CPR AED Classes & Certification in Markham

Overview

Our CPR AED classes provide the essential skills and confidence needed to recognize and respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies, as well as choking incidents involving adults, children, and infants depending on the level of CPR training selected.

These CPR AED classes meet the WSIB’s legislative requirements for workplace and worker safety across Ontario and are delivered in line with the updated WSIB First Aid Program (effective June 22, 2026) and the CSA Z1210:24 national standard. Participants will learn how to perform effective chest compressions, use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and respond quickly in emergency situations.

We offer the First Aid Program in English only. To find a First Aid Program training provider that offers the full program in French, please visit the WSIB First Aid Program website.

Nous offrons le programme de premiers soins en anglais seulement. Pour trouver un fournisseur de formation du programme de premiers soins qui offre le programme complet en français, veuillez visiter le site Web du programme de premiers soins de la WSIB.

**Please note:** CPR and AED certification is not the same as workplace first aid certification. CPR training does not replace or substitute a full first aid certificate under Ontario Regulation 1101. Both are valuable, but only a complete Basic First Aid or Intermediate First Aid certificate satisfies Regulation 1101 requirements.

This course is part of our First Aid Training in Ontario program designed to meet WSIB workplace requirements.

What you will learn?

Our comprehensive CPR AED classes cover all aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies. Based on the latest 2024 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid, this course prepares you to act decisively when every second counts.

Recognition and Response

• Understanding cardiac arrest and the Chain of Survival
• Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack using the PASS IT ON acronym
• Identifying angina and assisting with prescribed nitroglycerin
• Understanding the difference between cardiac arrest and other cardiovascular events

CPR Skills

• Proper chest compression technique: rate of 100-120 compressions per minute, depth of at least 5 cm (2 inches) for adults
• Giving effective rescue breaths using a barrier device
• Performing 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratios
• CPR for adults (post-puberty)
• CPR for children (ages 1 to puberty)
• CPR for infants (ages 0 to 12 months)
• CPR with a helper or second rescuer
• Special considerations: hypothermic persons, drowning victims, persons with a stoma

Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

• How to operate an AED and follow voice prompts
• Proper pad placement for adults and children
• AED use for infants and small children
• When to deliver a shock and when to continue CPR
• Safety precautions during defibrillation
• Regular AED equipment inspection and maintenance

Choking Emergencies (Airway Obstruction)

• Distinguishing between mild and severe choking
• Conscious choking adult and child: back blows and abdominal thrusts
• Conscious choking infant: back blows and chest thrusts
• Unconscious choking adult and child
• Unconscious choking infant
• Special considerations: pregnant or obese persons (chest thrusts)
• Seated patients and patients who cannot stand
• What to do if you are alone and choking

Opioid Overdose Response

• Recognizing signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
• Administering naloxone (following kit instructions)
• Integrating CPR with overdose response

Respiratory Emergencies

• Recognizing hypoxia (inadequate oxygen in tissues)
• Assisting with asthma and prescribed inhalers
• Understanding asphyxia and its causes
• COPD awareness and positioning
• Allergies and anaphylaxis: assisting with EpiPen

Delivery Options

Our CPR AED classes are designed for flexibility and convenience. You can choose to attend:

• In-person at our training center
• On-site at your workplace.

Both options include the same hands-on practice, expert instruction, and comprehensive curriculum to ensure you and your team are fully prepared to respond in emergencies.

Why Choose Our CPR AED Classes?

Current Guidelines
Our curriculum is based on the 2024 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid, ensuring you learn the most current, evidence-based techniques.

Updated WSIB Program Compliance
STS Group is approved under the updated WSIB First Aid Program, which launched June 22, 2026. Our courses align with the CSA Z1210:24 national standard for workplace first aid training. Note that while Regulation 1101 does not currently mandate AEDs in all workplaces, having trained CPR and AED responders significantly increases survival chances during cardiac arrest.

Hands-On Practice
All participants practice on mannequins and training AEDs to build muscle memory and confidence. You will learn:

• Proper hand placement and compression technique
• Effective rescue breathing with barrier devices
• Realistic choking scenarios
• AED operation in simulated emergencies

Who Should Attend

Our CPR AED classes are ideal for:

• Workplace teams requiring WSIB-aligned training
• Healthcare providers needing certification or recertification
• Teachers, coaches, and childcare providers
• Community groups and individuals wanting life-saving skills
• Anyone who wants to be prepared to respond in an emergency

Certification

Upon successful completion of our CPR AED classes, participants receive a certification card. Please contact us for specific details regarding certification recognition and renewal requirements.

Important Note

This CPR and AED certification focuses specifically on cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies, airway obstructions, and defibrillation. For comprehensive training that includes wound care, bleeding control, fractures, and other first aid topics, please see our Basic First Aid or Intermediate First Aid courses.

Frequently Asked Questions About CPR AED Classes