First Aid Courses in Hamilton: A Local Guide
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR training in Dundas, serving Hamilton, Burlington, and the wider region.
Life Safe runs WSIB-approved first aid and CPR courses at 59 Kirby Ave in Dundas, just west of central Hamilton. 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 Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Burlington, and Grimsby.
The Hamilton venue
Our Hamilton-area location is at 59 Kirby Ave Unit 10B in Dundas, just off Highway 403 and a short drive from central Hamilton, Ancaster, and the West End. Parking is on site, the building is accessible, and HSR transit routes serve the Dundas area for anyone coming by bus.
The space is a dedicated training centre — not a converted boardroom — with real CPR manikins, AED trainers, feedback equipment, and the wound-care supplies needed for hands-on practice. Class sizes are kept small enough that everyone gets real manikin time, not just lecture.
Which course should you take?
The right course depends on why you’re taking it.
| 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 McMaster or Mohawk student needing CPR for placement | BLS or CPR C AED (depends on program) | 4–6 hours |
| You’re a Hamilton Health Sciences nurse or PSW renewing | BLS Renewal | 3–4 hours |
| You’re a new parent or community member | CPR C AED (or the Free CPR class) | ~4 hours |
| You’re renewing an unexpired Standard First Aid card | SFA Recertification | ~8 hours |
If you’re not sure, the safest bet for workplace use is Standard First Aid + CPR — it covers the broadest range of situations and satisfies almost any Ontario workplace requirement. For a fuller breakdown, see Standard vs. Emergency First Aid.
Who’s usually in class in Hamilton
Hamilton classes pull from across the city and surrounding region. On any given day the room might include:
- McMaster students — nursing, medicine, kinesiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, midwifery
- Mohawk College students — paramedic programs, nursing, dental hygiene, ECE
- Workplace first aiders renewing under Regulation 1101 — Hamilton’s manufacturing, steel, logistics, and trades sectors are a big part of this
- Hamilton Health Sciences clinical staff renewing BLS — Juravinski, McMaster Children’s, Hamilton General, St. Joseph’s Hamilton
- New parents from Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, and Burlington
- Coaches and volunteers at local sports clubs and community organizations
- Personal Support Workers (PSWs) across home care agencies and LTC homes
Hamilton industries with extra first aid requirements
Hamilton has several sectors with first aid requirements beyond the general Regulation 1101 baseline:
- Steel and heavy manufacturing — ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Stelco, and supplier companies typically train more first aiders than the minimum because of the higher injury risk profile
- Construction — Ontario Regulation 213/91 (Construction Projects) layers additional first aid requirements on top of Reg 1101 for larger or hazardous sites
- Healthcare — BLS rather than the public CPR Level C, with annual renewal
- Childcare — Standard First Aid + CPR for every staff member in direct contact with children under the CCEYA
If you’re managing first aid compliance for a Hamilton workplace, our vendor-selection guide covers what to ask any training provider before booking.
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 (Standard First Aid runs through lunch — there are options within driving or walking distance of 59 Kirby Ave)
You don’t need a textbook (provided), a manikin (provided), or a previous certificate (unless you’re recertifying — bring your current card).
How to book a Hamilton class
The Hamilton schedule is on the Hamilton courses page. Pick a date that works, register, pay online, and show up. If you don’t see your preferred date, check two to three weeks out — Hamilton classes run regularly, but specific course types rotate.
Renewals and recerts
If your card hasn’t expired yet, you can take a recertification course instead of repeating the full course — it’s shorter and less expensive. We cover the details in our post on certificate expiry. Once your card is expired, most agencies require the full course again.
Hamilton vs Toronto: should you make the drive?
Some Hamilton residents default to driving to Toronto for first aid courses, often because they didn’t realize there was a closer option. There usually isn’t a reason to. The certificates are identical — same agencies (Heart and Stroke, Red Cross), same WSIB approval, same accepted-everywhere status. You’re just adding a 60-90 minute commute each way to a full course day. Take the class in Hamilton unless the only available date that fits your schedule happens to be in Toronto.
Book your Hamilton class
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR at 59 Kirby Ave, Dundas. Small classes, real manikins, friendly instructors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Hamilton venue?
59 Kirby Ave Unit 10B in Dundas, just west of Hamilton on Highway 403. Parking on site, accessible by HSR transit.
Are the courses WSIB-approved?
Yes — certified through Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Red Cross, or Lifesaving Society depending on the course.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes, water, a pen, and yourself. Textbook and equipment are provided.
Do you serve nearby cities?
Yes — students come from Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Burlington, and Grimsby.