Standard First Aid CPR/AED level C (Intermediate First Aid)

Standard First Aid CPR/AED (now known as Intermediate First Aid) is our most popular workplace first aid certification. This comprehensive Canadian Red Cross course is recognized by employers, schools, organizations, and workplace safety authorities across Canada. Most participants choose our popular blended learning format, which combines online learning with a 1-day in-person skills session. A fully 2-day in-class option is also available at some locations.

Designed for workplace requirements and everyday emergencies, this course teaches participants how to recognize and respond to life-threatening and non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Participants gain the knowledge and confidence to provide effective first aid care until emergency medical services arrive. Successful participants receive a Canadian Red Cross certification valid for 3 years.

Preparing to Respond

• Introduction to First Aid
• Emergency Medical Services (911)
• Recovery Position

CPR and Cardiac Emergencies

• CPR for Adults, Children, and Babies
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Heart Attack and Angina
• Stroke and TIA
• Choking Emergencies
• Responding as a Team

Medical Emergencies

• Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reactions)
• Asthma
• Diabetic Emergencies
• Seizures and Convulsions
• Poisoning
• Shock and Fainting

Bleeding and Wound Care

• Severe External and Internal Bleeding
• Amputations
• Impaled Objects
• Wound Care
• Burns

Injury Management

• Head and Spinal Injuries
• Muscle, Bone, and Joint Injuries
• Secondary Survey

Environmental Emergencies

• Heat Cramps
• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Stroke
• Hypothermia
• Frostbite

Additional Skills Included with Basic Life Support (BLS)

If your employer, educational program, regulatory body, or profession requires Basic Life Support (BLS), this option is available with select Standard / Intermediate courses. BLS is commonly required for healthcare professionals, nursing students, paramedics, medical students, and other healthcare professions.

Standard First Aid (Intermediate First Aid) + BLS Price:

Regular $141.59 | Student $132.74 + applicable taxes

Advanced BLS Skills

• Pulse Checks (Adult, Child, Infant)
• Two-Rescuer Assisted Breathing (Adult, Child, Infant)
• Two-Rescuer CPR (Adult, Child, Infant)
• Bag Valve Mask (BVM) Ventilation (Adult, Child, Infant)
• Pocket Mask Ventilation
• Airway Management for Blunt Force Trauma (Jaw Thrust)
• Advanced AED Protocols (Adult, Child, Infant)
• Neonatal Resuscitation

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