Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Practice Test
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About the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Test
Practice for the Canadian Standard First Aid, CPR and AED certification written test.
- Authority
- Canadian Red Cross / St. John Ambulance / Heart & Stroke
- Jurisdiction
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED
- Questions
- 30
- Pass mark
- 75%
- Time limit
- 45 min
- Practice bank
- 510 questions
Who should take this exam
The Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Test is intended for candidates preparing for certification or licensing administered by Canadian Red Cross / St. John Ambulance / Heart & Stroke in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED. If you are studying for this credential, or re-taking after a previous attempt, this practice bank mirrors the official blueprint and is suitable for first-time learners and refreshers alike.
Exam format
- 30 multiple-choice questions on the official test.
- Pass mark: 75% (must answer at least 23 correctly).
- Recommended time limit: 45 minutes.
- Closed-book; calculators and reference material are not permitted unless explicitly allowed by Canadian Red Cross / St. John Ambulance / Heart & Stroke.
Study recommendations
- Read the official Canadian Red Cross / St. John Ambulance / Heart & Stroke handbook or study guide cover to cover.
- Work through every question in the practice bank above; review the explanation on each miss.
- Use the review queue to loop only the questions you got wrong.
- When you are scoring above 75% consistently, switch to the timed mock exam.
- Take the official test once you can pass three mock exams in a row.
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Related courses
Other Canadian certifications candidates often prepare for alongside this one.
What is the Standard First Aid & CPR?
Standard First Aid & CPR is the most widely required first-aid certification in Canada. It is designed to teach a lay responder to recognize an emergency, activate EMS, control life-threatening bleeding, manage an unresponsive casualty, perform CPR and use an AED, and provide basic care until professional help arrives.
Certification requires two elements: a written knowledge check (typically 40 questions, ~75 % to pass) and a practical demonstration of core skills observed by a certified instructor — primary survey, recovery position, adult/child/infant CPR, AED use, choking response, and bandaging.
The credential is recognized federally by WSIB (Ontario Regulation 1101) and by every provincial OHS authority. Employers verify the physical wallet card or provider-issued digital certificate at hiring and during OHS audits.
- Who needs it
- Workers in regulated occupations, childcare and healthcare aides, teachers, coaches, personal-support workers, security guards, and members of the public who want a nationally recognized certificate.
- Applies in
- All provinces and territories. Specific workplace requirements are set by provincial Occupational Health and Safety regulations (e.g. Ontario Regulation 1101 under WSIB, WorkSafeBC OFA schedule).
- Credential
- Standard First Aid with CPR/AED — Level C (WSIB / OHS recognized)
- Validity
- 3 years for Standard First Aid with CPR/AED. CPR-only recertification is usually 1 year.
Exam authority and official sources
The Standard First Aid & CPR is administered under the authority of Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol, Lifesaving Society (WSIB-approved providers). The recognized study source is Provider workbook (Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual or St. John Ambulance First on the Scene manual) — view the official guide.
- Only certificates issued by a WSIB-approved provider (Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol, Lifesaving Society, and a small number of others) are accepted for regulated workplace requirements.
- The curriculum is aligned with the ILCOR/Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada emergency-cardiovascular-care guidelines, which are revised approximately every 5 years.
- Blended-learning models (online theory + in-person practical) are accepted for most workplace requirements, but a fully online certificate is not valid where OHS regulations require Standard First Aid.
Exam structure
Delivery: In-class practical + written; blended online + in-person practical is also accepted for most workplace requirements.
Exam topics
The following domains are tested on the Standard First Aid & CPR. Coverage on our practice bank mirrors these domains.
The Emergency Scene
Scene safety, Emergency Scene Management (ESM), primary and secondary surveys, activating EMS, and legal considerations (Good Samaritan protections, consent, duty to respond).
CPR and AED
Adult, child and infant CPR — compression depth, rate, ratio (30:2), hand placement. AED pad placement, shock delivery, and CPR continuation between shocks.
Choking and Airway Emergencies
Recognition and treatment of partial and complete airway obstruction in adults, children and infants; back blows and abdominal thrusts.
Circulation Emergencies
Heart attack, angina, stroke (FAST assessment), and shock — recognition, response, and positioning.
Bleeding, Wounds and Shock
Direct pressure, tourniquets for life-threatening extremity bleeding, dressing and bandaging, internal-bleeding recognition, and treating shock.
Medical Emergencies
Diabetic emergencies, seizures, anaphylaxis and EpiPen use, asthma and inhaler assistance, poisoning, and heat/cold emergencies.
Injuries and Environmental
Head, neck and spinal injuries; suspected fractures; burns; drowning; and environmental illness.
How to prepare
1Complete the online modules before class
For blended courses, complete every online module and mini-quiz before your in-class day — the instructor will not re-teach content covered online.
2Memorize the CPR ratios and rates
30:2 compression-to-breath ratio for all ages when a single rescuer is present; 100–120 compressions per minute; adult depth 5–6 cm, child ~5 cm, infant ~4 cm. These appear on almost every written exam.
3Master the primary survey (ABCs) sequence
Scene safe → check responsiveness → call EMS → open airway → check breathing → start CPR / recovery position. Practical stations expect this exact order.
4Practise AED workflow out loud
Turn on → attach pads → clear → analyse → deliver shock if advised → resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes. Instructors mark down candidates who leave any step out.
5Common mistakes to avoid
Skipping scene assessment; interrupting CPR compressions for more than 10 seconds; wrong hand placement on an infant (two fingers, not palm); forgetting to check for a MedicAlert device before assuming an unknown medical cause.
Practice tests
- Work through the full written-knowledge practice bank at least twice.
- Focus extra reps on CPR ratios, AED pad placement, and choking-response sequences.
- Print or open the primary-survey flowchart and quiz yourself until you can recite it end-to-end.
Mock exams
- Take the timed 60-minute mock exam once you can score 85 %+ on untimed practice.
- Two consecutive passes at 32/40 or better indicates strong readiness for the written portion.
- Remember: the practical demonstration is separate — practise on a manikin or with a study partner if possible before class.
Frequently asked questions
Editorial process and disclaimers
Written and reviewed by the Motira Tech curriculum team. Content is verified against the current guidance published by Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol, Lifesaving Society (WSIB-approved providers) and refreshed on a quarterly review cycle, plus after any material change published by the governing authority.
Educational disclaimer. Motira Tech is an independent test-prep platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official provider of Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol, Lifesaving Society (WSIB-approved providers). Always confirm current requirements directly with the governing authority before your official exam.
Certification disclaimer. Passing our practice does not guarantee a pass on the official exam. Practice mirrors the published curriculum and blueprint; the live question pool is confidential to the governing authority.
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Study tips
Read explanations
Tap any wrong answer to see why.
Master signs
Shape + color tells you the category.
Repeat until 100%
Review mode loops just your misses.
Then go timed
Move to the mock exam when ready.
Frequently asked questions
Prepare for Canadian Standard First Aid, CPR Level A/B/C and AED certification with practice questions aligned to the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance and Heart & Stroke Foundation programs. Topics cover scene safety, primary assessment, CPR ratios, AED operation, choking, bleeding control, shock, and common medical emergencies.
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