CPR vs AED vs First Aid: What Training Do You Need in Canada?

Two people performing CPR on practice mannequins in a gym setting on a wooden floor.

When you start looking into emergency preparedness in Canada, you quickly encounter three terms: CPR, AED, and First Aid. They are often grouped together, but each represents a different set of skills and knowledge. Understanding the distinctions is important for choosing the right training for your workplace, profession, or personal readiness. This article explains each […]

Online First Aid and WSIB Requirements: What Every Canadian Worker Should Know

An adult practicing chest compressions on an infant mannequin during CPR training on a plaid blanket.

Many Canadian workers and employers want the convenience of completing first aid training entirely online. The question is whether a fully online first aid course satisfies the requirements of provincial workers’ compensation boards, particularly the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in Ontario. The short answer is that 100 percent online first aid courses do […]