Standard First Aid
What is Standard First Aid?
Standard First Aid & Emergency First Aid (SFA) Certification Course – WSIB Approved in Ontario
Be prepared to respond to life-threatening emergencies—whether at work, at home, or in public settings. Our Standard First Aid (SFA) course includes CPR Level C and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training, and is fully WSIB-compliant under current Ontario workplace safety regulations.
This First Aid and CPR certification course is ideal for business owners, employees, caregivers, construction workers, teachers, and concerned citizens who want to meet Ontario health and safety requirements and be ready to act in an emergency.
Gain the confidence, hands-on training, and practical skills you need to help save lives in real-world situations.
Certification
Temporary certificate available upon completing online theory (valid for 60 days)
Full certification issued same day after in-person training
Certificate valid for 3 years
Fully WSIB-compliant and recognized across Ontario
Registering for Blended Training Programs
Signing up for our F.A.S.T. SFA course is quick and easy:
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Select Your Course & Purchase Online
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Complete the Online Training at Your Own Pace
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Print Your Temporary Certificate
Once you finish the online portion, you’ll receive a temporary certificate. (Valid for only 60 days) -
Call/Email to Book Your In-Person Practical Session
Contact us at 647-336-6278 to schedule your hands-on training and receive your full certification.
Standard First Aid Course Description
201- Course Introduction
Learn how the Emergency Medical System (EMS) works and understand the vital role of a First Aider during an emergency. This section covers the definition and primary goals of First Aid, helping you build a strong foundation for providing effective care.
You’ll also explore important legal considerations when offering assistance, including your rights and responsibilities under Ontario’s Good Samaritan Act and other relevant laws protecting those who provide emergency care in good faith.
202 - Emergency Scene Management
Learn how to survey the incident scene for potential hazards to ensure the safety of yourself, the victim, and bystanders. This section emphasizes recognizing life-threatening situations and delivering urgent care immediately. You’ll also develop the ability to assess for additional injuries while providing continuous support, ensure a smooth transfer of the victim to advanced medical care, and complete post-incident procedures such as writing clear notes and accurate reports. These steps are essential for a safe, effective, and professional emergency response.
203 - Primary Survey and Shock
Learn to recognize and manage life-threatening conditions, including breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, and injuries to the chest, pelvis, or femur. This section also covers spinal precautions, the recovery position, and how to identify and respond to signs of shock.
204 - Ongoing Care
Learn how to monitor the victim’s condition while offering comfort and reassurance to help reduce stress and anxiety. This section also emphasizes the importance of a smooth and effective transfer of care to emergency medical responders or a healthcare facility, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
205 - Heart Disease and Heart Attack
Gain a basic understanding of the circulatory system, including how narrowed arteries and high blood pressure can lead to serious medical emergencies. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of angina, heart attacks, and strokes. This section also covers the appropriate actions to take in these situations, including how to assist a victim with their prescribed medications while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive.
206 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is caused by a disruption in the heart’s electrical activity, leading to an immediate loss of heart function. It can strike anyone, at any age, even without a history of heart problems. Understanding the warning signs and responding without delay is crucial—every second matters when it comes to saving a life.
207 - Chain of Survival
In the event of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, immediate action is critical to survival. Key steps include quickly recognizing the emergency and calling 9-1-1, beginning CPR without delay to maintain blood flow, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) as soon as possible to address the heart’s electrical malfunction. Prompt access to advanced cardiac life support and specialized care at a post-cardiac arrest treatment facility further increases the chances of recovery.
208 - CPR (Cardio-Pulnonary Resuscutation)
The initial steps in a cardiac emergency include checking the victim’s responsiveness, opening the airway, and beginning chest compressions. This section explores the decision-making process around providing rescue breaths, as well as the proper techniques for delivering high-quality CPR. You’ll learn the correct positioning and compression methods for adults, children, and infants, along with best practices for both individual and team-based CPR to ensure coordinated and effective care.
209 - AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Defibrillators are compact, lightweight, portable devices powered by batteries that deliver an electric shock to a fibrillating (quivering) heart. Using an AED is simple and user-friendly—just prepare the chest, attach the electrode pads, and follow the clear voice or visual prompts to provide potentially life-saving treatment.
210- Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Choking)
Learn to distinguish between mild and severe choking and understand the appropriate treatment techniques for conscious, unconscious, and pregnant choking victims.
211 - Advanced Bleeding Control
Learn to identify and manage severe, life-threatening bleeding using direct pressure, military-style tourniquets, and wound packing techniques.
212 - Bleeding Injuries
Learn to recognize signs of internal bleeding and provide appropriate treatment for amputations, abdominal injuries, minor head and facial wounds, nosebleeds, and other common bleeding conditions.
213 - Wounds and Bandaging
Understand the various types of wounds and learn how to properly clean and disinfect them using BZK towelettes. Gain skills in applying adhesive bandages, dressings, and other bandaging materials to promote healing and prevent infection.
214 - Animal Bites
All bites should be treated as potentially serious. Snake and insect bites can introduce harmful venoms that may lead to severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, and allergic reactions. Additionally, bites from ticks and leeches carry the risk of infections, including Lyme disease.
215 - Burns
Learn essential burn scene safety and prevention measures. Understand how burns are classified based on their cause, depth, and severity. Gain knowledge on treating different types of burns, including thermal, chemical, electrical, and radiation injuries.
216 - Medical Emergencies
Learn to recognize and effectively treat emergencies related to diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, and severe allergic reactions.
217 - Secondary Survey
The Secondary Survey involves systematically gathering and documenting critical information such as vital signs—including pulse, respirations, skin condition, eye response, and level of consciousness—along with the patient’s medical history and a thorough head-to-toe examination to identify additional injuries.
218 - First Aid Team
Teamwork is crucial when responding to serious illness or injury. Whether working as part of a workplace emergency response team or organizing bystanders to assist, a coordinated team approach ensures that everyone’s efforts are aligned to provide the best possible care to the person in need.
219 - Biohazards
This section emphasizes the essential precautions first aiders must take to protect themselves from potentially life-threatening infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Meningitis, COVID-19, and others. When surveying the scene, it’s important to identify hazards using all your senses—what you can see, hear, feel, and smell. Remember, with biohazards, invisible threats can be just as dangerous, so vigilance is critical for your safety.
220 - Shock - The Golden Hour
This section explores the critical relationship between the time of injury and the need for urgent surgical intervention. Known as the “Golden Hour,” a concept introduced by Dr. R Adams Cowley—the founder of the world’s first shock-trauma center in Baltimore—it emphasizes that prompt medical care within the first 60 minutes can significantly improve survival outcomes. You will also gain a basic understanding of the stages of shock and its life-threatening effects, as well as the importance of having an effective Emergency Medical Response Plan in place.
221 - Poisons
This section covers the different types of poisons and the various ways they can enter the body, along with effective prevention strategies. It highlights the importance of gathering a detailed incident history and recognizing the victim’s signs and symptoms. You will also learn basic first aid measures for poisoning incidents and when to contact poison control for expert guidance.
222 - Eye Injuries
This section reviews effective methods for preventing eye injuries and explains how to properly examine the eye. It covers the safe removal of small particles as well as treatment options for objects embedded in the eye. Additionally, it addresses care for avulsed eyes, wounds surrounding the eye, and various types of eye burns.
223 - Environmental Injuries
Understand the critical impact of heat loss on the body and learn first aid techniques for treating frostbite and hypothermia. This section also covers how to recognize and respond to heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke.
224 - Head, Neck, Chest, Pelvic, and Skeletal Injuries
Injuries to bones, muscles, and tendons can vary from minor sprains and strains to more serious dislocations and fractures. Proper stabilization of the head and neck is crucial to prevent additional spinal cord damage. Chest injuries may impair breathing, while pelvic and other skeletal injuries have the potential to cause life-threatening bleeding.
225 - Pregnancy and Childbirth
Prepare for emergency childbirth and potential delivery complications with essential first aid skills. Learn how to care for both the newborn and the mother during and immediately after delivery. This section also covers post-birth care, including managing the umbilical cord and placenta, as well as providing support and care for the mother following a miscarriage.
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At F.A.S.T., we offer WSIB‑certified, hands-on training that’s clear and efficient. Our courses equip you with the skills and confidence to handle any emergency. We have over 25 years experience in First Aid / CPR training. We offer tailored classes to meet all your needs, whether it is industrial, personal or professional, we carter to all your needs and requirements.