Standard First Aid Course with CPR-C & AED
The Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED course in Vancouver teaches comprehensive first aid and CPR skills and provides a nationally recognized 3-year certification.
This course is officially recognized as equivalent to WorkSafeBC’s Intermediate First Aid (formerly OFA Level 2).
Course Contents:
- 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
If you're looking for a more basic course, check out our Emergency First Aid course instead. It covers essential lifesaving skills in a shorter format.
Course Formats
Full Course
- Prerequisite: None
- Duration: 2 days (8 hours in-person each day)
- Comprehensive in-person training
- Covers full theory and hands-on practical skills
- Ideal for learners who prefer a traditional classroom experience
Blended Learning
- Prerequisite: None
- Duration: 8 hours online + 1 day (8.5 hours in-person)
- Online portion must be completed before the in-person session
- Online theory at your own pace
- Shorter in-person session focused on hands-on practice
Recertification
- Prerequisite: Valid Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR & AED certification
- Duration: 8 hours online + 1 day (8.5 hours in-person)
- Note: For recertification, participants receive the full course at a discounted rate but must attend 100%, as required by WorkSafeBC.
Certification:
- Valid for 3 years
- Accepted by WorkSafeBC as an Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2) equivalent
- Accepted by the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation
What is Blended Learning?
This format combines online theory and in-person practical training. The online portion (reading of knowledge content) must be completed before attending the in-person session.
Ideal for busy schedules or for those who prefer to complete the theory at their own pace.
Recertification Notice:
WorkSafeBC requires all course content to be fully retaken. Discounted rates apply for those with a currently valid certificate attending the full course.
