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VARI-Med corporation

"Bridging Health"


Are you prepared for emergencies? 

Each year in Canada, approximately 60,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals, mostly at home or in public places. Only 1 in 10 survive, but prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) can double the odds.


Get certified in standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
courses

why us?

VARI-Med Corporation is dedicated to providing first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to underserved communities. Our mission is to empower the general population—including refugees, newcomers to Canada, individuals experiencing homelessness, and temporary international workers—by teaching practical first aid and CPR skills that can save lives. With a strong commitment to accessibility, we provide bilingual training tailored to the specific needs of our diverse participants. Our instructors, who are internationally trained physicians (they do not teach clinical medicine), apply their specialized knowledge to provide high-quality first aid instruction focused on prevention, rapid response, and community safety.

Certified Course

Standard first aid and cpr level c

Duration:

14 hours in-person* OR 7 hours in-person* + 8 hours of online learning**

Requirements:

This course has no prerequisites and requires no prior first aid experience

Certification:

Valid for 3 years, issued by the Canadian Red Cross

Recertification:

7.5 hours in-person*

This course is perfect for professionals or anyone looking to improve their knowledge for personal reasons (employment, childcare, etc.).

Non-certified Course

Stay safe

These free, hands-on courses teach vital skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid; no certification is provided. This course is intended for unhoused individuals living on the streets to develop the confidence to respond to emergencies in the community.

Certified Course

Babysitting

Duration:

7 to 8 hours

Requirement:

Minimum age 11* (or completion of 5th grade)

Certification:

Babysitting Course Completion Certificate

Babysitting courses teach young people how to safely care for children, handle emergencies, and make responsible decisions. They also build their confidence and life skills.

Parents feel reassured knowing their child or babysitter is well-prepared.
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Book a training

Next Courses:

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Standard First Aid and CPR Level C In-Person - Two Days - Spanish-speaking Community 

Date: Saturday December 6 & Sunday 7, 2025
Cost: $150 + Tax 
Registration Time: 9:15 am
Location:
341 Talbot St, London, ON, N6A 2R5

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Standard First Aid and CPR Level C In-Person - Two Days - Spanish-speaking Community 

Date: Saturday December 21 & Sunday 22, 2025
Cost: $150 + Tax 
Registration Time: 9:15 am
Location:
285 Bunting Road, St. Catharines, ON, L2M 5V7

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Your spot will be confirmed upon receipt of payment: 

Pay by e-transfer to info@vari-med.ca or type the word "card" when registering  through the form below to receive a secure Moneris Link

Visa/MasterCard Credit Card or Visa Debit Card are accepted 
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key policies

This is a frequently asked question?

Cancellation & Rescheduling: Full refund for cancellations made 48 hours in advance.
There is an administrative fee (per person) to cancel or reschedule your booking.
Blended Courses cannot be cancelled once registered, as they are accompanied with an
online course. However, your in-class portion can be rescheduled with an administrative
fee (per person), as long as the request is made with more than 7 Business Days notice of
the in-class start date

earning my certificate

Late for a course: participants must attend 100% of the in-class session to gain
certification. According to Canadian Red Cross guidelines, our instructors will not admit
any student who has arrived at the course later than 20 minutes for any reason. If you are
more than 20 minutes late for class & miss your class, you will not be eligible for any refund
or compensation and you will have to sign up for a new course

Minimum number of participants in Niagara

Courses require a minimum number of participants to be able to run. All First Aid and BLS
courses will run as scheduled when there are 2 or more participants registered in our Niagara Region Location. If any courses or training are cancelled or relocated, students will be notified at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled course date.