Basic First Aid & CPR

(formerly Emergency First Aid & CPR)

Fast, focused, WSIB-recognized first-aid certification for smaller Ontario workplaces.

If you have five or fewer workers on a shift, WSIB Regulation 1101 requires a certified first-aid responder on site. This 6.5-hour course covers the essential lifesaving skills your team needs to meet that requirement and respond with confidence, and Siren Safety delivers it right here in Sudbury.

Naming update: As of June 22, 2026, WSIB aligned first-aid training with CSA Z1210:24 and renamed Emergency First Aid to Basic First Aid. The course is the same recognized certification under a new name; existing certificates remain valid until they expire.

Is this training required?

For many small workplaces, yes. Under WSIB Regulation 1101, any Ontario workplace with five or fewer workers on a shift must have at least one worker who holds a valid Basic First Aid certificate on site during working hours. This course meets that requirement. Certification is valid for three years, after which recertification is required.

Who should take it

Ontario workplaces with five or fewer workers per shift (WSIB Reg. 1101)
Small teams and sole designated first-aiders
Employers responsible for meeting first-aid coverage requirements
Anyone needing foundational first-aid and CPR certification quickly

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize an emergency and manage the scene safely
Perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Respond to choking in a conscious or unconscious casualty
Control bleeding and care for wounds, burns, and shock
Recognize the signs of common medical and environmental emergencies
Meet the WSIB Reg. 1101 requirement for small workplaces

Course details

Duration	6.5 instructional hours
Certification	Basic First Aid & CPR (formerly Emergency First Aid)
Certifying body	[Certifying body, likely Canadian Red Cross]
CPR level	[CPR level offered]
Valid for	3 years
Recertification	Required every 3 years
Prerequisite	None
Format	To be confirmed
Class size	[Class size]
Price	[Price, or "contact for a group quote"]

Delivery and logistics

Delivered at your site or on a scheduled date in [training location]. Group and crew bookings are available for teams that need several workers certified at once: [group booking details]. Contact us to confirm upcoming dates or arrange an on-site session for your workplace.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this course now called Basic First Aid instead of Emergency First Aid? As of June 22, 2026, WSIB aligned first-aid training with the CSA Z1210:24 standard and renamed Emergency First Aid to Basic First Aid. It is the same recognized certification; only the name has changed. Certificates issued under the old name stay valid until they expire.

How long is the certification valid? Three years. Recertification is required to keep it current.

Do you deliver on-site for our team? Yes, on your site or on a scheduled date in [training location]. [Group booking details].