These are all three CSA approved first aid courses that are also provincially approved. Basic first aid, also referred to as emergency first aid is a one day course that includes CPR and AED training. Intermediate first aid, also referred to as standard first aid, is a two day course that includes the same topics as emergency first aid but with additional first aid training and potentially a higher level of CPR certification. Advanced first aid is a two week course that includes all the topics of standard first aid but significantly more.
Emergency first aid is identical to basic first aid. In 2023, Canada and Manitoba agreed to begin using the same name for the courses in order to prevent confusion. Within the next few years the term “emergency first aid” will be removed and all the one day courses will be referred to as basic first aid.
Similar to the question above, these two courses are identical. CSA and provincial standards are pushing to make all the providers to use the same name to prevent confusion. Within the next few years all standard first aid courses will be called intermediate first aid.
CPR level A is designed for individuals that want to learn CPR for adult victims only. CPR level “C” covers victims of all ages. HCP is designed for health care providers which include trained back up and more equipment such as bag valve masks.
Yes, St Mark James Training / Winnipeg First Aid are provincially approved providers of first aid training in Manitoba. There is no federal body that issues approvals. It is only approved on the provincial level.
No, the majority of candidates (over 98%) complete the course without any issues. A final multiple choice is required to successfully complete the course. However, if you do not pass the course after fully attending you are welcome to retake the course at no additional cost one more time.
No difference in the course! Just another name change. CPR HCP is now BLS.
First aid and CPR certification is valid for 3 years. Your school or employer may ask for recertification prior to that time which you will required to do regardless of what the certification states.
In order to be eligible for a recertification participants must have a current first aid and / or CPR certificate that was issued by another Manitoba Health approved provider. Please note, the certificate must be current on the day of the recertification.
No, Manitoba Health approved first aid certification is not free.
If you’re looking for Manitoba approved first aid and CPR certification it can not be taken entirely online. Skills are a required portion of certification so an instructor needs to view the skills in person.
Participants enrolled with St Mark James Training will receive certification immediately upon successful completion of the course. the award is valid for 3 years.
No, stand-alone CPR certification is not a regulated component of training in Manitoba.