Non-academic Admissions Requirements

CPR and First Aid

First Aid training

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).

What type of First Aid to you need?

Check your program for the specific type of First Aid you need. Your First Aid provider might use different names for the types of training. If your certificate is valid for the time period required by your program, we will accept both old names and new names:

  • Emergency First Aid is now called Basic First Aid
  • Standard First Aid is now called Intermediate First Aid

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