Intermediate/Standard First Aid
Naming Update 
In accordance with CSA Standard Z1210-17, the Canadian Red Cross updated its course terminology:
Standard First Aid is now Intermediate First Aid (WorkSafeBC equivalent to former OFA Level 2).
Emergency First Aid is now Basic First Aid.
Note: Course content and legislative compliance remain unchanged.
Course Overview
A comprehensive 16-hour course covering essential first aid, CPR Level C, and AED skills for home or workplace requirements. Fully compliant with WorkSafeBC and provincial OHS standards.
Format & Duration
Online Theory: Up to 8 hours (self-paced).
In-Person Session: 8 hours of hands-on classroom training.
Pricing & Rates
Full Course: $160.00 + GST
Renewal Discount: $120.00 + GST (If eligible, select "Renewal Rate" at checkout and email your current certificate to info@learnfirstaid.ca)
Course Schedule and Registration
To sign up for an upcoming Red Cross Intermediate First Aid class at our Coquitlam location, click Register next to your preferred date.
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Sept 26, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 2, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 10, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 16, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 24, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 30, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Nov 13, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Nov 21, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Nov 27, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Dec 5, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Dec 11, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Dec 19, 2026 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Intermediate First Aid
About this course
Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid is a comprehensive, 16-hour course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. The course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
WorkSafeBC recognizes the Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid and Intermediate First Aid Recertification courses.
Fee
Intermediate First Aid Blended: $160.00 + GST (includes a Red Cross First Aid eBook).
Location
Safe + Sound First Aid Training's public Intermediate/Standard First Aid first aid classes are held at 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC V3B 5V8. We do not have an office at this location. A large, free car park is available at the venue.
We also conduct private group Intermediate/Standard First Aid training sessions throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.
Areas served: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Vancouver, North Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Langley and Richmond.
Prerequisite
No previous first aid training is required to take a Red Cross Intermediate/Standard First Aid course.
Participants will need internet access to complete the online theory component.
WorkSafe BC Equivalency
WorkSafeBC accepts Canadian Red Cross Intermediate/Standard First Aid and Intermediate/Standard First Aid Recertification.
Duration
Intermediate/Standard First Aid includes a total of 16 hours of training, which includes:
Online theory (self-study) - May take up to 8 hours.
Classroom skills session (in-person) - 8 hours, including breaks
How blended classes work
Blended classes include two components:
1. Online theory course.
2. In-person, practical skills class.
You must complete the online self-study training before attending the classroom session.
Within 48 hours of registration, the Canadian Red Cross will email you instructions and a link to your online theory course. Please check your spam/junk folders in your email.
You do not have to complete the online training in one session; you can stop anytime and continue where you left off.
You must complete the skills session within 6 weeks of completing the online portion. If you do not complete the classroom component within 6 weeks of completing the online portion, you will have to re-register and take the course again.
If you are registering more than six weeks before your in-person classroom session, we suggest you begin your online training a couple of weeks before the in-person class so the course material is fresh in your mind.
Participants who have not completed the online course before their scheduled classroom session will not be admitted to the class and will be considered a no-show. No-shows are not eligible for refunds or transfers.
CPR Level
Intermediate/Standard First Aid CPR Level C and AED training includes CPR Level C (adult, child and infant) skills.
Waitlist
If the course you'd like to register for is full, please contact us. We can add your name to the waitlist or register you for the next available course.
Instructor
Canadian Red Cross certified first aid instructor
Completion
- Complete the online self-study theory component before the in-person session.
- Attend and participate in 100% of the in-person classroom course within six weeks of completing the online component.
- Demonstrate all practical skills and critical steps to the required level.
- Achieve a minimum mark of 75% on the multiple-choice knowledge evaluation.
Certification
Intermediate/Standard First Aid certification is valid for three years. The Canadian Red Cross will email you a PDF certificate within two to three business days of successfully completing the classroom skills session.
Intermediate/Standard First Aid Recertification
Intermediate First Aid/Standard First Aid Certification Renewal
Holders of an unexpired Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certificate from the Canadian Red Cross or St. John Ambulance qualify for our discounted renewal rate on the full course.
Eligibility & Registration Steps
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Check Your Date: Select an in-person class date from our Intermediate First Aid course schedule that takes place before your current certificate expires.
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Apply Discount: Choose Renewal Rate at checkout.
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Submit Proof: Email a copy of your current certificate to info@learnfirstaid.ca.
Note: If your certificate is already expired or if this is your first time taking the course, you must register at the standard full-course rate.
Workplace & Regulatory Compliance
Red Cross Intermediate First Aid certifications are fully recognized by WorkSafeBC, BC Child Care Licensing, and BC Adult Care Licensing.
Intermediate First Aid Course Content
- 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
- Poisons
Participant Materials
- The Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR Manual (eBook) will be available for download once registered.
- Printed manuals are available for purchase in class.
- Intermediate First Aid & CPR C - Blended certificate (PDF digital certificate issued via email on successful completion)
Intermediate/Standard First Aid group or onsite training
Safe + Sound offers private group training onsite at your location or our Coquitlam venue. To request a quote or schedule a private Intermediate/Standard First Aid class for your team, please click: Private Group Training.
Register for Intermediate/Standard First Aid
To register for an Intermediate/Standard First Aid class at Safe + Sound's Coquitlam location, please click "Register" next to your preferred date in the schedule above.
Frequently asked questions about Intermediate/Standard First Aid
For general questions about certifications, payments, etc. See our comprehensive FAQ page.
Basic First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches participants how to respond to life-threatening injuries and conditions.
Topics include:
- 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
Intermediate First Aid is a 16-hour course that includes all topics in Basic/ Emergency First Aid and additionally:
- Head, neck and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental illness
- Poisons
Intermediate First Aid is a Red Cross first aid and CPR course. It includes 16 hours of training - either 8 hours in class + 8 hours online or 16 hours in class.
Intermediate First Aid usually includes CPR level C and AED (defibrillator) training. CPR level C includes skills for adults, children, and infants.
Red Cross Intermediate First Aid certification is nationally recognized and transferable between provinces. The certification is recognized in most workplaces in Canada. We recommend that you check with your employer or school before registering for a class.
Yes. WorkSafeBC recognizes the Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid Level A or C certifications as equivalent to the former, OFA Level 2.
Certificates recognized by WorkSafe BC as equivalent to OFA level 2
The Canadian Red Cross, a trusted provider, has integrated the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines into its training program. Red Cross certification levels align with CSA standards and the CSA certification will be clearly listed on your Red Cross certificate.
The new CSA levels are:
- Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1)
- Intermediate First Aid (formerly OFA Level 2)
- Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA Level 3)
Yes. WorkSafe BC recognizes the Red Cross Intermediate/Standard First Aid Blended certification as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid. You can find a list of WorkSafeBC equivalency certifications here.
While there isn't a strict official minimum age for the Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid course, most training providers recommend a minimum age of 12 or a mature 11-year-old. It's important to note a few things:
Parent/Caregiver Presence: For participants under 13 or 14, we recommend a parent or caregiver enroll in the course with them or have the child register with a friend or sibling.
Course Content: The Standard First Aid course covers adult topics like childbirth, drug overdoses, and mental health, which some younger participants might find challenging.
Workplace Requirements: If the first aid training is for workplace purposes, there are often age requirements. For instance, in BC, you need to be at least 16 to be a first aid attendant at a workplace.
Safe + Sound also offers specific youth programs like Babysitting (age 11+) and Home Alone (age 10+) which focus on age-appropriate first aid and safety skills.
Yes. Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid certifications are compliant with CSA Standard Z1210-17 and are recognized by WorkSafe BC.
Our public Intermediate/Standard First Aid courses include CPR/AED Level C. If you need a certificate that says "Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level "A", please let us know when you register.
CPR level C includes adult, child & infant skills.
CPR level A includes adult skills only.
If you're not sure which level of CPR is right for you, please call 604-945-7277 to discuss your situation, and we'll help you choose the appropriate level.
Intermediate/Standard First Aid course participants must complete the Red Cross online theory component at least 24 hours before the in-person practical skills session.