Non-academic Admissions Requirements
CPR and First Aid
Some programs require CPR and First Aid training
The requirements for CPR certification and/or Standard First Aid training are specific to each program. To find out how to submit your documents, please review your program page.
Students should be aware that current CPR and/or First Aid status is required for all practice education experiences (i.e. clinical, practicum, preceptorship placements).
CPR certifications must come from one of the following providers and have an in-person component.
Canadian Red Cross (visit site for approved providers and course dates)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Ski Patrol (members can contact their local branch)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR C/AED
Heart and Stroke Foundation (visit site for course dates)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Heartsaver CPR AED - Level C
Lifesaving Society (visit site for course dates)
- Basic Life Support Responder with CPR-HCP/AED
- CPR C/AED
St. John Ambulance (visit site for course dates)
- CPR BLS & AED
- CPR-C & AED
These CPR certifications do not meet admissions requirements.
- CPR Academy – Basic Life Support Certification
- CPR Today – Healthcare Provider Course
- National CPR Foundation – CPR for Healthcare Providers Certification Class
- ProTrainings – Healthcare Provider (BLS) Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED
- Simple CPR – Online Healthcare Provider/BLS CPR Certification
- Other providers that are not on the approved list
Some programs have specific non-academic admissions requirements. Check the requirements specific to your program.