In-Person Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED

Service Description

Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to emergencies with the Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED course from Athelas First Aid. Formerly known as Standard First Aid, this comprehensive, workplace-approved course provides 16 hours of instructor-led classroom training. Participants learn to recognize, assess, and respond to medical emergencies, injuries, and environmental conditions through interactive instruction and practical exercises. At Athelas First Aid, our instructors are real first responders with real-world emergency experience. We focus on practical skills, hands-on learning, and realistic scenarios that prepare participants to respond confidently when emergencies happen. Course Topics Foundations of First Aid * Scene assessment and personal safety * Check, Call, Care approach * Legal considerations and consent * Emergency response priorities CPR and Airway Emergencies * Adult, child, and infant CPR * Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use * Choking emergencies * Recovery position Medical Emergencies * Heart attack, angina, and stroke * Seizures and diabetic emergencies * Asthma and anaphylaxis * Shock and opioid poisoning Injuries and Trauma * Severe bleeding and wound care * Burns, fractures, sprains, and strains * Head, neck, and spinal injuries * Bandaging, splinting, and immobilization Environmental and Poisoning Emergencies * Heat exhaustion and heat stroke * Hypothermia and frostbite * Poisoning and substance-related emergencies Hands-On Training Throughout the 16-hour course, participants practice CPR, AED operation, patient assessment, bleeding control, bandaging, and injury management. Realistic scenarios and instructor feedback reinforce decision-making and practical emergency response skills. Course Requirements To successfully complete the course, participants must: * Attend all 16 hours of classroom training. * Demonstrate competency in required practical skills. * Achieve a minimum grade of 75% on the knowledge evaluation. Certification Successful participants receive a Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED certificate, valid for three years and issued electronically. This certification meets applicable Ontario workplace first aid requirements. Who Should Attend? Ideal for employees, supervisors, teachers, childcare providers, coaches, healthcare students, and anyone seeking comprehensive first aid training. No previous certification is required.