Upcoming courses and Events

We offer training with a personalized approach and limited spaces to guarantee a close and high-quality experience, under the standards of the Red Cross and Heart & Stroke

Standard First aid & cpr level c - Blended

Saturday, February 7,2026

 St. Catharines 

10 am to 3 pm 

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Courses for youth

11-15

Sunday, Feb 8, 2026

St. Catharines

10:00 am to 4:30 pm 

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Standard First aid & cpr level c - Blended

Saturday, February 14,2026

 St. Catharines 

10 am to 3 pm 

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Standard First aid & cpr level c - Blended

Saturday, February 21,2026

 St. Catharines 

10 am to 3 pm 

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Basic life support (bls)

Saturday, Feb 28,2026

St. Catharines

10:00 am to 2:00 pm 

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Courses for youth

11-15

Saturday, March 7,2026

St. Catharines

10:00 am to 4:30 pm 

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Standard First aid & cpr level c - Blended

Saturday, March 7,2026

 St. Catharines 

10 am to 3 pm 

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Standard First aid & cpr level c - Blended

Saturday, March 21,2026

 St. Catharines 

10 am to 3 pm 

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Standard First aid & cpr level c - Blended

Saturday, Abril 4,2026

 St. Catharines 

10 am to 3 pm 

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Standard First aid & cpr level c - Blended

Saturday, Abril 18,2026

 St. Catharines 

10 am to 3 pm 

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virtual courses-MedicAL TERMINOLOGY & 

First Aid For Dogs and Cats

Ongoing 

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Workshops

Workshop on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid skills

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"Bridging  Health"

We educate our community with high-quality, hands-on courses in first aid, CPR, and basic life support, along with guidance on understanding the Canadian healthcare system and resources for internationally trained physicians, so more people feel confident responding to emergencies and protecting their loved ones
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Our courses and Programs


1.Canadian Red Cross Courses

Accessible first aid and CPR training for the general public, focused on providing practical and safe tools to confidently respond to emergencies at home, work, and in the community.


We also offer other Red Cross-certified courses we invite you to read more and explore all the available options below. 

2.Heart & Stroke Courses 

Basic Life Support course for physicians/nurses with hands-on training in CPR, defibrillator use, and evidence-based first aid, enabling them to respond confidently to cardiac and cerebrovascular emergencies according to Canadian standards.


We also offer other Heart & Stroke certified courses for the general public. We invite you to read more and explore all the available options.

3.Resources for Internationally Trained Physicians


Niagara IMGs Support Group


A space designed for foreign-trained physicians who live or wish to settle in the Niagara Region, with clear information on requirements, licensing, employment opportunities, and support for their professional integration in Canada.

4.Canadian Healthcare System Navigation-Ontario

Practical support to understand, access and use health services in Ontario in a clear, safe and timely manner, especially designed for newly arrived individuals and families.

5.Health Promotion and Education

Practical and personalized support to prevent complications of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, based on scientific evidence and the latest medical practices, promoting healthy habits and sustainable improvements in quality of life.

About Us

Vasquez Rivadeneira Family

We are a Colombian immigrant family who found a new home in Canada and created the opportunity to continue serving our community with compassion. At VARI-MED CORPORATION, we transform our gratitude into action, offering high-quality training and services with a preventative focus aimed at strengthening, caring for, and empowering the people who make up our community.

We believe in the power of positive connections, education, service, kindness, and empathy as forces capable of saving lives and opening paths to hope.

Our purpose is to contribute to a more humane, supportive, and opportunity-filled society.

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Certified Participants

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Workshops & Community Events

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Active Volunteers & Partners

Our Partners

We sincerely thank our partners for their continued support and trust in VARI-MED CORP.
Together, we strengthen our commitment to improving community health and providing high-quality first aid and CPR training.  

Do you have a question?

Send us a message. Your questions are our priority so we can grow together! 
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61 Spring Crest Way, Thorold,ON,L2V0J8

+1-289-990-9345

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Get Involved as a Volunteer

Our volunteers are the heart of our community work. Whether you bring time, energy or expertise, you can make a meaningful impact — from helping at events to leading outreach or consultations. 

cancellation policies

Cancellation & Rescheduling
 Full refund for cancellations made 48 hours in advance.

There is a 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

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.– Reminders will be put in

place to minimise this situation

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. If any

courses or training are cancelled or relocated, students will be notified at least 48 hours

prior to the scheduled course date.

Transfers

Customers can transfer to another course at no additional cost.

Privacy

Customer data will be protected by implementing a robust privacy policy to

protect customer information and ensure compliance with regulations.

Physical Activity Notice

If you are unsure if you should participate in any aspect of the

course involving physical activity, or have any of the health conditions listed below, we

recommend that you do not register for a course with us until you have consulted with

your healthcare provider and have received medical clearance to participate