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CANADIAN RED CROSS TRAINING
Classroom First Aid & CPR Training
Complete your certification entirely in person with an experienced Canadian Red Cross instructor. Build practical skills through hands-on training, guided practice, and immediate feedback.
WHY CLASSROOM TRAINING?
Learn In Person. Practice In Person.
Build Real Confidence.
Traditional classroom training gives you the full learning experience in person. Your instructor guides you through the course from start to finish, combining discussion, demonstration and hands-on practice in a structured classroom environment.
Instructor-Led Learning
Learn directly from an experienced Canadian Red Cross instructor who can explain concepts, answer questions and provide immediate feedback.
More Hand-On Practice
Practise first aid, CPR and emergency response skills with instructor guidance throughout the course.
Immediate Feedback
Ask questions as they arise, correct techniques in real time and leave knowing you've practised your skills properly.
HOW IT WORKS
A Simple, Instructor-Led Experience
From registration to certification, your entire course is completed in person with an experienced Canadian Red Cross instructor.
Register
Choose your course, date and preferred LifeShield training location.
Attend Class
Complete the full course in person with your instructor and fellow participants.
Learn & Practice
Work through course content, demonstrations and hands-on skill development with instructor guidance.
Get Certified
Successfully complete the course requirements and receive your Canadian Red Cross certification.
CHOOSE YOUR COURSE
Choose Your Classroom Course
Choose the Canadian Red Cross course that best matches your workplace, professional, or personal training needs.
MOST POPULAR COURSES
Emergency First Aid (EFA)
Basic first aid and CPR training for workplaces, community members and anyone seeking essential first aid certification.
- 1-Day Classroom Course
- 3-Year Certification
- Includes CPR "C" + AED
CHOOSE A LOCATION
Standard First Aid
(SFA)
Comprehensive first aid and CPR training for workplaces and anyone seeking a well-rounded first aid certification.
- 2-Day Classroom Course
- 3-Year Certification
- Includes CPR "C" + AED
CHOOSE A LOCATION
Basic Life Support
(BLS)
Team-based resuscitation training for healthcare professionals and other professional responders.
- 1-Day Classroom Course
- 1-Year Certification
- Includes Oxygen Therapy
CHOOSE A LOCATION
SPECIALIZED CLASSROOM COURSES
Marine Basic First Aid
(MBFA)
Transport Canada-approved first aid training for personnel working in marine environments.
- 2-Day Classroom Course
- 5-Year Transport Canada Certification
- Includes CPR "C" + AED
CHOOSE A LOCATION
Marine Advanced First Aid
(MAFA)
Advanced first aid training for personnel working in marine environments. Meets Transport Canada requirements.
- 5-Day Classroom Course
- 5-Year Transport Canada Certification
- Includes BLS + AED
CHOOSE A LOCATION
ADVANCED & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
First Responder
(FR)
Comprehensive emergency care training for first responders and those preparing for professional response roles.
- 5-Day Classroom Course
- 3-Year Certification
- Includes BLS, Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy
CHOOSE A LOCATION
Advanced First Aid
(AFA)
Advanced first aid training for workplaces and response teams requiring a higher level of emergency care.
- 10-Day Classroom Course
- 3-Year Certification
- Includes BLS, Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy
CHOOSE A LOCATION
NOT SURE WHICH COURSE YOU NEED?
We’ll Help You Choose the Right Certification
First aid requirements can vary depending on your workplace, profession and reason for training. Answer a few quick questions and we’ll help you identify the right course.
WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Find the Right Workplace Certification
Answer three quick questions to determine the minimum first aid certification required under Nova Scotia workplace regulations. Once you’ve identified the requirement, we’ll recommend the appropriate Canadian Red Cross course offered by LifeShield.
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What type of workplace do you have?
Select the option that best describes your workplace. We’ll determine the minimum Nova Scotia first aid requirement and recommend the appropriate Canadian Red Cross course offered by LifeShield.
Office
Administrative offices, professional services, and similar low-hazard workplaces.
Common Examples
• Law Offices
• Accounting Firms
• Insurance Offices
• Government Offices
Non-Office
Construction, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, transportation, and most other workplaces.
Common Examples
• Construction
• Retail Stores
• Warehouses
• Restaurants
Not Sure
Not sure which category applies? We’ll help before recommending training.
Common Examples
• Mixed Workplaces
• Unique Operations
• Multiple Locations
• Unsure
How long would it normally take emergency services to arrive?
Estimate the normal travel time for emergency medical services to reach your workplace after being contacted.
OTHER TRAINING OPTIONS
Looking for a Different Way to Train?
Explore flexible training options or renew an existing certification with LifeShield.
ONLINE + PRACTICAL
BLENDED LEARNING
Complete the theory online at your own pace, then attend a shorter in-person session to practise your skills and complete your certification.
RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION
RECERTIFICATION
Renew your existing certification with a shorter, streamlined in-person course designed for eligible certificate holders.