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CANADIAN RED CROSS TRAINING
First Aid & CPR
Training for Every Stage
of Your Journey
Whether you're earning your first certification, renewing an existing one, or completing blended learning, every LifeShield course is delivered by experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors committed to your success.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Find the Right Course
Whether you’re getting certified for the first time,
renewing an existing certification, or looking for a more flexible learning option,
we’ll help you choose the course that’s right for you.
CLASSROOM LEARNING
CLASSROOM TRAINING
Learn in a traditional classroom with hands-on instruction from experienced instructors.
- Ideal for first-time certification
- Full classroom instruction
- Canadian Red Cross certification
ONLINE + PRACTICAL
BLENDED LEARNING
Complete a self-paced online module, followed by a shorter
in-person session.
- Flexible online theory
- Shorter in-person skills session
- Same certification as in-class
RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION
RECERTIFICATION
Renew your certification quickly with a streamlined recertification course for eligible participants.
- Faster renewal course
- Maintain your certification
- Available for eligible certifications
POPULAR COURSES
Choose Your First Aid Course
Whether you’re training for work, school,boating,
or personal preparedness,we offer Canadian Red Cross
first aid and CPR courses for every experience level.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Professional & Industry-Specific Courses
Need specialized certification?
LifeShield offers Transport Canada-approved marine first aid, professional responder programs,
and customized workplace training.
⚓ MARINE PROGRAMS
Marine First Aid
Transport Canada-approved first aid training for commercial mariners, fishing crews, offshore workers, and recreational boaters.
Basic and Advanced certification available.
🚑 ADVANCED PROGRAMS
Advanced First Aid & First Responder
Comprehensive emergency care training for industrial responders, emergency services personnel, workplace emergency response teams, and organizations requiring advanced first aid certification.
View Advanced Courses →
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Book Your Course Online
Choose how you’d like to complete this course.
GENERAL PUBLIC
Emergency First Aid (EFA - Basic)
Aligns with CSA Basic First Aid (Z1210-17).
Ideal for workplaces, community members, and anyone seeking basic first aid certification.
- 1-Day Traditional
- Half-Day Blended or Recert
- 3-Year Certification
- Classroom • Blended • Recert
View Upcoming Courses
View live dates and availability for your preferred course format.
Instruction in one classroom session.
Online theory + in-class skills.
Renew your existing certification.
Standard First Aid (SFA - Intermediate)
Aligns with CSA Intermediate First Aid (Z1210-17).
Ideal for workplaces, community members, and anyone
seeking a well-rounded first aid certification.
- 2-Day Traditional
- 1-Day Blended or Recert
- 3-Year Certification
- Classroom • Blended • Recert
Instruction in one classroom session.
Online theory + in-class skills.
Renew your existing certification.
HEALTHCATE PROVIDERS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Team-based resuscitation training for pre-hospital care and in-facililty professionals.
Includes Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy.
- 1-Day Traditional
- 2-Hour Recert
- 1-Year Certification
- Classroom • Recert
View Upcoming Courses
View live dates and availability for your preferred course format.
Instruction in one classroom session.
Renew your existing certification
Standard First Aid & Basic Life Support
Team-based resuscitation training for pre-hospital care and in-facililty professionals.
Includes Standard First Aid, Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy.
- 1-Day Blended
- 3-Year SFA Certification
- 1-Year BLS Certification
- Blended • Recert
Online theory + in-class skills.
Renew your existing certification.
MARINE
Marine Basic First Aid (MBFA)
Designed for personnel providing basic first aid in marine environments. Meets current Transport Canada requirements.
- 2-Day Traditional
- 5-Year Transport Canada Certification
- Classroom Delivery Only
View Upcoming Courses
View live dates and availability for your preferred course format.
Instruction in one classroom session.
Marine Advanced First Aid (MAFA)
Designed for personnel providing advanced first aid in marine environments. Meets current Transport Canada requirements.
- 5-Day Traditional
- 5-Year Transport Canada Certification
- Classroom Delivery Only
Instruction in one classroom session.
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
First Responder (FR)
Comprehensive program for first responders or those training to become first responders.
- 5-Day Traditional
- 3-Day Recertification
- 3-Year Certification
- Classroom • Recert
View Upcoming Courses
View live dates and availability for your preferred course format.
Instruction in one classroom session.
Renew your existing certification.
Advanced First Aid (AFA)
Aligns with CSA Advanced First Aid (Z1210-17).
Ideal for large and/or remote workplaces, where advanced certification is required.
- 10-Day Traditional
- 5-Day Recertification
- 3-Year Certification
- Classroom • Recert
Instruction in one classroom session.
Renew your existing certification.
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.