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Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid with BLS in Calgary
Intermediate First Aid with Basic Life Support (BLS) combines the Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid course with the BLS professional CPR credential — two certifications in a single training program.
Formerly known as Standard First Aid with BLS. As of June 22, 2026, the Canadian Red Cross updated the course name to Intermediate First Aid in accordance with CSA Standard Z1210:24.
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Quick Course Details
Certification: Intermediate First Aid and CPR C/AED — 3-year cert + Basic Life Support — 1-year cert
Former course name: Standard First Aid with BLS
Certification length: 3-year IFA and 1-year BLS.
Best for: Fire applicants, industrial first aid attendants, and healthcare adjacent roles that require both a full first aid certification and BLS
Location: Calgary — private onsite training available across Alberta
Format: In-class — contact us for current scheduling
Course Overview
Intermediate First Aid with BLS is the combined program that delivers both a full Intermediate First Aid certification and a Basic Life Support certification in a structured training sequence.
Intermediate First Aid is the 2-day Canadian Red Cross first aid course (formerly Standard First Aid) that covers wound care, CPR, AED, breathing and circulation emergencies, injuries, and medical emergencies. BLS is the professional-level CPR course for healthcare providers and professional responders that adds high performance CPR, assisted ventilation, and team-based resuscitation skills.
This combination is often required for fire department applications, advanced industrial first aid attendant roles, and healthcare workers who need both a workplace first aid certification and a professional BLS credential
What Is Included
Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid)
The full 2-day Intermediate First Aid course. Results in a 3-year Intermediate First Aid and CPR C/AED certificate. As of June 22, 2026, certificates use the updated name Intermediate First Aid in place of Standard First Aid.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
The professional-level CPR course covering high performance CPR, rapid assessment, rapid defibrillation, and assisted ventilation. Results in a 1-year BLS certificate. BLS must be renewed annually.
Who This Is For
Intermediate First Aid with BLS is most commonly taken by:
fire department applicants where both IFA (formerly SFA) and BLS are required
advanced industrial first aid attendants who need both credentials
healthcare or allied health workers who need workplace first aid plus BLS
PCP or pre-hospital care students completing prerequisite requirements
students who plan to continue into Advanced First Aid or EMR
Naming Transition Note
If your employer, application, or school still refers to this course as Standard First Aid with BLS, the updated name is Intermediate First Aid with BLS. The course content, duration, and certification level are unchanged. Certificates issued on or after June 22, 2026 will read Intermediate First Aid and CPR C/AED (for the first aid component) and Basic Life Support (for the BLS component).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Standard First Aid is now called Intermediate First Aid as of June 22, 2026. The course content, duration, and certification level are unchanged. Certificates now use the updated name.
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A 3-year Intermediate First Aid and CPR C/AED certificate, and a 1-year Basic Life Support certificate.
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BLS is a separate credential that is delivered in combination with Intermediate First Aid. The BLS certificate is separate from the first aid certificate and has a 1-year validity that requires annual renewal.
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Yes. Intermediate First Aid with BLS is the updated name for Standard First Aid with BLS. The credentials issued are equivalent. Confirm with your specific fire department or employer if they have any questions about the updated naming.
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BLS must be renewed annually through a 2-hour BLS recertification course. The Intermediate First Aid certificate is valid for 3 years and renewed through IFA recertification when due.
Registration Policies
Students must attend and participate in 100% of the course and successfully complete all required evaluations to receive certification.
Students are responsible for confirming that this course meets their employer, licensing body, or program requirement before registering.
Course transfers, cancellations, and refunds are subject to Delta Emergency's registration policies
Related Courses
Intermediate First Aid (without BLS)
Basic Life Support only
Ready for Advanced First Aid?
Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C is the is not prerequisite for Advanced First Aid, but it is highly recommended.