First Aid & CPR Skills

A step-by-step BLS renewal guide for Toronto nurses (RNs and RPNs): when to book, what your hospital expects, and how to keep your CNO compliance current.

A timing guide for Ontario paramedic students on BLS certification and renewal. When to take it, how to schedule around placements, and what to do if it lapses.

CPR and first aid for U of T, TMU (Toronto Metropolitan), OCAD, and George Brown students. Walking distance from St. George campus and TMU on Spadina at Dundas.

BLS renewal for downtown Toronto hospital staff at UHN, Mount Sinai, St. Michael’s, SickKids, Princess Margaret. 3–4 hour class on Spadina, walking distance from the hospital row.

WSIB-approved first aid and CPR courses in West Toronto at 2381 Dundas St W. Serves the Junction, High Park, Roncesvalles, Bloor West, Etobicoke, and Mimico.

Standard First Aid Recertification in Toronto: 8 hours, $95, WSIB-approved. What’s covered, where to take it, what to bring, and when to book.

The ideal timing for first aid recertification is 30–60 days before your card expires. Here’s the full timing guide — grace periods, the booking window, and why early is better.

Expired first aid certificate? Here’s exactly what to do — your options by how long expired, grace periods, employer implications, and the fastest path back to compliant.

Standard First Aid Recertification vs the full course — which one should you take? A decision guide covering eligibility, cost, time, and edge cases.

CPR Level C takes about 4 hours. Standard First Aid with CPR is 14 hours over two days. BLS is 4–6 hours. Here’s how long each course actually takes.