First Aid & CPR Training

Whether you need certification for work, school, volunteering or personal preparedness, the City of Kitchener offers WSIB-approved First Aid with CPR-C and AED training designed to give participants the confidence and skills to respond in emergency situations.

Why Choose City of Kitchener First Aid Training? 

WSIB Approved 

All courses meet Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) requirements and are recognized by employers across Ontario. 

Valid for Three Years 

Successful participants receive certification/recertification valid for three years. 

Practical, Hands-On Learning 

Courses provide real-world skills and confidence to respond to workplace, home and community emergencies. 

Flexible Training Options 

Multiple daytime weekday and weekend courses are available for individuals needing certification for employment, volunteer opportunities or personal interest. 

Register for a First Aid Course

The City of Kitchener is approved by WSIB Ontario to deliver First Aid training and certification. You can sign up for a First Aid course online with ActiveNet or at your local pool.

Available Courses 

Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED 

Best for: Workplace requirements, health and safety certification, and individuals seeking comprehensive first aid training. 

Register for Intermediate First Aid 

This WSIB-approved course covers first aid skills including: 

• Recognizing, treating and preventing airway, breathing and cardiovascular emergencies.
• How to respond to musculoskeletal, soft tissue, head and spine injuries, heat and cold emergencies, poisons, burns, bleeding, seizures and diabetic emergencies. 
• CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. 

Important: 100% attendance is mandatory. 

Basic First Aid with CPR-C and AED 

Best for: Workplace requirements, community volunteers, caregivers and individuals looking for introductory first aid knowledge. 

Register for Basic First Aid 

Basic First Aid provides awareness, knowledge and practical skills related to first aid principles and emergency treatment of injuries. 

Topics include: 

• Workplace safety
• Self-protection
• Scene and primary assessment
• CPR-C certification
• Choking response
• Heart attack and angina response
• Stroke recognition
• External bleeding treatment
• AED use for adult, child and infant emergencies 

Important: 100% attendance is mandatory. 

Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED Recertification 

Best for: Individuals with a current Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid certificate who need to maintain certification. 

Register for Intermediate First Aid Recertification 

Candidates may take an Intermediate First Aid Recertification course within 36 months of completing an Intermediate First Aid Full Course. 

The recertification course reviews essential workplace first aid competencies including: 

• CPR-C and AED certification
• Emergency scene management
• Airway, breathing and circulation emergencies
• Severe bleeding response
• Medical emergency recognition
• Soft tissue and musculoskeletal injury management 

Prerequisite: Current Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid certification from any WSIB-approved agency. 

Participants must bring their current certification to class. 

Important: 100% attendance is mandatory. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Who should take these courses? 

These courses are ideal for employees, job seekers, volunteers, post-secondary students, caregivers and residents who want to be prepared to respond to emergencies. 

How long is certification valid? 

Certification is valid for three years from the date of successful completion. 

Do I need to attend the entire course? 

Yes. Participants must attend 100% of course hours to receive certification. 

Are these courses recognized by employers? 

Yes. The courses are WSIB approved and widely accepted by employers throughout Ontario. 

Who can take the Intermediate First Aid Recertification course? 

Anyone with a current Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid certification from a WSIB-approved agency that falls within the recertification requirements. 

Contact Information 

Program Contact Phone: 519-741-2821 Email: Aquatic.Leadership@kitchener.ca  

For assistance with course registration or inclusion support, please contact the program team.