Prepared. Calm. Ready

First aid training that actually sticks

First Aid & CPR Training
for Individuals and Teams

Practical, streamlined first aid and CPR training designed to fit real lives and real workplaces.

First Aid Safety Academy delivers professional, hands-on instruction for individuals and organizations across Durham Region and surrounding areas. With flexible scheduling options and adaptable course delivery, training is designed to work around your schedule — not the other way around. Every session prioritizes clarity, engagement, and confidence-building so participants leave feeling capable and prepared.

Whether you’re meeting a workplace requirement or learning life-saving skills for personal peace of mind, training is delivered clearly, efficiently, and with care.

Training Options

ONE-ON-ONE
INSTRUCTION

Ideal for individuals, caregivers, and those who prefer a personalized learning experience.

coRPORATE & tEAM TRAINING

On-site or arranged group sessions for workplaces, organizations, and teams needing certification or recertification.

All programs are delivered in a supportive environment and adapted to suit the group while maintaining certification requirements.

Programs Offered

Basic First Aid

Covers step-by-step guidance on how to contact Emergency Medical services (EMS), rescue breathing, how to treat choking and minor injuries.

Emergency First Aid with CPR-B

This course provides essential training in basic first aid principles and the immediate care of injuries. Topics include victim assessment, CPR, choking response, and treatment of external bleeding, heart attack, stroke, wounds and burns. This course includes CPR-B certification and is recognized by Ontario’s Workplace Safety & Insurance Board.

Standard First Aid with CPR-C

Standard First Aid offers comprehensive training in first aid and CPR, building on all components of Emergency First Aid. This course is ideal for individuals who require a more detailed and in-depth understanding of first aid principles and emergency response. Topics include legal considerations of providing care, spinal injuries, heat and cold related emergencies, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and a range of medical emergencies. CPR-C certification is included.

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Confidence Comes Standard

What sets First Aid Safety Academy apart is the teaching style

Friendly, approachable, and engaging

Hands-on and easy to remember

Professional and welcoming without being intimidating

Designed to build confidence

Meet Your Instructor

Breanna McNeill

Basic, emergency and standard first aid With aid Instructor & Examiner

As a wife and proud mother of three, my family is the heart of everything I do. For over 20 years, I’ve been working in the aquatic industry, building a career rooted in safety, leadership and community. For the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching First Aid courses through the Lifesaving Society – and it has truly become my passion.

I believe that first aid education does more than teach skills – it builds confidence, save lives, and strengthen communities. There is nothing more rewarding than empowering others with the knowledge and ability to respond when it matters most.

Through years of hands-on experience and a deep commitment to those I serve, I strive to create environments where people feel prepared, capable, and confident. Helping others gain lifesaving knowledge and practical skills continue to inspire me every day.

Success Stories

We own mechanical trades companies where the workforce is primarily men who are HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians and apprentices of each trade. Breanna has a unique ability to lead control of that audience when teaching them a topic that while mutually recognized ss vitally important, can sometimes be a social challenge to train. She has these men focussed on the content because she gives them a reason to learn. She has them crawling on the floor practicing CPR on mannequins and practicing together how to clear airways when people are choking. She is successful because she understands the audience, she has a charm that makes everyone pay attention. Thank you Breanna. We will need your help again soon.

Bree of First Aid Safety Academy conducted Emergency First Aid with CPR-B on all of our technicians and administrative staff. Her enthusiasm and passion for the course made the day very interactive and fun.

We can't recommend her First Aid training enough. She brings such a positive, encouraging energy to every class, whether it's a private session or a larger group setting. She has a natural ability to make everyone feel comfortable and confident, no matter their experience level. What really sets her apart is how she turns what could feel like a stressful or overwhelming topic into an engaging and even fun learning experience. Her teaching style is hands-on, supportive, and easy to follow. She truly takes the time to ensure everyone understands the material. Thank you again so much Breanna! We look forward to seeing you again soon for our re-certification!

Our staff consistently share how much they enjoyed her class - something you don't often hear about mandatory training. She brings a positive, upbeat approach that keeps everyone involved from start to finish. We truly value the quality of training she provides and look forward to continuing to work with you for our team's First Aid certification needs. Thank you Bree!