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.

Event Venue Date
Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Sept 12, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • September 12, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Sept 18, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • September 18, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Sept 26, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • September 26, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 2, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • October 2, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 10, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • October 10, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 16, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • October 16, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 24, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • October 24, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Oct 30, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • October 30, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Nov 13, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • November 13, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Nov 21, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • November 21, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Nov 27, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • November 27, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Dec 5, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • December 5, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Dec 11, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • December 11, 2026 8:30 am
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Intermediate/Standard First Aid | Dec 19, 2026 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC
  • December 19, 2026 8:30 am
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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.

Red Cross Intermediate/Standard First Aid Fact Sheet

Fee

Intermediate First Aid Blended:  $160.00 + GST (includes a Red Cross First Aid eBook).

If you have previously taken Intermediate/Standard First Aid and have a current, unexpired certificate, you may be eligible for our discounted renewal price. To take advantage of this lower price, select Renewal Rate at checkout and email us a copy of your current certificate.

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.

WorkSafe BC - Certificates Accepted in BC.

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

  1. Check Your Date: Select an in-person class date from our Intermediate First Aid course schedule that takes place before your current certificate expires.

  2. Apply Discount: Choose Renewal Rate at checkout.

  3. 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.

View the Intermediate/Standard First Aid course schedule

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.

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