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Requirements differ by employer, college, placement and profession. Find your role below — we\u2019ll help you choose the right level before you book.
Nursing programs move fast — and certification requirements arrive early. Colleges and universities typically require current first aid and CPR/AED certification before you set foot on a placement site, and the required level varies by program.
PSWs work where emergencies happen — clients’ homes, long-term care, retirement residences and community settings. PSW program admission and employment typically require current first aid and CPR/AED certification, and employers often specify the level.
From paramedic-pathway and dental programs to kinesiology, pharmacy and community services, healthcare-adjacent programs across Ontario ask students to hold current first aid and CPR certification — often before the first placement.
When your classroom is full of toddlers, first aid isn’t abstract. ECE programs, childcare centres and home daycare operators need current first aid and CPR/AED certification — with content that covers the ages they actually care for.
Teachers & School Staff Teachers, educational assistants and school staff are the adults in the room when a child is hurt on the playground, chokes at lunch or has a medical emergency in class. Boards, schools and unions differ in what certification they require or reimburse — so confirm with your school or board before booking.
Security professionals are often the first person on scene when something goes wrong — at a condo concierge desk, a retail floor, an event or an industrial site. Employers across Ontario commonly expect guards to hold current first aid and CPR certification, and many site contracts specify it.
Every Ontario workplace needs people who can respond before paramedics arrive. Whether your employer sent you, your job posting listed certification, or you simply want to be the person who knows what to do — the right course depends on your workplace.
