Standard First Aid CPR/AED (Intermediate First Aid) Recertification

Standard First Aid CPR/AED
(Intermediate First Aid)
Recertification

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Canadian Red Cross First Aid Recertification

  • Standard First Aid CPR/AED (Intermediate First Aid) Recertification is designed for participants who currently hold a valid Standard First Aid / Intermediate First Aid certification from an eligible training provider and wish to renew their certification without repeating the full course.
  • This recertification course reviews and evaluates a wide range of first aid injuries, illnesses, and life-threatening emergencies.
  • Delivered in a convenient 1-day, fully in-class format, participants can renew their certification without completing the full certification course.
  • Successful participants receive a Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid CPR/AED (Intermediate First Aid) certification valid for 3 years.

Eligibility Requirements

Please Note:

  • Standard First Aid CPR/AED (Intermediate First Aid) Recertification is only available to participants holding a valid Standard First Aid / Intermediate First Aid certification issued within the previous 3 years. Expired certifications are not eligible for recertification and participants must complete the full course again.
  • Proof of certification must be provided upon registration.
  • As of June 22, 2026, participants may recertify eligible Standard First Aid / Intermediate First Aid certifications from any recognized training provider that meets current WSIB requirements.
  • Recertification is permitted once following each full certification. Participants must alternate between a full certification course and a recertification course (Full Course → Recertification → Full Course → Recertification).
  • Emergency First Aid (Basic First Aid) certifications are not eligible for recertification and participants must complete the full course again.
  • Recertification is not available for courses delivered in Newfoundland and Labrador. Participants in Newfoundland and Labrador must complete the full certification course.

Course Overview

  • Most Popular Format: 1-Day In-Person Recertification Session
  • Price: Regular $114.15 | Student $105.30 + applicable taxes
  • Course Length: 1 Day (8 Hours)
  • Certification: Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid CPR/AED (Intermediate First Aid)
  • Certification Validity: 3 Years
  • Workplace Approval: WSIB Approved (Ontario), Alberta OHS Approved (Alberta)
  • CPR Options: Recertification is available with CPR Level C or CPR with BLS (Basic Life Support). The BLS level is valid for 1 year.

What You Will Review

  • Preparing to Respond
  • Emergency Medical Services (911)
  • Recovery Position
  • CPR for Adults, Children, and Babies
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Heart Attack and Angina
  • Stroke and TIA
  • Choking Emergencies
  • Responding as a Team
  • Anaphylaxis and Asthma
  • Severe External and Internal Bleeding
  • Amputations and Impaled Objects
  • Shock and Fainting
  • Wound Care
  • Secondary Survey
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Muscle, Bone, and Joint Injuries
  • Burns
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • Seizures and Convulsions
  • Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke
  • Hypothermia and Frostbite
  • Poisoning

Additional Skills Included with Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) is available with select recertification courses. The BLS level is valid for 1 year and includes review and evaluation of the following additional 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

Not Eligible for Recertification?

Participants who do not meet the recertification requirements must complete the full Standard First Aid CPR/AED (Intermediate First Aid) certification course.

Standard First Aid CPR/AED
(Intermediate First Aid)
Recertification

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