Frequently Aasked Questions

1. Recertifications must be taken within 3 years of original course date;
2. Recertifications have to alternate between full and recertification courses (e.g: full, recert, full, recert).

The First Aid exam will consist of a set of situations and multiple questions in an open book exam. The number of questions on the exam will depend on the level of first aid that you are learning. Candidates will also be continuously evaluated throughout the course in regards to attendance, participation and activities. 

All of our First Aid courses come with CPR-C training and certification.

All of our First Aid courses provide participants training on how to operate an AED. However, Lifesaving Society no longer issues a recognition or certification card for the training as it is now considered part of the curriculum and not a separate certification. 

Lifeguarding Academy programs are affiliated with the Lifesaving Society. All levels of our First Aid programs are WSIB approved and will be accepted by your workplace.

Basic First Aid is a course designed for candidates who wish to obtain a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. This course can be used as a prerequisite for Bronze Cross but not for National Lifeguard.

Intermediate First Aid is a higher level course that incorporates all of the Basic First Aid material and builds a further comprehensive training and coverage of all first aid and CPR aspects. This course can be used as a prerequisite for both Bronze Cross and National Lifeguard, which is why our Bronze Combo comes with Intermediate First Aid.

There are 3 different levels of CPR.

1. CPR A - Covers Adult CPR and choking procedures.
2. CPR C - Covers adult, children and infant CPR skills and theory including two rescuer CPR skills. 
3. CPR HCP - Covers all aspects of CPR for adult, child and infant as well as the use of BVMs and designed specifically for those in the health care provider field.