Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED Recertification

Service Description

Refresh your skills. Renew your certification. Stay ready to respond. The Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED Recertification course from Athelas First Aid is designed for participants who already hold an eligible first aid certification and need to renew their credentials. Formerly known as Standard First Aid, Intermediate First Aid recertification is completed entirely in person, with approximately 8 hours of instructor-led training and no online component. At Athelas First Aid, you’ll learn from real first responders with real-world emergency experience. Recertification is more than renewing a certificate—it’s an opportunity to refresh essential skills, correct bad habits, review current first aid practices, and rebuild your confidence. Who Is Eligible? Participants must provide proof of current certification from an approved provincial or national first aid provider, subject to applicable provincial requirements. If your certification has expired or you’re unsure whether your current certificate qualifies for recertification, contact Athelas First Aid before registering. You may be required to complete the full Intermediate First Aid course. What You’ll Review Following the Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED curriculum, topics include: • Check, Call, Care and emergency assessment • Adult, child, and infant CPR and choking • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use • Breathing and circulation emergencies • Heart attack, stroke, and sudden medical emergencies • Deadly bleeding and wound care • Head and spinal injuries • Bone, muscle, and joint injuries • Environmental emergencies • Poisoning and opioid poisoning awareness The course emphasizes hands-on practice, practical scenarios, skill development, and direct instructor feedback. Course Requirements & Certification Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course, successfully demonstrate the required skills and critical steps, and achieve at least 75% on the knowledge evaluation. Successful participants receive a Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED certificate valid for three years. Course length: Approximately 8 hours Format: 100% in person — no online component Prerequisite: Proof of eligible current first aid certification Refresh your skills. Renew your confidence. Be ready to act.