First Aid Courses in Welland: A Local Guide
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR training in the heart of the Niagara Region.
Life Safe runs WSIB-approved first aid and CPR courses at 513 Lincoln St in Welland, ON. Options include Standard First Aid + CPR ($120), Emergency First Aid + CPR ($85), CPR C AED on its own ($35), BLS for healthcare workers ($55), and recertifications. The venue serves Welland, Pelham, Port Colborne, Niagara Falls, and St. Catharines.
The Welland venue
Our Welland location is at 513 Lincoln St, near Crowland Avenue — central to the city, parking on site, easy access from Highway 406 and the Welland canal. Niagara Region Transit’s Route 25 stops nearby for anyone coming by bus from St. Catharines or Niagara Falls.
It’s a small, dedicated training space — not a converted boardroom — with real CPR manikins, feedback equipment, AED trainers, and the wound-care supplies you need for hands-on practice. Class sizes are kept small so everyone actually gets time on the manikins.
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 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 not sure, the safest bet is Standard First Aid + CPR — it covers the broadest range of situations and satisfies almost any workplace requirement in Ontario. For a fuller breakdown, see Standard vs. Emergency First Aid.
Who’s usually in class
Welland classes pull from across the Niagara Region. On any given day the room might include:
- Niagara College students in nursing, ECE, paramedic, and trades programs
- Workplace first aiders renewing under Regulation 1101 — manufacturing, logistics, retail
- New parents from Welland and Pelham looking for infant CPR
- Lifeguards at the Welland International Flatwater Centre and city pools
- Personal Support Workers (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)
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 Welland class
The Welland schedule is on the Welland courses page. Pick a date that works, register, pay online, and show up. If you don’t see your preferred date, scan two to three weeks out — Welland 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 how this works in our post on certificate expiry. Once your card is expired, most agencies require the full course again.
Book your Welland class
WSIB-approved first aid and CPR at 513 Lincoln St. Small classes, real manikins, friendly instructors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Welland venue?
513 Lincoln St, near Crowland Avenue. Parking on site, accessible by Niagara Region Transit.
Are the courses WSIB-approved?
Yes — certified through Heart and Stroke, 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 Pelham, Port Colborne, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and across the Niagara Region.