HCP) is required for most college nursing programs. Nurses who are already practicing are required to re-certify only the CPR portion every year.
Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR- Level C (Level BLS (formerly HCP) is recommended)
Dentistry – Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR- Level BLS (formerly HCP) is required for most college programs but dental assistance are often required to re-certify the CPR portion every year.
Athletic Therapist – CPR Level C (with yearly re-certification) is required. Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR is highly recommended.
Personal trainers – CPR Level C (with yearly re-certification) is required. Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR is highly recommended.
Security Guard – Basic/Emergency First Aid with CPR – Level C
Correctional Officer – Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR – Level C
Developmental Services Worker (DSW) programs – Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR- Level C
Fishing Guide, Coast Guard Worker, Recreational Boater, Commercial Fisherman – Marine Basic First Aid

Still need help choosing a First Aid course? Send us a message or give us a call. We are more than happy to guide you through your registration, and help you pick the best course to fit your First Aid and CPR training and certification needs.

Just want to learn the basics? We recommend our one-of-a-kind First Aid for Parents course, which is a non-certification course that focuses on real-life situations as they apply to infants and children.

To book group or corporate first aid training please contact us.