Employees designated to provide first aid until emergency services arrive.
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Canadian Red Cross Certification
Formerly Standard First Aid (SFA)
Intermediate First Aid + CPR-C/AED
First aid, CPR-C and AED skills for adults, children and infants.
Who it’s for
Comprehensive first aid for Ontario workplaces.
A strong choice for employers who need broad first aid coverage and want their people prepared for more than the basics.
People responsible for safety, emergency planning and supporting their crews.
Staff working with the public, families, students or people of different ages.
What your team learns
Real skills for real emergencies.
The course combines clear instruction with hands-on practice so participants understand what to do—and can act when seconds count.
Check, Call, Care
CPR and AED
Choking emergencies
Airway and breathing emergencies
Heart attack and stroke
Wound and bleeding care
Head and spine injuries
Bone, muscle and joint injuries
Sudden medical emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Opioid poisoning awareness
The EMS system
Delivery options
Choose the format that fits your team.
Both formats lead to the same Canadian Red Cross certification. Public Rural Rescue courses are offered in the blended format; private corporate groups can choose blended or full classroom delivery.
Blended learning
Participants complete the knowledge portion online before attending a focused, hands-on classroom day.
- Approximately 8 hours online
- 7.5 hours in class
- Our format for all public course dates
Classroom learning
The full course is completed with an instructor in person, including knowledge, discussion and practical skills.
- 14 hours in class
- Delivered over two days
- Available for private workplace bookings only
Certification
What participants need to complete.
Canadian Red Cross certification is issued after all course requirements are successfully met.
100%Attendance and participation in the required course components.
75%Minimum mark on the written knowledge evaluation.
SkillsSuccessful demonstration of required skills and critical steps.
Good to know
Intermediate First Aid questions.
Is this the former Standard First Aid course?
Yes. Canadian Red Cross certificates now use the Intermediate First Aid name. You may still see “Standard First Aid” used while workplaces adjust to the updated naming.
Does CPR-C cover children and infants?
Yes. CPR-C includes recognition and response skills for cardiovascular emergencies and choking in adults, children and infants.
Can Rural Rescue train at our workplace?
Yes. We provide onsite corporate training across Ontario and can help determine the space, equipment and schedule needed.
Can current certificates be recertified?
Eligible participants must hold a valid qualifying certificate. Send us the certificate details and we’ll confirm the correct training option.
Ready to train your team?
Share your location, team size and preferred dates. We’ll take it from there.