Get Transport Canada approved Marine First Aid & CPR/AED certified in Mississauga, Hamilton, or St. Catharines. 14-hour, fully in-class course delivered over 2 days, with hands-on practice throughout. WSIB-approved. Same-day certificate. Available Monday through Sunday.
Pick Mississauga, Hamilton, or St. Catharines, choose your dates from the live schedule, and register online. There is no online pre-work: everything is taught in class.
Join us for two days of in-person theory and hands-on practice at one of our three Ontario locations. Certified instructors guide you through marine-specific rescue scenarios, CPR, AED, patient assessment, and casualty care.
Receive a temporary Transport Canada and WSIB-accepted Red Cross certificate the same day. Your official digital certificate is emailed within 2 to 4 business days and remains valid for 3 years.
All three sites deliver the identical Transport Canada approved, Canadian Red Cross Marine First Aid curriculum. Choose the location that best fits your commute: same certification, same instructors, same quality.
Centrally located near Cooksville GO, the QEW, and Highway 403, our Mississauga location is the top choice for marine professionals and recreational boaters across Peel Region, Brampton, Oakville, and the greater GTA.
Located in Downtown Hamilton, this location is ideal for Hamilton Harbour operators, Burlington waterfront workers, and marine professionals throughout Hamilton-Wentworth. Instructors bring real-world emergency experience to every class.
Our newest location in Thorold / St. Catharines serves the entire Niagara Region, ideal for Welland Canal operators, Lake Ontario and Lake Erie boaters, Niagara Falls-area marine workers, and the Brock University community.
The 14-hour Transport Canada approved Marine First Aid course covers five core skill areas. The course is delivered fully in class, so you learn the theory and practise every skill hands-on with a certified instructor.
Transport Canada recognises two levels of marine first aid training. The course you need depends on the type of vessel, route, and your role aboard.
The standard 14-hour certification required for most commercial vessels and recreational operators. Covers marine-specific trauma, CPR/AED, environmental emergencies, and casualty management.
Who needs it:
Certificate Details
Valid for 3 years. Issued by the Canadian Red Cross. Accepted by Transport Canada and WSIB.
Available at all 3 Ontario locations · Same-day temporary cert · Digital cert emailed within 2 to 4 business days
A higher-level certification for vessels on extended voyages or those operating beyond coastal waters. Adds advanced patient assessment, pharmacology basics, and prolonged casualty management.
Who needs it:
Certificate Details
Valid for 3 years. Transport Canada approved. Contact us for availability and scheduling.
Contact us for advanced marine first aid scheduling and group pricing.
Marine First Aid training is required under the Canada Shipping Act for most commercial vessel operators and is strongly recommended for anyone who works or recreates on Ontario's waterways.
Commercial Vessel Operators
Masters, mates, and crew of commercial vessels operating on Canadian waters.
Fishing Vessel Crew
Commercial and charter fishing operators required to hold valid marine first aid.
Tour & Charter Operators
Niagara Falls boat tours, whale watch, and passenger vessel operators.
Marina & Dock Workers
Marina staff, dock hands, and waterfront facility employees.
University & College Students
Brock, McMaster, and maritime program students needing placement certifications.
Recreational Boaters
Anyone boating on Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, the Welland Canal, or inland Ontario waterways.
Search & Rescue Volunteers
Auxiliary coast guard and volunteer marine rescue organisations across Ontario.
Workplace First Aiders (Marine)
Waterfront industrial workers needing dual WSIB and Transport Canada compliance.
Thousands of Ontario marine professionals and boaters have trained with us. Here's what sets us apart.
Nationally Recognised
Every course meets Transport Canada's marine first aid training standards under the Canada Shipping Act. Certificates are accepted by federal regulators, marine employers, and WSIB across Canada.
Accreditation
Delivered under the Canadian Red Cross curriculum. Transport Canada approved training provider.
Ontario Compliance
Our Marine First Aid courses fully satisfy Ontario's workplace first aid regulation for marine and waterfront employers. Certificates are WSIB-ready the same day you complete training.
Regulation
Satisfies both Transport Canada marine requirements and Ontario Regulation 1101 under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
Immediate Proof
You leave every session with a temporary Red Cross certificate valid for your employer and Transport Canada the same day. The permanent digital cert arrives by email within 2 to 4 business days.
Validity
Marine First Aid: 3-year validity. Certificate format: official digital Canadian Red Cross card.
Mississauga · Hamilton · St. Catharines
Choose the location nearest you. All three sites run Monday through Sunday with morning and afternoon session options. Ideal for Ontario's Great Lakes and Niagara waterway communities.
Coverage
Serving GTA, Peel Region, Hamilton Harbour, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Welland Canal, and Niagara Region. Group and on-site training available province-wide.
Not sure if Marine First Aid is the right course? Explore all our Ontario certification options below.
The Marine First Aid course is a 14-hour, fully in-class course, usually delivered over 2 days. Theory and hands-on skills are both taught in person, so there is no online pre-work. Transport Canada mandates the 14-hour minimum for marine first aid certification.
Yes. Our Marine First Aid course is Transport Canada approved and delivered under the Canadian Red Cross curriculum. The certificate satisfies Transport Canada's requirements under the Canada Shipping Act for commercial vessel operators and crew. It is also WSIB-approved under Ontario O.Reg 1101 for waterfront and marine workplace first aiders.
Standard CPR/AED certification covers cardiac and choking emergencies for land-based workplaces and the general public. Marine First Aid includes all of those skills plus marine-specific content such as hypothermia and cold water immersion, near-drowning care, man overboard response, patient assessment and casualty transport aboard vessels, and distress signalling. It is the correct certification for anyone operating or working on Canadian waterways.
Yes. A temporary Red Cross certificate is provided the same day you complete your in-person course, valid immediately for Transport Canada and employer submission. Your permanent digital certificate is emailed within 2 to 4 business days and is valid for 3 years.
Bring a valid photo ID and wear comfortable, moveable clothing; you'll be practising CPR, patient movement, and rescue scenarios. It helps to bring water and a snack for the longer session, and arrive 10 minutes early to complete sign-in.
All three locations deliver the identical Transport Canada approved, Red Cross certified Marine First Aid course. Simply choose the one closest to you:
Yes. Sessions run most days across all three locations. If you need to reschedule, contact us at +1 (289) 890-2898 or info@fagt.ca and we'll move you to the next available date without hassle.
Yes. We offer mobile on-site Marine First Aid group training for marinas, commercial operators, fishing fleets, and organisations across the GTHA and Niagara Region. Call +1 (289) 890-2898 or visit our Group Training page for custom scheduling and group pricing.
Choose your Ontario location and book your Marine First Aid session today. Same-day certificate, Transport Canada approved, Canadian Red Cross certified, WSIB-approved. Available Mon to Sun.
