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CPR Requirements for Daycare Staff in Ontario (2026 Guide)

A complete overview of First Aid and CPR rules for daycare workers, preschool staff, and licensed child care centres, including Ottawa-specific training options.

Updated Jun 11, 20266 min

What Basic First Aid and Intermediate First Aid Mean and How Ontario First Aid Training Is Changing in 2026

WSIB first aid rules are changing on June 22, 2026. Here’s what Ontario workplaces need to know about the new Basic and Intermediate First Aid requirements, plus Ottawa training options from First Aid Connect.

Jun 9, 202611 min

How to Recertify or Renew First Aid & CPR Certifications in 2026

A complete 2026 guide to renewing First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications in Ontario, including how to check your expiry date, when you need a full course, and what the WSIB naming updates mean.

Updated Jun 9, 202610 min

What Level of First Aid & CPR Training Do I Need in 2026?

A complete 2026 guide to choosing the right First Aid, CPR, AED, or BLS certification for work, school, placement, and personal safety in Ontario.

Updated Jun 9, 202611 min

Teen First Aid Training in Ottawa: Why First Aid Certification Builds Confidence, Leadership & Job Skills

A parent-focused guide on why First Aid training is essential for teenagers, how it builds emergency confidence, and why Standard First Aid certification helps teens stand out for jobs, volunteering, and future careers.

Feb 16, 20264 min

CPR & First Aid Requirements for Firefighter Applicants in Ontario

Certification Requirements for Ontario Fire Service Applicants, NFPA Candidates, and Ottawa Fire Recruits

Jan 17, 20263 min

WSIB First Aid Requirements for Ontario Employers

A complete guide to mandatory First Aid & CPR standards for Ontario workplaces under Regulation 1101 — and how businesses can stay compliant.

Jan 14, 20264 min

CPR & First Aid Requirements for Police Recruits in Ontario

Certification Requirements for Ontario Police Academy Applicants and Ottawa Police Service Recruits

Jan 13, 20263 min

CPR & First Aid for Personal Trainers in Ontario

Certification Requirements for Ottawa Personal Trainers, Fitness Coaches, and Gym Staff

Dec 18, 20254 min

CPR Requirements for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in Ontario

Standard First Aid, CPR / AED, and BLS Certification Requirements for Ottawa PSWs Working in Long-Term Care, Retirement Homes, and Home-Care Settings

Dec 16, 20254 min

CPR & First Aid Requirements for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in Ontario

A complete guide to Standard First Aid & CPR Level C requirements for ECEs working in Ontario child care centres — with Ottawa-specific training options.

Dec 14, 20254 min

Basic Life Support (BLS - CPR HCP) Training for Healthcare Providers in Ottawa

Fully Accredited Canadian Red Cross and Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support Training for Ottawa Healthcare Professionals, Clinics, and Students

Dec 7, 20254 min

Online Security Guard License Training in Ontario (Fully Online)

A simple guide to completing your fully online Security Guard training in Ontario with First Aid Connect

Dec 7, 20254 min

Give the Gift of Life - How to Purchase a Gift Voucher

Giving the gift of safety has never been easier! This guide will take you through the process of giving that gift to your loved ones!

Sep 2, 20253 min

Business and Private First Aid Training: Why Workplace Certification Matters in Ontario

A complete guide to First Aid & CPR requirements for Ontario workplaces — construction, healthcare, childcare, offices, and emergency services — and how to register your team for private or on-site training.

Jan 4, 20246 min

First Aid for Parents: Essential Tips for Managing Common Childhood Injuries

A comprehensive guide for parents on first aid for common childhood injuries. Learn practical tips for emergency treatment of cuts, burns, choking, poisons, and more.

Jan 4, 20248 min

Online First Aid & CPR Training in Ottawa (Level C)

Where to find online first aid and CPR training in Ottawa! Read more to find out why First Aid Connect's Canadian Red Cross and WSIB Approved blended training is the right choice for your next first aid and CPR level C course!

Jan 4, 20245 min

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