First Aid Courses in Etobicoke and the Junction: A Local Guide
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR on Dundas West, serving the entire west end of Toronto.
Life Safe runs WSIB-approved first aid and CPR courses at 2381 Dundas St W, near Dundas West 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 the Junction, High Park, Roncesvalles, Bloor West Village, Etobicoke, Mimico, New Toronto, and the wider west end of Toronto.
The Etobicoke / Junction venue
Our West Toronto location is at 2381 Dundas St W, on the boundary between the Junction and Roncesvalles, just south of Bloor Street West. Dundas West Station on the Bloor-Danforth subway line is a short walk; the 505 Dundas streetcar also runs to the area. Street parking is available on Dundas and on the residential streets behind. Drivers from the Gardiner exit at Lake Shore or Roncesvalles; drivers from the 401 take the 427 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.
Which course should you take?
| You’re taking it because… | Take this course | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Your west-end workplace has 6+ workers per shift | Standard First Aid + CPR C AED | ~14 hours over 2 days |
| Your west-end workplace has 1–5 workers per shift | Emergency First Aid + CPR C AED | 1 day (~7 hrs) |
| You’re a St. Joseph’s or Runnymede nurse renewing | BLS Renewal | 3–4 hours |
| You’re a Humber College healthcare student | BLS | 4–6 hours |
| You’re a new parent in the Junction, Roncesvalles, or High Park | CPR C AED (or Free CPR) | ~4 hours |
| You’re renewing an unexpired SFA card | SFA Recertification | ~8 hours |
Who’s usually in class
Junction classes draw from across the west end:
- Humber College students — Lakeshore campus nursing, paramedic, and healthcare programs
- St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto) staff — nurses, PSWs, RTs renewing BLS
- Runnymede Healthcare Centre staff
- New parents from the Junction, Roncesvalles, High Park, Bloor West Village, and Mimico
- Workplace first aiders from west-end manufacturing, logistics, and trades businesses
- Daycare staff from west-end childcare centres needing CCEYA-compliant Standard First Aid
- Coaches and volunteers from High Park sports clubs, Sunnyside, and west-end community organizations
- Hospitality and retail staff from the Junction restaurant strip and Roncesvalles retail corridor
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 (Dundas West and Roncesvalles have lots of options within 5 minutes)
Junction venue vs Downtown vs East York
Life Safe has three Toronto venues. The Junction venue is the closest for west-end residents — Humber College area, High Park, Roncesvalles, Bloor West Village, Etobicoke proper, Mimico, New Toronto. The certificate from each venue is identical. For Burlington commuters, the Junction venue is also typically closer than the East York or Downtown venues.
How to book a Junction class
The west-end schedule is on the Toronto courses page (the Etobicoke / Junction venue is one of three Toronto sites listed). Pick a date that works, register, pay online, and show up. Weekend classes book up faster than weekday slots — plan a couple of weeks ahead if your schedule depends on Saturday or Sunday.
Book your Junction class
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR at 2381 Dundas St W. Walking distance from Dundas West Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Junction venue?
2381 Dundas St W, near Dundas West 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?
Junction, High Park, Roncesvalles, Bloor West Village, Etobicoke, Mimico, New Toronto, Lambton, and the wider west end.
How does it compare to downtown or East York?
Same certificate, same standards. The Junction venue is closest for west-end residents.