Emergency and Basic First Aid are the same certification - WSIB updated the naming for 2026.
Emergency and Basic First Aid are the same certification - WSIB updated the naming for 2026. Learn more about the changes.
Emergency First Aid & CPR / AED Level C (Basic First Aid) Course In Ottawa
$90
Emergency First Aid & CPR / AED (Basic First Aid - Blended) Content
One-day Blended 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 and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
This course includes all current First Aid & CPR guidelines and is recognized by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) / meets Ontario Health & Safety (OHS) regulation for First Aid. As of June 22, 2026, Ontario's updated WSIB First Aid Program also refers to this level as Basic First Aid (Emergency First Aid under Regulation 1101) - learn more about the 2026 update here.
- The Red Cross
- Preparing to respond
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and Circulation emergencies
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
Course Duration
Emergency First Aid & CPR / AED Level C is a blended 1 day course with 4.5 hours of self driven online and 4 – 5 hours of in class learning. Once a participant registers for the class, an email will be sent with information regarding the online portion. This portion needs to be completed prior to the in-person date chosen for the class.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of both the online and in-class portion, all participants will receive an Emergency First Aid & CPR / AED Level C (Basic First Aid) Canadian Red Cross certification valid for 3 years.
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Training Testimonials & Reviews!
Join more than 850 participants who have given First Aid Connect a five-star review. Read what students are saying about our Emergency First Aid & CPR / AED Level C (Basic First Aid) course in Ottawa.
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Over 850 five-star reviews!
Kahina Ghorab
Great BLS course at First Aid Connect today. The training was clear, well organized, and very hands-on. The instructor Karim was professional and explained everything well. I feel much more confident now. Highly recommended
Sheena Lexa
I had a great experience with this BLS instructor. They were organized, informative, and made sure everyone understood each step before moving on. Their teaching style was calm, supportive, and very effective. I now feel much more prepared for real-life situations. Definitely recommend!
Jennifer Seward
This was the third time taking my first aid and CPR course and it was my best experience yet. Normally in my past experiences, the day seemed extremely long, but Noor taught the class with a lot of passion and spoke in a way that kept me focused and attentive. He's very experienced and knowledgeable about what he's doing. Keep up the great work Noor!!
Nouha K.
I thoroughly enjoyed my first course. Everything went very well. Ms. Rachida explained each step very clearly; she was professional, attentive, and reassuring. I am very satisfied with her work and her welcome. Thank you very much.
Mirlande J.
I completed the Canadian Red Cross course, and it was an outstanding experience! The instructor was highly knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, and made the training easy to understand. The hands-on practice was excellent, each participant had their own manikin, which provided plenty of opportunity to build confidence and practice the skills properly. The course was very well organized and professionally delivered. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality First Aid and CPR training.