At St. Mark James Training, we believe that when it comes to teaching life-saving skills, quality matters most.
Our instructors, classrooms, and programs go far beyond national minimums — setting a new benchmark for excellence in Canadian first aid training.

Instructor Quality That’s Second to None

St. Mark James Training Instructors

Every St. Mark James instructor is professionally vetted before acceptance into our program. We only consider applicants who already have substantial first aid and teaching experience — often including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and experienced first aid attendants.

Before leading a class, our instructors complete over 160 hours of supervised, hands-on training, ensuring they’re fully prepared to deliver accurate, engaging, and effective instruction.

Red Cross Instructors

By contrast, the Canadian Red Cross requires applicants to be 18 years of age or older — with no prior medical or teaching experience necessary.
Their instructor certification process typically takes about 47 hours, and after that, only a single-day recertification every three years is required.

Bottom line: St. Mark James instructors don’t just meet the standard — they set it.

Constant Auditing and Quality Control

At St. Mark James, quality isn’t checked once — it’s monitored continuously.
Every training classroom is equipped with cameras that allow ongoing review of teaching quality. Each program is fully audited at least once per year, with regular feedback from lead instructors and program developers.

Instructors also undergo annual recertification, ensuring their skills and teaching methods stay current.

The Canadian Red Cross, by comparison, conducts no mandatory audits of instructors, classrooms, or equipment.

Our system ensures accountability, consistency, and confidence in every course we deliver.

Superior Classroom and Equipment Standards

We don’t believe in cramming students into tight spaces or using worn-out gear.
That’s why St. Mark James Training requires a minimum of 1,000 square feet for a standard-sized class — double the Red Cross requirement of 500 square feet.

Each facility is inspected regularly to ensure:

• Cleanliness and hygiene meet medical standards

• Equipment is modern, functional, and abundant

• Supplies are always fully stocked

Red Cross providers are not required to perform any classroom or equipment audits.

With St. Mark James, you can trust that every class is taught in a clean, safe, and well-equipped environment.

Faster, Simpler Certification

Unlike third-party Red Cross providers who must send results off-site for approval, St. Mark James Training certifies students in-house — meaning you receive your certification the same day you complete your course.

Our online learning components are hosted directly through our secure website for a seamless and immediate training experience.

Red Cross third-party partners, however:

• Pay licensing and participant fees that drive up costs

• Must wait for certification processing through Red Cross headquarters

• Cannot host the online portion themselves — participants receive it by email up to a business day later

Our streamlined system means faster certification, lower costs, and less hassle for students and partners alike.

Why Canadians Choose St. Mark James Training

✅ Instructors with real-world medical and teaching backgrounds
✅ Over three times more instructor training than the Red Cross
✅ Continuous audits and performance monitoring
✅ Larger, safer, cleaner classrooms
✅ Lower costs with same-day certification
✅ A fully integrated online and in-person learning system

Experience the St. Mark James Difference

When lives are at stake, “good enough” simply isn’t.
Choose the organization that goes beyond compliance — choose St. Mark James Training.

👉 Find a Location Near You to book your first aid course or become a certified instructor with Canada’s highest-quality training provider.