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Standard First Aid/CPR – Comprehensive Training for Workplace and Home Safety

Standard CPR And First Aid Training

Standard First Aid/CPR is one of the most widely recognized safety certifications in Canada. Designed for workplace compliance and personal preparedness, this course delivers clear, hands-on instruction in essential lifesaving skills. VO2 Health Focus provides standard first aid training using practical scenarios, current guidelines, and supportive instruction—so participants can respond confidently in real emergencies.

With over 20 years of experience, VO2 Health Focus is known for delivering reliable, high-quality standard CPR and first aid training. We were the first provider in the GTA to introduce blended learning and remain the only provider offering training in both English and French. Using modern equipment and realistic simulations, our courses are engaging, practical, and effective.

If you want trusted certification and real-world skills, our standard first aid training delivers both.

Why Choose Standard First Aid/CPR?

Emergencies can happen anywhere. Standard first aid training prepares you to respond to injuries, sudden illness, cardiac events, and breathing emergencies. Whether required for work or chosen for personal safety, standard CPR and first aid training equips you to act quickly and safely when it matters most.

Our courses focus on hands-on practice rather than memorization. You’ll practise each skill in a supportive setting, helping you build confidence for real-life situations.

Standard First Aid Training

Flexible Learning Options

We offer both blended and in-class formats so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule—without compromising quality.

Blended Learning

A combination of online study and in-class skill practice.

Duration:

  • CPR A: 5.5 hours in-class + 8 hours online
  • CPR C: 8 hours in-class + 8 hours online

After registration, you’ll receive an online PIN to complete the digital portion before your in-class session.

Traditional Classroom

Fully instructor-led with hands-on practice throughout.

Duration:

  • CPR A: 13 hours in-class
  • CPR C: 14 hours in-class

Both formats meet certification requirements and include the full standard CPR and first aid curriculum.

What You Will Learn

Standard first aid training covers essential emergency skills, including:

  • The Red Cross Approach
  • Understanding the EMS system
  • How to prepare and respond to emergencies
  • Check, Call, Care procedures
  • Airway emergencies
  • Breathing and circulation emergencies
  • First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Wound care
  • Head, neck, and spinal injuries
  • Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
  • Sudden medical emergencies
  • Environmental illnesses
  • Poisons
  • Additional content required by legislation

All skills are taught clearly and step by step, making the training accessible for beginners.

Instructor

All courses are taught by certified First Aid instructors with extensive experience.

Prerequisites

None.
Anyone can register, regardless of experience.

Completion Requirements

To receive certification, participants must:

  • Successfully demonstrate all required skills
  • Score 75% or higher on the written evaluation
  • Attend and participate in 100% of the course

These simple requirements ensure all learners gain the full benefit of standard first aid training.

Certification

Upon completion, participants earn:

  • 3-year certification in Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C

This certification is widely accepted by employers and regulatory bodies across Canada.

Participant Materials

Each student receives:

  • Canadian Red Cross First Aid/CPR Manual
  • Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
  • Online PIN for blended learning
  • Standard First Aid certificate

These materials support ongoing learning and skill retention.

Why Train with VO2 Health Focus?

  • Over 20 years of proven experience
  • First provider in the GTA to adopt blended learning
  • Only bilingual First Aid/CPR provider in the region
  • Highly qualified instructors
  • Modern equipment for realistic training
  • Clear, simple instruction—no confusion, no stress
  • Easy registration and payment by e-transfer

We make standard first aid training clear, practical, and confidence-building—so you’re ready to help when it matters most.

VO2 Health Focus helps individuals and organisations overcome safety training challenges by delivering accredited, hands-on first aid and CPR courses with a personalised, community-focused approach. Courses are designed to accommodate busy schedules and diverse learning needs, offering flexible delivery options, small class sizes, and practical simulations that foster confidence and competence in real-world situations. By emphasising accredited credentials, local instructor expertise, and clear outcomes. VO2 Health Focus serves across Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Aurora, Newmarket, Markham, Ajax, Whippy, Oshawa, and Vaughan.