Beat the Odds First Aid

Intermediate/Standard First Aid

Red Cross Course

This comprehensive two-day course provides in-depth first aid training for a wide range of medical emergencies. Learners will develop knowledge and skills in CPR, AED use, choking response, circulation emergencies, wound care, fracture management, sudden medical emergencies and more. With a mix of theory, hands-on practice, and real-life scenarios, this course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide effective first aid in various
emergency situations. Course curriculum meets the requirements for the Federal or Provincial Authority Having Jurisdiction over first aid training for the workplace. This course aligns with CSA Intermediate First Aid (Z1210). Ideal for workplaces, community members, and anyone seeking a well rounded first aid certification for use at work, in the community, or home.

Duration

  • Intermediate First Aid CPR A: 13 hours in-class OR 8 hours online + 7 hours in-class
  • Intermediate First Aid CPR C: 14 hours in-class OR 8 hours online + 7.5 hours in-class

Prerequisites: None

Completion Criteria: 

  • Demonstrate a working competency in all required skills
  • Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently
  • Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course
  • Adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross

Certification: 3-year Canadian Red Cross certification in Intermediate First Aid & CPR Level A or C. A digital certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course.


Recertification1 2:

  • Intermediate First Aid CPR A: 7 hours in-class
  • Intermediate First Aid CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class 

1 Indicates minimum teaching time; total course length may be longer.
2 Recertification not available in all jurisdictions.

Course Content:

  • The Red Cross
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Choking
  • Circulation Emergencies
  • CPR and AED
  • Breathing Emergencies
  • Wound Care
  • Head, Neck, Spine and Pelvis Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Illness
  • Poisons

✓ Includes opioid poisoning awareness information
✓ Includes any other content required by the Provincial or Federal Authority Having Jurisdiction

Learner Materials: 

  • First Aid & CPR (print and/or eBook)
  • Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
  • Intermediate First Aid CPR A/C – Online access (Blended Only)