Empowering you to save a life

Welcome to Hearts Alive, your trusted provider of Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses in Durham Region, Ontario. I believe everyone can be a lifesaver. Explore the  flexible training options designed to give you the confidence and skills to act when it matters most.

Canadian Red Cross First Aid Training Courses offered:

At Hearts Alive, I offer a range of Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses, tailored for various needs. Whether you're a new parent, need workplace certification, or simply want to be prepared, our courses provide effective and practical solutions. Everyone can benefit from learning life-saving skills.

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED

Comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use. Perfect for workplace compliance or general preparedness.

You'll complete this course knowing how to:

  • Perform CPR on adults (level A) and adults/children (level C)
  • Help someone who's choking, whether they're conscious or unconscious 
  • Confidently handle respiratory emergencies including asthma attacks, hyperventilation, aspiration and allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
  • Address heart attacks, angina, strokes, and other circulatory emergencies
  • Deal with deadly bleeding
  • Treat fractures and broken bones
  • Attend to head and neck injuries.
  • Use a Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device

 

 

 

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED

Essential first aid skills for common emergencies, paired with CPR and AED training. Ideal for those needing basic certification quickly.

Psychological First Aid

Learn to Respond with Confidence in Times of Stress.

Psychological First Aid (PFA) equips you with essential mental-health “first aid” skills: resilience, stress awareness, coping strategies, and compassionate care.

Developed by the Canadian Red Cross, this training helps individuals and communities respond to emotional challenges after stress, upheaval, crisis, or grief.

Flexible learning, lasting skills

What makes Hearts Alive First Aid training special? I offer Canadian Red Cross blended learning! This combines the convenience of online learning for theoretical knowledge with essential in-person practical skills training. It's the perfect way to fit vital education into your busy schedule.

Delivery options & course duration

Classroom-based (1 day) (recertification): 8 hours in class

This course provides an interactive classroom experience; you'll move from theory to hands-on practice under the supervision of a dynamic, engaging first aid instructor. 

Duration:

Standard First Aid Level A and C (SFA-A & SFA-C)

Emergency First Aid Level A: 6.5 hours in class

Emergency First Aid Level C: 7.5 hours in-class

Emergency First Aid BLS: 9.5 hours in class

Blended (online and in-person)

Pyschological First Aid (on line and in-person)

 

Why hearts alive is your best choice?

The Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses are designed with your needs in mind. The unique blended format allows you to complete the theoretical portion online, at your own pace, before  the hands-on, practical skills training in class. This approach ensures you get thorough instruction that feel confident to act when there is an emergency situation and someone needs help.

Gain confidence, make a difference

When you choose Hearts Alive, you're choosing to empower yourself. Our training goes beyond just certification; it's about building genuine confidence to act decisively in an emergency. You'll leave feeling prepared, knowing that what you have learned truly matters and can make a life-saving difference for those around you.