Intermediate/Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

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First aid is emergency care given immediately to an injured person. The purpose of first aid is to minimize injury and future disability. In serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the victim alive.

All employers covered by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act are required to have first aid equipment, facilities and trained workers in all workplaces.  This training is an important component of workplace health and safety training.

Intermediate/Standard First Aid Training is a comprehensive two-day course, that includes AED.  This course includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines and techniques that meet legislative requirements for the Federal or Provincial Authority which has jurisdiction over first aid training for the workplace.  The course content meets the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard Z1210 for Intermediate First Aid.  

•  The Red Cross
• Preparing to respond
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and Circulation emergencies
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Wound care
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Opioid poisoning awareness information

• Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
• Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Upon successful completion a certificate of completion and a wallet card will be issued for 3-year certification in Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level A or C and AED. 

2 days

Basic/Emergency First Aid Training is a one-day course that gives you the essentials to save lives in an emergency.   This course includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines and techniques that meet legislative requirements for the Federal or Provincial Authority which has jurisdiction over first aid training for the workplace.  The course content meets the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard Z1210 for Basic First Aid.  

•  The Red Cross
• Preparing to respond
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and Circulation emergencies
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Wound care

• Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
• Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Upon successful completion a certificate of completion and a wallet card will be issued for 3-year certification in Basic First Aid and CPR Level A or C. 

1 day