Common questions about first aid training in Saskatoon.

Saskatchewan's Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (Part 5, in force since April 1, 2021) require every employer to conduct a workplace first aid risk assessment using CSA Standard Z1220-17, performed by a competent person. The assessment classifies your workplace as low, moderate, or high hazard, and determines the type of first aid kit required, the number of first aid attendants you need per shift, and what level of certification they must hold. Most moderate and high hazard workplaces require at least one Class A first aid attendant per shift — held by anyone with a current Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C certificate.

Class A is the standard workplace first aid qualification under Saskatchewan OHS: 14 hours of first aid training plus 4 hours of CPR. A Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C certificate meets this requirement. Class B is the more advanced qualification: 60 hours of first aid plus 8 hours of CPR. It's required for high-risk and remote workplaces — typically resource extraction, large industrial operations, and sites far from definitive medical care. Class B is delivered through advanced workplace first aid programs that go significantly beyond standard certifications. We focus on Class A and CPR-only courses; for Class B referrals, get in touch and we can point you to current providers.

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED and Emergency First Aid certificates are both valid for three years from the date of completion, across all of Canada including Saskatchewan. CPR Levels A and C are also valid for three years. CPR Level HCP and BLS for Healthcare Providers are typically treated as one-year valid under Saskatchewan Health Authority policy and the policies of most clinical employers, even though the printed validity may be longer. If you renew before your certificate expires, you can take a re-certification course rather than the full course. Once it expires, you'll need to redo the full course.

Emergency First Aid is a single day (about 8 hours total) covering life-threatening emergencies: CPR Level C, AED operation, choking, severe bleeding, and shock. It's accepted under Saskatchewan OHS for low-hazard workplaces. Standard First Aid is two days (14 hours of first aid plus 4 hours of CPR — 18 hours total) and covers everything in Emergency plus a much broader curriculum: fractures, head and spinal injuries, sudden medical emergencies (heart attack, stroke, seizure, diabetic emergency, anaphylaxis), burns, environmental injuries, and extended care. Standard First Aid is the Class A attendant qualification required by most moderate and high hazard Saskatchewan workplaces.

Course prices vary by type. Standalone CPR is our most affordable entry point; Standard First Aid is the most-booked full certification and is competitively priced against any provider in Saskatchewan. All published prices are all-inclusive: GST, Canadian Red Cross fees, course materials, digital certificate, and printed wallet card are all built in. For group bookings of six or more, per-person costs are typically lower — particularly for onsite delivery. See each course page for current pricing.

Yes. Onsite group training is one of our most-requested services across Saskatoon and the surrounding region. We bring certified instructors, manikins, AED trainers, and all course materials to your location anywhere within our delivery area. Minimum group size is typically six participants. We schedule around evening, weekend, and shift-work requirements — common for mining contractors, agricultural operations, construction crews, and healthcare clinics needing whole-team certification on a single day.

Emergency First Aid is a single-day course, so you can complete the certification in 8 hours. Digital certificates are issued the same day — typically in your inbox before you leave the building. Printed wallet cards arrive in the mail shortly after. Standard First Aid takes two days; BLS takes one day; CPR-only courses can be done in half a day.

Wear comfortable clothing — you'll spend significant time on the floor doing CPR on manikins. Bring photo ID, a water bottle, and a snack. For renewal courses, bring your current Canadian Red Cross certificate or wallet card so we can verify your eligibility for the renewal track. Course manuals, manikins, AED trainers, bandaging materials, and all other course supplies are provided.

Some of it, yes. Good CPR is genuinely strenuous — chest compressions at the correct depth and rate require sustained effort. After two minutes of compressions, most people's arms and shoulders are working hard; this is normal and expected. If you have specific health or mobility concerns — recent surgery, joint issues, cardiovascular conditions, or any other limitation — let your instructor know before the practical begins. We can almost always accommodate, often by adjusting position (kneeling, sitting, or working on a raised manikin) or by extending rotations between rescue partners.

Yes. Our courses are open to participants aged 14 and older. The content is the same regardless of age, and we frequently have younger participants — students preparing for clinical placements, young workers entering trades, lifeguards, and youth volunteers.

Our Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and our CPR Level C courses both cover infant, child, and adult emergencies. These are well-suited to parents, babysitters, and childcare providers, and meet the certification requirements for most regulated childcare in Saskatchewan. For Early Childhood Educators needing a specifically childcare-framed course, please ask when booking — we can advise on the current options.

We work with you in real time. If you're struggling with a particular skill, your instructor provides additional coaching and practice opportunities — that's exactly why we keep cohorts small. If after the course you've genuinely put in the work but still can't meet the standard, we'll discuss your options, usually a brief targeted re-test or a short make-up session at no extra cost. Genuine non-passes are uncommon. We don't issue certificates to people who can't perform the underlying skills — that's what the credential is supposed to mean.

Full refund for cancellations with 72+ hours' notice. Cancellations within 72 hours can be rescheduled to another course date at no charge. No-shows without notice forfeit the course fee. For private and onsite bookings, terms are agreed in the quote — we're reasonable about genuine emergencies.

Our Saskatoon training centre is being finalized as we open our new location. Course confirmation emails include the specific address, parking information, and accessibility notes. For specifics in the meantime, please get in touch.

Yes — and noticeably. Research from resuscitation councils worldwide consistently shows measurable skill decay within 3 to 6 months of certification without ongoing practice. The certification is valid for three years, but the actual capability — compression quality, AED workflow integration, scene management decisions — drops off well before that. Practical implications: practise compressions occasionally on a pillow or manikin if you have access; review your course materials periodically; consider attending a refresher session every year if your work depends on the skill. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada research suggests annual practice produces meaningfully better outcomes than three-year-cycle-only training, even when the credential renews on the three-year schedule.