Académie Saint-Bernard

What Académie Saint-Bernard does

Académie Saint-Bernard, operating commercially as Formation RCR et Secourisme Québec, is a Quebec-based training provider founded in 2012 and headquartered in Saint-Hyacinthe. The company delivers certified CPR and first aid training through a six-course portfolio: five 100% online courses ranging from 4 to 9 hours (general public CPR/AED, new parent first aid, infant/child first aid, healthcare professional CPR/AED, and general public first aid) plus one 16-hour in-person Intermediate First Aid course conforming to the CSA Z1210-17 standard. Online courses are delivered through a web-based learning management system accessible 24/7 from any device, featuring videos, realistic simulations, and interactive quizzes. The Secourisme général course is compliant with Quebec's Loi sur les services de garde éducatifs à l'enfance (L.R.Q., c. S-4.1.1, art. 20) administered by the Ministère de la Famille, positioning the offering for the regulated CPE daycare market. Certifications are valid for three years and are recognized by employers, daycares, and schools across Canada and the United States. Lead instructor Jean-Philippe Tremblay contributes more than 20 years of ambulance-paramedic and first aid training experience to content credibility.

The platform has no mobile app, no public API, and no SDK; all delivery and enrollment occur through the frsqc.com website (with the corporate domain academiesb.com). Revenue is generated entirely through direct, self-serve, pay-as-you-go online course sales on a one-time license basis, with per-course pricing not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is content-led: SEO-optimized French-language resources (medical glossary, intervention protocols, FAQ, regional pages, bibliography) drive organic acquisition, supplemented by seasonal promotional campaigns such as the 2026 summer sale offering 20% off via code ETE2026. The company does not maintain a sales force, channel partners, or enterprise sales motion, and no funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes are disclosed.

The target customer base spans five segments: general public/individual learners, healthcare professionals, early childhood educators and childcare workers (Quebec regulatory-driven demand), school personnel, and new parents. The recurring 3-year recertification cycle provides a structural repeat-purchase tail, while mandatory compliance with Quebec childcare law and the CSA Z1210-17 standard anchors a portion of demand regardless of discretionary training budgets.

Name

Académie Saint-Bernard

Legal name

Formation RCR et Secourisme Québec

Website

https://academiesb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Académie Saint-Bernard (operating as Formation RCR et Secourisme Québec) is a Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec-based training provider offering certified CPR and first aid courses online, serving general consumers, healthcare professionals, childcare workers, and school personnel across Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

First Aid and CPR Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL), In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB)

Keywords

• CPR certification training
• First aid courses
• Online safety training
• Emergency response certification
• AED training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-hyacinthe

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Online Course Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of online CPR and first aid training courses. Customers pay for access to training content and certification upon successful completion. The primary offerings include general first aid, CPR/AED training for various audiences (general public, healthcare professionals), and specialized programs for parents, childcare workers, and school personnel. Certifications are valid for 3 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Académie Saint-Bernard (operating as Formation RCR et Secourisme Québec) sells certified CPR/AED and first aid training courses to individual learners, with five courses delivered 100% online (4–9 hours each) and one intermediate-level (16-hour) course delivered in-person. The courses target the general public, new parents, healthcare professionals, childcare workers, and school personnel, and issue certifications valid for 3 years that are recognized by employers, daycares, and schools across Canada and the United States.

Product overview

Académie Saint-Bernard (operating as Formation RCR et Secourisme Québec) offers a portfolio of six distinct online first aid and CPR training courses. The core offering consists of five 100% online courses (ranging from 4 to 9 hours) covering general first aid, CPR/AED for general public, new parent first aid, and healthcare professional CPR/AED, plus one in-person intermediate first aid course (16 hours) conforming to CSA Z1210-17. All online courses are accessible 24/7, feature interactive videos, simulations, and quizzes, and provide certifications recognized nationally in Canada and the United States. The product portfolio targets three segments: general public, healthcare professionals, and early childhood/school environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secourisme général – Couvrant le RCR des Poupons et des Enfants An 8-hour online general first aid training course covering infant and child CPR, designed for parents, guardians, teachers, and early childhood professionals in Quebec. Compliant with Quebec's childcare services law (Loi sur les services de garde éducatifs à l'enfance, L.R.Q., c. S-4.1.1, art. 20). Certification is valid for 3 years.
• RCR/DEA - Grand public (4h) A 4-hour online CPR/AED training course for the general public, focused on practical response, realistic simulations, and teamwork to manage critical emergency situations at home, work, or in public spaces. Certification is valid for 3 years.
• Secouriste - Nouveaux parents (9h) A 9-hour online first aid training course designed for new parents to anticipate and respond to emergencies involving infants and young children, creating a safer home environment. Certification is valid for 3 years.
• RCR/DEA - Professionnel de la Santé (5h) A 5-hour online CPR/AED training course for healthcare professionals, emphasizing best practices, team coordination, and tools for managing critical situations in clinical or prehospital settings. Certification is recognized for medical practitioners and valid for 3 years.
• Secourisme – Niveau Intermédiaire (16h) - Conforme à la norme CSA Z1210-17 A 16-hour in-person (présentiel) intermediate first aid certification course meeting the requirements of the CSA Z1210-17 standard for intermediate first aid training. Certification is valid for 3 years.
• Secouriste - Grand public général (8h) An 8-hour online first aid training course for the general public covering CPR, wound and bleeding management, and critical situation response to develop competencies for protecting and assisting family, friends, or anyone in danger. Certification is valid for 3 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% online training delivery with 24/7 accessibility
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross: Dominant US CPR and first aid certification brand with blended online + skills-session model. Comparable to Académie Saint-Bernard in offering online CPR training accepted by US employers, and represents the principal US-side incumbent the company would compete against.
• Health & Safety Institute (HSI): Large US-based provider of CPR, AED, first aid, and workplace safety training programs distributed through a network of authorized instructors. Comparable to Académie Saint-Bernard in CPR/first aid catalog and target learners, with broader geographic reach and employer-side distribution.
• Canadian Red Cross: National leader in CPR and first aid training in Canada, offering blended online + in-person certification accepted by employers and regulators nationwide. Directly comparable to Académie Saint-Bernard in product category and target learner, but operates at vastly larger scale and brand recognition.
• St. John Ambulance (Canada): Long-established Canadian provider of first aid, CPR, and workplace safety training with in-person and blended delivery. Comparable in regulatory standing, course catalog, and segment coverage (general public, employers, schools), and a direct competitor in the same Quebec market.
• American Heart Association: Sets the BLS/ACLS/PALS CPR standards widely required by US healthcare employers. Comparable to Académie Saint-Bernard in targeting the healthcare-professional CPR/AED segment, and represents the benchmark credential against which the company's healthcare course is positioned.
• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada: Issues the de facto standard CPR/AED certification used by Canadian healthcare employers and many regulated workplaces. Competes with Académie Saint-Bernard for the same healthcare-professional and workplace-compliance buyer, particularly in Quebec.

Direct peers

• ProTrainings: Online health and safety training provider offering blended CPR, first aid, and OSHA-aligned certifications across North America. Comparable in self-serve online course model, multi-segment audience (general public, healthcare, workplace), and accepted-certification positioning.
• National CPR Foundation: Online-only CPR, AED, BLS, and first aid certification provider selling directly to individuals and professionals in the US. Closely comparable business model to Académie Saint-Bernard — pure self-serve online delivery with employer-accepted certifications — and the most direct pure-online peer.

Regional players

• SOS First Aid & Safety Training: Canadian provider of Red Cross-aligned first aid and CPR training courses with both online theory and in-person skills sessions. Comparable to Académie Saint-Bernard in Canadian market focus and CPR/first aid catalog, but operates with a more in-person-led delivery model.

Emerging players

• CPR Certification Plus (online providers): Online-first CPR and BLS certification provider targeting US healthcare professionals and individuals. Comparable to Académie Saint-Bernard in pure-online self-serve delivery model and healthcare-segment focus, though operating at smaller scale and limited brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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