Get Transport Canada approved Marine First Aid & CPR/AED certified in Mississauga, Hamilton, or St. Catharines. 14-hour blended course complete online theory at home, then join a hands-on skills session. WSIB-approved. Same-day certificate. Available Monday through Sunday.
Log into the Canadian Red Cross online portal and complete the marine first aid theory modules at home at your own pace. No classroom required for this portion most learners finish in 4–6 hours.
Book your hands-on practical day(s) 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 2–4 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 Square One, Highway 401, and 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 blended format means you study the theory online, then 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.
Valid for 3 years. Issued by the Canadian Red Cross. Accepted by Transport Canada and WSIB.
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.
Valid for 3 years. Transport Canada approved. Contact us for availability and scheduling.
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.
Masters, mates, and crew of commercial vessels operating on Canadian waters.
Commercial and charter fishing operators required to hold valid marine first aid.
Niagara Falls boat tours, whale watch, and passenger vessel operators.
Marina staff, dock hands, and waterfront facility employees.
Brock, McMaster, and maritime program students needing placement certifications.
Anyone boating on Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, the Welland Canal, or inland Ontario waterways.
Auxiliary coast guard and volunteer marine rescue organisations across Ontario.
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.
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.
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.
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 2-4 business days.
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.
Not sure if Marine First Aid is the right course? Explore all our Ontario certification options below.
The blended format splits the course into two parts. The online theory takes approximately 7 hours and can be completed at home at your own pace. The in-person skills session totals 14 hours (typically delivered over 1–2 days). 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 skills session valid immediately for Transport Canada and employer submission. Your permanent digital certificate is emailed within 2-4 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. Proof of online theory completion will be verified by the instructor.
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–Sun.
