First Aid Courses in St. Catharines & Niagara: A Local Guide
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR for St. Catharines and the wider Niagara Region.
The nearest Life Safe venue to St. Catharines is in Welland (513 Lincoln St), about a 20–25 minute drive south, running WSIB-approved first aid and CPR throughout the year. Options include Standard First Aid + CPR ($120), Emergency First Aid + CPR ($85), CPR C AED ($35), BLS ($55), and recertifications. For teams, Life Safe also brings on-site training to workplaces across St. Catharines and Niagara.
Where to train near St. Catharines
Life Safe’s closest fixed venue to St. Catharines is in Welland, at 513 Lincoln St — a short, straightforward drive south down Highway 406, roughly 20 to 25 minutes from central St. Catharines. The Welland venue serves the entire Niagara Region, and St. Catharines residents make up a regular part of every class.
It’s a dedicated training space with real CPR manikins, feedback equipment, AED trainers, and wound-care supplies for genuine hands-on practice, with small class sizes so everyone gets manikin time. See the full Welland local guide for venue details.
On-site training in St. Catharines
If you need to certify a group — a workplace team, a sports club, a community organization — Life Safe can bring training directly to you in St. Catharines or anywhere in Niagara. On-site sessions deliver the same course content and WSIB-approved certification as in-class training, without the travel. See how on-site training works.
Which course should you take?
The right course depends on why you need 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 new parent or community member | CPR C AED (or the Free CPR class) | ~4 hours |
| You’re a nurse, paramedic, or healthcare student | BLS (Basic Life Support) | ~5 hours |
| You’re renewing an unexpired card | Recertification (SFA or BLS) | 4–8 hours |
If you’re unsure, Standard First Aid + CPR is the safest choice — it meets almost any Ontario workplace requirement. For a full breakdown, see Standard vs. Emergency First Aid.
Who’s usually in class from Niagara
- Brock University and Niagara College students in nursing, ECE, paramedic, and trades programs
- Workplace first aiders renewing under Regulation 1101 — manufacturing, logistics, agriculture
- Hospitality and tourism staff across the Niagara wine, hotel, and attractions sector
- New parents from St. Catharines and across Niagara seeking infant CPR
- Lifeguards, pool staff, and PSWs renewing BLS for clinical placements
- Coaches and volunteers at local minor sports clubs
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)
- Your current card, if you’re recertifying
Textbook and equipment are provided.
Renewals and recerts
If your card hasn’t expired, take a shorter recertification course instead of repeating the full one — see our post on certificate expiry. Once expired, most agencies require the full course again.
Book a class for the Niagara Region
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR at the Welland venue, or on-site for your St. Catharines team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where’s the nearest venue to St. Catharines?
Welland, at 513 Lincoln St — about 20–25 minutes south via Highway 406. Parking on site.
Can you train my team in St. Catharines?
Yes — on-site group training can come to your workplace anywhere in the Niagara Region.
Are the courses WSIB-approved?
Yes — certified through Heart and Stroke, Canadian Red Cross, or Lifesaving Society depending on the course.
Which areas are served?
St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Thorold, Pelham, Port Colborne, and across the Niagara Region.