Intermediate First Aid (Standard First Aid) with CPR/AED - Gananoque

2 Day Course

Course by the Canadian Red Cross

Course Description

This WSIB approved two-day, in-depth course ensures you are prepared to help anyone who needs first aid or life saving assistance, including CPR and AED. Developing knowledge and mastering practical skills is the focus of this course while meeting worker safety and insurance board legislation. 

 

Important Notice: Changes to WSIB First Aid Training Effective June 22, 2026

As of June 22, 2026, WSIB has updated the naming and standards for workplace first aid training

• Standard First Aid is now referred to as Intermediate First Aid

·       Individuals who completed training prior to June 22, 2026 do not need to retake their training as a result of these changes.

·       All valid certificates issued before June 22, 2026 will remain recognized and valid until their normal expiry date. Upon renewal, participants will receive certification under the new course names and standards adopted by WSIB.

·       There is no requirement for current certificate holders to obtain additional training or renew their certification early due to these changes.

 

Intended Audience

This standard first aid and CPR course is for everyone over the age of 13 who wants to develop lifesaving skills through basic first aid training.

 

Course Prerequisites

None

 

Intermediate (Standard) First Aid Course Overview

• 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.
    

Course Duration

14 hours in-class (2 days in-class); includes CPR Level A, Level C, and AED

 

Certification

3-year certification in Intermediate First Aid First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED

 

*Note: All our courses come with CPR LEVEL C at NO EXTRA COST

 

What is the difference between Level A and Level C CPR Courses?

CPR Level A = adults only CPR & AED skills

CPR Level A covers CPR, choking, and circulatory emergencies for adults only, plus AED use. It is commonly required for workplace health and safety compliance.

 

CPR Level C = adults, children, and infants CPR & AED skills

CPR Level C includes everything in CPR Level A, plus CPR and choking care for children and infants, two-rescuer CPR, and AED use. It is often required for educators, security personnel, and other non-healthcare professionals.

 

Course Materials

Included in the course:

• First Aid & CPR (eBook)
• Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook) 

(Hard copy can be purchased, but it is not included in the course)

 

It is advised that you read the eBooks in their entirety prior to starting the course.