CPR/AED – General Public (4h)General Public

CPR/AED – General Public (4h)

This 4-hour training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to intervene effectively during life-threatening emergencies. Focused on rapid and adapted responses, it teaches essential techniques for managing critical situations, significantly increasing survival chances. Aimed at the general public, this program emphasizes hands-on practice, realistic simulations, and teamwork, making it ideal for those who want to be prepared for emergencies at home, at work, or in public spaces.

First Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 CompliantCSA Z1210-17

First Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 Compliant

Upon successful completion of this 16-hour IN-PERSON intermediate-level first aid training, the candidate will receive a valid certification that meets the requirements of 'Intermediate First Aid Training' as defined in the CSA Z1210-17 standard.

First Aider – General Public (8h)General Public

First Aider – General Public (8h)

This 8-hour training, designed for the general public, provides essential knowledge for effective emergency intervention. It is intended for anyone wanting to learn first aid skills, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound and bleeding management, or the handling of critical situations. Accessible and practical, this course develops vital skills for protecting and rescuing loved ones or anyone in danger, thereby strengthening community safety.

General First Aid – Covering Infant and Child CPR (8h)General Public

General First Aid – Covering Infant and Child CPR (8h)

Our general first aid training, covering infant and child CPR, is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and early childhood professionals in Quebec. Compliant with the Educational Childcare Act (R.S.Q., c. S-4.1.1, s. 20), administered by Ministry of Family (CPE licensing). 8-hour course, 3-year certification.

First Aider – Early Childhood (8h)Early Childhood

First Aider – Early Childhood (8h)

This training is specially designed for educators in childcare settings. It enables them to acquire essential skills for responding to medical emergencies involving young children, particularly infants and preschool-aged children. The training covers the management of severe allergies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obstructed airway management and injuries, as well as emergency action plans. Available online, hybrid, or in-person, this training complies with the requirements of the Ministry of Family. It ensures the safety of children and the peace of mind of parents.

CPR/AED – Healthcare Professional (5h)Healthcare Professionals

CPR/AED – Healthcare Professional (5h)

Designed for healthcare professionals, this 5-hour training provides comprehensive preparation for effective intervention during life-threatening emergencies. It emphasizes best practices, team coordination, and the use of essential tools for managing critical situations in clinical or prehospital settings. Recognized and tailored to the needs of medical responders, this training leads to an essential certification for ensuring the safety of patients and care recipients.

First Aid & CPR Jamaica

What the law actually requires where you are — summarized from our jurisdiction guides. Open any topic for the full details.

Workplace first aid

In Jamaica the Factories Act (Cap. 124) — with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2017 being brought into force — requires employers to keep certified first-aiders available and maintained first-aid boxes accessible, scaled to the nature and size of the operation (UK model: trained person in charge above 150 workers).

Factories Act (Cap. 124)OSH Act 2017OSH Dept, Ministry of LabourApproved by the CommissionerAbove 150 workers
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Childcare CPR & first aid

Jamaica's Early Childhood Act and Regulations (2005), together with the Early Childhood Commission's operating standards, require operators and practitioners at early-childhood institutions to be trained in paediatric first aid; online courses are accepted.

Early Childhood Act (2005)ECC standardsEarly Childhood CommissionPaediatric first aidOnline courses accepted
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Good Samaritan law

Jamaica has no dedicated Good Samaritan statute; as a common-law jurisdiction a rescuer's liability rests on negligence principles, and there is no general statutory duty to rescue.

No Good Samaritan statuteCommon-law negligenceNo duty to rescueNo AED liability protection
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Healthcare professional recognition

Nurses and midwives in Jamaica, regulated by the Nursing Council of Jamaica under the Nurses and Midwives Act, must complete 30 hours of continuing education over each two-year licence cycle with documented evidence at renewal, and an accredited CPR/BLS course can count toward those hours.

Nursing Council of JamaicaNurses and Midwives Act30 CE hours / 2 yearsDocumented at biennial renewalCPR/BLS counts
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Residential care settings

In Jamaica, care aides in residential and home-care settings are commonly required by the employer to hold current first-aid and CPR training; the HEART/NSTA NVQ-J care-aide qualification supports the role and a standalone recognized certificate is also accepted.

HEART/NSTA NVQ-JNurses and Midwives ActEmployer-set requirementRecognized certificate acceptedRenewed periodically
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Foster families

Foster care in Jamaica is administered by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), which requires a medical examination, social-worker supervision and Agency training; a recognized first-aid and CPR certificate is commonly expected so a carer can respond to everyday emergencies.

CPFSAMedical examinationSocial-worker supervisionAgency trainingRecognized certificate expected
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Online course recognition

Online CPR and first-aid training is recognized in Jamaica — no training delivery mode is prescribed, and workplace first-aid training combining online theory with a practical assessment is accepted.

Online courses acceptedNo delivery mode prescribedOnline theory + practical assessment3-year certificationILCOR 2025
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Who we are

We offer high-quality CPR and first aid training. Our unique 100% online formula allows you to acquire at your own pace the tools needed to be ready to intervene in an emergency.

Our instructor Michael S. Thompson has over 20 years of field experience in paramedical ambulance care and first aid training.

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