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Intermediate First Aid - 1 Day - Recertification
On the day of your course you must bring a valid, unexpired first aid certificate that appears on this list of Intermediate First Aid certificates accepted by WSBC.
A one-day recertification course covering the latest Intermediate First Aid guidelines that meet provincial worker safety requirements and CSA standards. Learners with a current ticket are trained and assessed to renew their certification with the Canadian Red Cross.
What you’ll learn
- Apply current Intermediate First Aid guidelines
- Manage airway, breathing and circulation emergencies
- Perform CPR and respond to cardiac arrest
- Provide wound, injury and medical emergency care
Who it’s for
- Students with a current, valid Standard or Intermediate First Aid certification who need to recertify
What you’ll cover
- Preparing to respond and the EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
- Head and spine injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Opioid poisoning awareness
Prerequisites
Current, valid, unexpired Standard or Intermediate First Aid certification recognized as a workplace certification by your province
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · Canadian Red Cross
- CPR level includedCPR-C
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026Starts 8:00 AMAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openReserve a seat
- Fri, Oct 23, 2026Starts 8:00 AMAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openReserve a seat
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026Starts 8:00 AMAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openReserve a seat
Common questions
Who is Intermediate First Aid - 1 Day - Recertification for?
Students with a current, valid Standard or Intermediate First Aid certification who need to recertify.
How long is Intermediate First Aid good for?
3 years from your course date. Recertify before it expires. After it expires you need the full course. Check your own dates →
How long does the Intermediate First Aid - 1 Day - Recertification course take?
Up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can Intermediate First Aid be done online?
This version runs fully in person. Intermediate First Aid (Blended) lets you do the theory online, then the practical in person. See Intermediate First Aid (Blended) →
What was Intermediate First Aid called before?
Before November 1, 2024, this level was called Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 2 in B.C. An OFA Level 2 certificate still counts as Intermediate First Aid until it expires. How the old and new first aid names match up →
Is Intermediate First Aid accepted in B.C. workplaces?
Yes. This certificate is on WSBC's list of first aid certificates accepted in B.C. workplaces, and Alpha Training Solutions is a Recognized WorkSafeBC First Aid Training Agency. See WSBC's list ↗
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Current, valid, unexpired Standard or Intermediate First Aid certification recognized as a workplace certification by your province
How much does Intermediate First Aid - 1 Day - Recertification cost?
$299 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.