Free CPR Training in Toronto: Where, When, and How to Sign Up
A real CPR C AED certification class — $0, every week, three Toronto venues.
Life Safe runs a free CPR C AED class every week in Toronto — at venues in Chinatown (222 Spadina), East York (1774 Danforth), and the Junction/Etobicoke (2381 Dundas West). It’s about 4 hours long, includes hands-on manikin practice and AED training, and ends with a certificate of completion. Cost: $0. Book a seat on the Free CPR page.
Why a free CPR class exists
Bystander CPR more than doubles a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest outside a hospital. The biggest barrier isn’t capability — it’s that most people have never been shown how. Cost is part of that, especially for parents, students, neighbours of older adults, and anyone who’s been meaning to learn but kept putting it off.
Life Safe runs the free CPR course every week because we think the cost of not knowing is higher than the cost of running the class. We’re one of the few first aid companies in Ontario that does this consistently, year-round.
What’s included
- Adult, child, and infant CPR — compressions, rescue breaths, and the correct technique for each age group
- AED training — how to use an automated external defibrillator from a public access cabinet
- Choking response — back blows and chest thrusts for adults, children, and infants
- Hands-on practice on real CPR manikins with feedback equipment
- A certificate of completion you can take home the same day
Where the classes happen
Free CPR rotates between Life Safe’s three Toronto venues:
Downtown / Chinatown
222 Spadina Ave — accessible from Spadina station via streetcar, walking distance from Kensington Market and the Entertainment District.
East York / Danforth
1774 Danforth Ave — near Coxwell Station, on the Danforth subway line.
Junction / Etobicoke
2381 Dundas St W — near Dundas West station and the Bloor GO line.
What this course is — and isn’t
This is a community CPR class. It’s a real, hands-on certificate you can list on a resume, show a babysitting client, or use as proof that you’ve been trained. It’s the same skills curriculum as our paid CPR C AED course.
What it’s not: a WSIB-approved workplace certification under an agency like Heart and Stroke or Red Cross. If your employer needs you to be the designated first aider on your shift under Ontario Regulation 1101, you’ll need a paid course that issues a WSIB-approved certificate. See our explainer on WSIB approval for the difference.
Who usually takes it
- New parents who want infant CPR confidence
- Grandparents and caregivers of young children
- Family members of people with heart conditions
- Students filling out applications (med school, paramedic, nursing prereqs)
- Babysitters and nannies
- Gym-goers and trainers
- People who witnessed something scary and decided “next time I want to know what to do”
How to book
Pick a date on the Free CPR page, register, and show up. No card on file, no upsell during the class. Bring something to write with — that’s it.
Spots fill up fast, especially in spring and back-to-school season. If a Sunday is full, check the next two weeks across the three venues — there’s almost always something available.
Reserve a free spot
Real CPR certification, taught by certified instructors, three Toronto venues. $0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. $0 cost, real instruction, real certificate.
Does it count for my workplace?
Only if your workplace asks for general CPR/AED awareness. If they need WSIB-approved certification under Regulation 1101, take a paid course.
How long is the class?
About 4 hours, including the practical assessment.
Can I bring a friend or family member?
Yes — but each person needs their own registration so we know how many seats and manikins to set up.