Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED
Now officially recognized as equivalent to WorkSafeBC's Intermediate First Aid (Formerly OFA 2)
This course is designed for people interested in learning comprehensive first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) skills for the workplace and home.
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 (includes opioid poisoning)
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.
Blended Learning Option:
Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED is available as a Blended Learning course, combining online theory and in-person practical training. The online portion (about half the course) must be completed before attending the in-person session. This flexible option is ideal for busy schedules or those preferring less classroom time.
*Recertification Notice:
WorkSafeBC requires that all course content be fully retaken to meet their standards - shorter recertification courses are not permitted. However, we offer discounted rates for individuals with a currently valid certificate who wish to renew by completing the full course again. Please contact us to register for this.
Full Course | Blended Learning | Recertification | |
Pre-Requisites | None | None | Valid Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR & AED Certification |
Course Duration | 2-Days, 8 hours in-person each day | 8 hours online and
1-Day, 8.5 hours in-person |
1-Day, 8 hours in person |
Certification Valid for | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
Accepted by WorkSafeBC as an Intermediate First Aid (OFA 2) Equivalent | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Accepted by the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Find course dates and registration info below.