Workplace first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR Prince Edward Island
If you run or manage a workplace in Prince Edward Island — an office, shop, construction site or factory — the law requires you to have enough trained first-aiders on your staff, ready to help a colleague in an emergency.
An employer duty — to rescue a colleague
Workplace first aid is not a job qualification: it is the employer's duty to appoint and train enough first-aiders, scaled to headcount and risk level, so someone can act immediately if a colleague is injured. The exact number and rules depend on the regulations that apply in Prince Edward Island.
What the law requires in Prince Edward Island
How many designated first-aiders?
Since January 1, 2025, requirements rest on a mandatory risk assessment (low/moderate/high risk by nature of work) combined with workers per shift. 'Low risk work' means administrative, professional or clerical tasks. The employer sets the number and level of first aiders and the kit type (Type 1, 2 or 3) from that assessment.
As a Canadian province, Prince Edward Island has its own occupational health and safety framework with jurisdiction over all workplaces.
Online training is recognized in Prince Edward Island; the practical portion of CSA levels is normally in person.
Region specifics
- The January 1, 2025 revision shifts PEI from a worker-count system to a risk-assessment-based system.
- Employers must document a formal hazard assessment to justify the number and level of first aiders.
- Lone workers must, where reasonable, hold at least an Emergency First Aid certificate.
Why it matters
A workplace emergency can happen at any time. When it does, the difference between a positive outcome and a tragedy often comes down to whether someone nearby is trained to respond. Having certified first aiders on staff isn't just a legal requirement — it's an investment in your team's safety.
The course
Our course, built to the CSA Z1210-17 standard, 100% online and leading to a certification, meets and exceeds this requirement.
WorkplaceBasic First Aid (8h)
An 8-hour basic first aid course designed for lower-risk workplaces. It covers essential first aid skills and the response to common emergencies. Delivered 100% online (in-person option on request); upon completion, the candidate earns a valid certification recognized as basic first aid under provincial requirements.
WorkplaceIntermediate First Aid (16h)
A 16-hour intermediate first aid course, compliant with the CSA Z1210-17 standard, for standard-risk workplaces. It builds on casualty assessment, injury management and CPR. Delivered 100% online (in-person on request); valid certification upon completion.