First Aid Courses in East York: A Local Guide
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR on the Danforth, serving Riverdale, Leslieville, the Beaches, and the east end.
Life Safe runs WSIB-approved first aid and CPR courses at 1774 Danforth Ave, walking distance from Coxwell Station. Options include Standard First Aid + CPR ($120), Emergency First Aid + CPR ($85), CPR C AED ($35), BLS for healthcare ($55), and recertifications. The venue serves East York, Riverdale, Leslieville, the Beaches, Greektown, and the wider east end of Toronto.
The East York venue
Our East York location is at 1774 Danforth Ave, on the Danforth between Greenwood and Coxwell. Coxwell subway station is a short walk; the 506 Carlton streetcar and several TTC bus routes serve the area. Street parking is available along the Danforth and on side streets. Drivers from the DVP exit at O’Connor or Don Mills and head south.
The space is a dedicated training centre with real CPR manikins (adult, child, and infant), AED trainers, BVMs for BLS, choking simulators, and the wound-care supplies needed for hands-on practice. Class sizes are kept small so everyone gets real manikin time.
Which course should you take?
| You’re taking it because… | Take this course | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Your workplace has 6+ workers per shift | Standard First Aid + CPR C AED | ~14 hours over 2 days |
| Your workplace has 1–5 workers per shift | Emergency First Aid + CPR C AED | 1 day (~7 hrs) |
| You’re a Michael Garron nurse or PSW renewing | BLS Renewal | 3–4 hours |
| You’re a new parent in Riverdale or Leslieville | CPR C AED (or the Free CPR class) | ~4 hours |
| You’re renewing an unexpired SFA card | SFA Recertification | ~8 hours |
If you’re not sure, the safest bet for workplace use is Standard First Aid + CPR — broadest coverage, satisfies almost any Ontario workplace requirement.
Who’s usually in class
East York classes draw from across the east end:
- Michael Garron Hospital staff — nurses, PSWs, RTs renewing BLS for the Toronto East Health Network
- Small business workplace first aiders from along the Danforth, Greenwood, and Pape commercial strips
- New parents from Riverdale, Leslieville, the Beaches, and Pape Village
- Daycare staff from East Toronto childcare centres needing Standard First Aid + CPR for CCEYA compliance
- Coaches and volunteers at Beaches-area sports clubs, community centres, and youth organizations
- Hospitality and retail staff from the Greektown restaurant strip and the Beaches retail corridor
- Personal Support Workers across east-end home care agencies
What to bring
- A pen and yourself
- Comfortable clothes — you’ll be on the floor doing chest compressions
- A water bottle
- Lunch or cash for nearby food (the Danforth has plenty of options within a 5-minute walk)
East York vs Downtown vs Etobicoke: which Life Safe venue?
Life Safe has three Toronto venues. East York is the closest for east-end residents — typically 15–25 minutes less commute than driving downtown. The certificate from each venue is identical. Pick the venue closest to your home or workplace.
How to book an East York class
The East York schedule is on the East York courses page. Pick a date that works, register, pay online, and show up. Weekend classes fill up fastest — book a few weeks ahead if your schedule depends on a Saturday or Sunday.
Book your East York class
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR at 1774 Danforth Ave. Walking distance from Coxwell Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the East York venue?
1774 Danforth Ave, near Coxwell Station on the Bloor-Danforth subway line.
Are the courses WSIB-approved?
Yes — certified through Heart and Stroke, Canadian Red Cross, or Lifesaving Society depending on course.
Which neighbourhoods does the venue serve?
East York, Riverdale, Leslieville, the Beaches, Greektown, Pape Village, Playter Estates, and the broader east end.
How does it compare to the downtown or Etobicoke venues?
Same certificate, same standards. East York is the closest for east-end residents.