Is the blended Standard First Aid course WSIB approved in Belleville?

Yes. The blended format — online theory plus one day in-person at 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville — is fully WSIB-approved and results in the same Red Cross certificate as the two-day traditional course.

Where is the Standard First Aid course held in Belleville?

The in-person skills session is held at 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville, ON K8P 3P6. The online theory component is completed at home before the class date.

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Standard First Aid & CPR/AED — At a Glance

1 Day In-Person

After online theory

3 Years

Red Cross certification

$115

All-inclusive course fee

Red Cross

WSIB approved

Ontario law requires Standard First Aid in any workplace with 6 or more employees per shift — WSIB-approved Red Cross certification, available at 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville.

Standard or Emergency First Aid — Which Do You Need?

The most common question for this course. Here’s the plain-language answer.

Standard First Aid

Workplaces with 6 or more per shift

The comprehensive blended course covering CPR/AED, wound care, burns, fractures, medical emergencies, and more. Required by Ontario Regulation 1101 for most workplaces. Certificate can be recertified after 3 years.

Best for: Businesses, schools, childcare, construction sites, healthcare-adjacent workplaces, and any setting with 6 or more workers per shift.

Emergency First Aid

Workplaces with 5 or fewer per shift

A shorter one-day course covering CPR/AED and core emergency response. Meets the minimum WSIB requirement for smaller workplaces. Cannot be recertified — the full course must be retaken after 3 years.

Best for: Small offices and lower-risk workplaces with 5 or fewer per shift, or individuals wanting core emergency response skills.

Not sure? Count the maximum workers on any single shift. 6 or more = Standard First Aid required. 5 or fewer = Emergency First Aid is the minimum. Standard First Aid is accepted everywhere Emergency First Aid is — and it can be recertified.

How the Blended Course Works

Complete the theory online at your own pace, then attend one day of hands-on skills training at 11 Bay Bridge Rd. One day in-person instead of two — same Red Cross certificate.

Step 1 — Online Theory

Complete 6–8 hours of Red Cross theory modules online at your own pace before your class date. Access provided upon registration — work through the material on any device, on your schedule.

The online component must be completed before attending — this is a Red Cross requirement with no exceptions.

Step 2 — In-Person Skills

Attend one day of hands-on skills training at 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville. Practice CPR, wound care, fracture management, and all required skills with a Red Cross instructor. Assessment completed same day.

Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate issued on successful completion. Valid for 3 years. WSIB-approved.

Same Certificate

The blended format produces an identical Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate to the traditional two-day in-class course — fully accepted by WSIB and all Ontario employers.

One day in-person instead of two — without compromising certification validity or employer recognition.

Who Needs Standard First Aid in Belleville?

Required by Ontario Regulation 1101 for any workplace with 6 or more per shift. The Quinte region’s employer base — manufacturing, schools, military, retail, healthcare — means this applies across virtually every major local sector.

Manufacturing & Industrial

Autosystems/Magna, Procter & Gamble, Lactalis Canada, McKesson, and Hanon Systems are among the region’s largest multi-shift employers. Every shift requires a current Standard First Aid certificate on site under Regulation 1101.

Schools & School Boards

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board operates 47 schools with approximately 1,800 staff. Educational assistants, custodians, and support workers all fall under Regulation 1101. The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board covers additional local schools.

CFB Trenton & Military-Adjacent

CFB Trenton employs approximately 500 civilians alongside thousands of military personnel. Contractors, DND admin staff, and businesses serving the base community all operate under WSIB rules. MTC is the nearest public Standard First Aid provider to the base.

Retail, Logistics & 401 Corridor

Concentrix, UPS, FedEx, Canadian National Railway, and the 130+ retailers at Quinte Mall all employ 6 or more per shift. Standard First Aid is a legal requirement across the entire 401 corridor employer base.

Healthcare-Adjacent & Long-Term Care

Retirement homes, long-term care facilities, dental offices, and community health providers require Standard First Aid for support staff. Bayshore HealthCare and Ontario Health atHome also require it for frontline PSW and home care workers.

Construction, Trades & Community Services

Construction projects with 6–15 workers on site require a certified first aider present at all times. Security guards, municipal workers, volunteer fire services, and community social services across Hastings County are also commonly required to hold current Standard First Aid.

What Standard First Aid Covers

Standard First Aid goes significantly beyond CPR/AED — a comprehensive course covering the full range of workplace and community emergencies.

CPR & AED

Adult, child, and infant CPR with AED use. Level A (adults only) or Level C (all ages) selected at checkout — both included in the same $115 course fee.

Wound Care

Cuts, lacerations, punctures, amputations, and embedded objects. Bleeding control, bandaging technique, and when to call EMS versus manage on-site.

Burns & Environmental

Thermal, chemical, and electrical burns. Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hypothermia, and frostbite — emergencies not covered in Emergency First Aid.

Bone, Joint & Muscle Injuries

Fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains. When to splint, when to call EMS, and how to support an injured person until paramedics arrive.

Medical Emergencies

Stroke, heart attack, diabetic emergencies, anaphylaxis, seizures, and poisoning. Recognition and first aid management for the emergencies most likely to occur in a workplace setting.

Moving Casualties

When and how to move an injured person safely — drag techniques, log rolls, assisted movement without EMS equipment. Critical for industrial, construction, and remote work settings.

WSIB Requirements & What’s Changing in 2026

Standard First Aid is a legal requirement for most Ontario workplaces. Here’s what you need to know — including the program update coming Summer 2026.

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Current WSIB requirements

Under Ontario Regulation 1101, any workplace with 6 or more employees on any shift must have at least one person on site with a current Standard First Aid certificate at all times. In manufacturing environments — where cuts, chemical exposure, and machinery incidents are among the most common workplace accidents — this is a practical necessity, not just a compliance checkbox.

What’s changing in Summer 2026

WSIB is updating its First Aid Program to align with CSA Z1210:24, expected Summer 2026. Standard First Aid will be called “Intermediate” First Aid under the new program terminology. All current Red Cross certificates remain valid until they expire. MTC is a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner.

Recertification saves time

Unlike Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid can be recertified after 3 years — no need to retake the full course. With thousands of WSIB-obligated workers in the Quinte region renewing on a 3-year cycle, MTC at 11 Bay Bridge Rd offers both first-time certification and the Standard First Aid Recertification course for eligible participants.

Nationally Recognized Healthcare Training — Now in Belleville, Ontario

The Medical Training Center (MTC) is a Canadian healthcare skills training company headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario. MTC is an accredited Canadian Red Cross Training Partner and is accredited by the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. All MTC programs are delivered by experienced healthcare clinicians to the highest standards of instruction.

Belleville location: 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville, ON K8P 3P6

Contact: 1-888-616-7671 | info@medtc.ca | medtc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard First Aid in Belleville — Your Questions Answered

What is Standard First Aid and who is legally required to have it in Ontario?

Standard First Aid is the comprehensive Red Cross first aid certification required by Ontario Regulation 1101 for any workplace with 6 or more employees per shift. At least one certified person must be on site at all times. In the Quinte region this applies to manufacturing facilities, school board employers, retail and logistics operations along the 401 corridor, long-term care homes, and civilian employers at CFB Trenton.

What is the difference between Standard First Aid and Emergency First Aid?

Emergency First Aid is the minimum for workplaces with 5 or fewer per shift — it covers CPR, AED, choking, wounds, and shock, and cannot be recertified. Standard First Aid is required for 6 or more per shift, covers a broader curriculum (burns, fractures, medical and environmental emergencies), and can be recertified after 3 years without retaking the full course.

Is the blended Standard First Aid course WSIB approved?

Yes. The blended format — 6–8 hours of online theory followed by one day of in-person skills training at 11 Bay Bridge Rd — is fully WSIB-approved and results in the same Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate as the traditional two-day in-class format. Online-only first aid courses are not accepted by WSIB.

How long is the Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate valid?

The Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate is valid for 3 years. You can then either retake the full course or, if eligible, complete the shorter Standard First Aid Recertification course. MTC offers both in Belleville.

Can I recertify my Standard First Aid certificate?

Yes. Standard First Aid can be recertified — unlike Emergency First Aid, which requires retaking the full course. To recertify you must hold a current or recently expired Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate. MTC offers Standard First Aid Recertification in Belleville — contact us for current dates and pricing.

What does Standard First Aid cover that Emergency First Aid does not?

Standard First Aid adds: burns (thermal, chemical, electrical), environmental emergencies (heat stroke, hypothermia, frostbite), bone and joint injuries (fractures, dislocations, sprains), medical emergencies (stroke, anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, seizures, poisoning), and moving casualties safely. Emergency First Aid covers CPR, AED, choking, wounds, and shock only.

What is changing with WSIB first aid requirements in 2026?

WSIB is updating its First Aid Program to align with CSA Z1210:24, expected Summer 2026. Standard First Aid will be called “Intermediate” First Aid under the new program. Regulation 1101 is not changing — all existing certificates from approved providers remain valid until expiry. MTC is a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner.

Which Belleville employers require Standard First Aid?

Any employer with 6 or more employees per shift under Regulation 1101 must have a certified first aider on site. In the Quinte region this includes manufacturing facilities such as Autosystems/Magna, Procter & Gamble, Lactalis Canada, McKesson, and Hanon Systems; the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board’s 47 schools; retail and logistics employers along the 401 corridor including Concentrix and Quinte Mall; long-term care homes; and civilian staff and contractors at CFB Trenton.

Get Certified in Belleville — Book Today

Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid at 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville. WSIB-approved. $115. Level A or C. Blended format — 6–8 hrs online + 1 day in-person. No prerequisites.

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Already certified? Save time with recertification.

If you hold a current or recently expired Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate, the recertification course is shorter and lower cost than retaking the full program.

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Need CPR/AED only — without the full first aid course?

If you only need CPR and AED certification, the standalone CPR/AED Level A or C course is available at $77.

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Looking for other courses in Belleville?

View all Red Cross and Heart & Stroke courses available at MTC’s Belleville location — including BLS, ACLS, PALS, Standard First Aid, and CPR.

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Standard First Aid & CPR/AED in Belleville, Ontario