Standard First Aid/WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2 Equivalent)
Standard/Intermediate First Aid & CPR C is a comprehensive course that offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for individuals who need training due to work requirements or need more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. The course meets the legislation requirements of provincial and territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
WorkSafeBC recognizes Standard First Aid & CPR C as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid, formerly known as Occupational First Aid Level (OFA 2).
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid meets CSA Standard Z1210–17 - Intermediate. Although the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) uses the term Intermediate to describe Standard First Aid training, the Canadian Red Cross will continue to use Standard First Aid. The course is fully aligned with CSA standards despite the difference in naming conventions.
Course duration and pricing
Duration: Standard First Aid blended includes 16 hours of training. Students complete an online theory component, which can take up to 8 hours. This is followed by 8 hours of in-person, classroom-based skills training, including breaks.
Pricing: $160.00+GST for full Standard First Aid. $120.00+GST for Standard First Aid Recertification. To take advantage of the discounted recertification price, select the renewal price at checkout and email a copy of your current certificate to info@learnfirstaid.ca
Course Schedule and Registration
To sign up for an upcoming Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C/ Intermediate First Aid class at our Coquitlam location, click "Register" next to your preferred date.
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| Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C – Intermediate – November 7, 2025 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C – Intermediate – November 15, 2025 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C – Intermediate – November 21, 2025 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C – Intermediate – November 29, 2025 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C – Intermediate – December 5, 2025 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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| Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C – Intermediate – December 13, 2025 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Standard First Aid & CPR C - Blended/Intermediate First Aid
About this course
Canadian Red Cross Standard 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 Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid.
Fee
Standard First Aid: Red Cross certified, expert-led training - $160.00 + GST (includes a Red Cross First Aid eBook).
Location
Safe + Sound First Aid Training's public 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 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.
Participants will need internet access to complete the online theory component.
WorkSafe BC Equivalency
WorkSafe BC accepts Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid Recertification as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid.
Duration
Total training: 16 hours includes:
Online theory (self-study) - up to 8 hours. Many of our course participants have told us they have completed this component in 5-6 hours or less.
Classroom skills session (in-person) - 8 hours
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
Standard First Aid includes CPR Level C and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training.
CPR Level C includes 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
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Blended 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.
Standard First Aid & CPR C Recertification
For those with current, unexpired Standard First Aid certificates from the Canadian Red Cross or St. John Ambulance, we offer the full course at a lower recertification rate. Please call 604-945-7277 for current pricing. The special recertification rate is not available via our website.
Before calling to register, please email a copy of your Standard First Aid certificate to info@learnfirstaid.ca and let us know which course date you would like to register for.
People with expired Standard First Aid certificates and those who have never taken the training must register for the Standard First Aid full course. Red Cross Standard First Aid and Standard First Aid recertification certificates are recognized by BC Adult Care Licensing, BC Child Care Licensing and WorkSafe BC as equivalent to OFA Level 1.
Standard First Aid & CPR C 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.
- Standard First Aid & CPR C - Blended certificate (PDF digital certificate issued via email on successful completion)
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 Standard First Aid/Intermediate First Aid class for your team, please click: Private Group Training.
Register for Standard First Aid
To register for a 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 Standard First Aid
For general questions about certifications, payments, etc. See our comprehensive FAQ page.
Yes. The Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level A or C certifications are recognized as equivalent to WorkSafeBC's Intermediate First Aid (formerly OFA Level 2).
Certificates recognized by WorkSafe BC as equivalent to OFA level 2
WorkSafeBC recognizes certain Canadian Red Cross first aid certifications in British Columbia as equivalent to specific Occupational First Aid (OFA) levels. As of November 1, 2024, the certification levels have been updated to align with Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards. The Canadian Red Cross, a trusted provider, has integrated the CSA guidelines into its training program 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)
While there isn't a strict official minimum age for the Canadian Red Cross Standard 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 Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level A or C certifications are compliant with CSA Standard Z1210-17 and are recognized by WorkSafe BC as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid:
Emergency First Aid is an 8-hour basic course that teaches participants how to respond to life-threatening injuries and conditions. Standard First Aid is a 16-hour course that includes all topics in Emergency First Aid and additionally:
- Head, neck and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental illness
- Poisons
Yes. Standard First Aid Blended certification is recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid. You can find a list of WorkSafeBC equivalency certifications here.
Standard First Aid course participants must complete the Red Cross online theory component at least 24 hours before the in-person practical skills session.