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Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid in Calgary
Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid training, formerly Standard First Aid, for workplace certification, school prerequisites, employment requirements, and general emergency preparedness.
Canadian Red Cross Training Partner. Public courses in Calgary, with select Leduc dates and private onsite training available across Alberta.
During the Red Cross naming transition, students and employers may still see this course referred to as Standard First Aid.
Intermediate First Aid Course Dates
Choose an available Intermediate First Aid course date below. Registration is completed through our secure scheduling system.
Intermediate First Aid was previously known as Standard First Aid. Review the course format, certification details, and completion requirements before registering.
Traditional Learning:
The classic, two-day First Aid course. 16 hours in-person over two consecutive days.
Blended Learning:
~7 Hours of mandatory online learning at home, plus one in-person First Aid skills day. 16 hours total, with only 1 day in class.
Not sure if Intermediate First Aid is the right course for your workplace, school, application, or training pathway?
Quick Course Details
Certification: Intermediate First Aid and CPR A/AED, or Intermediate First Aid and CPR C/AED — depending on the CPR level selected
Former course name: Standard First Aid
Certification length: 3 years
Course level: Intermediate First Aid
Best for: Workplace certification, school prerequisites, employment requirements, volunteer roles, and students starting a responder pathway
Location: Calgary, with select Leduc and onsite options when available
Format: In-class or blended format, depending on available course dates
Prerequisite: None for the full course. Current eligible certification is required for recertification.
Recommended preparation: No previous first aid training is required, but students should be prepared to participate in skills practice, CPR, AED training, scenarios, and written evaluation.
Course Overview
Intermediate First Aid, formerly known as the Standard First Aid course, is a Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR course for students who need more than basic first aid training.
This course is commonly used for workplace certification, school prerequisites, job applications, volunteer requirements, and students who want stronger emergency response skills before moving into higher-level responder training.
If you are mapping out that pathway, our guide to which first aid certification you actually need explains exactly what each fire department, PCP school, and employer requires before you register.
During the Canadian Red Cross naming transition, employers, schools, registration systems, certificates, and students may still use the name Standard First Aid. The updated course name is Intermediate First Aid.
In Alberta, this course is listed as Intermediate First Aid on the Alberta OHS approved first aid training agency list. It is the course level commonly required for many Alberta workplace first aid designations under the OHS Code.
Who This Course Is For
Intermediate First Aid is best for students who need a broad first aid certification for work, school, volunteering, or general emergency preparedness.
This course is commonly taken by:
workplace first aid attendants
employees who need Intermediate First Aid-level training
students completing school prerequisites
job applicants
volunteers
coaches and youth leaders
people starting a responder training pathway
students planning to take Advanced First Aid later
general public learners who want stronger emergency response training
If your employer, school, or application still asks for Standard First Aid, this is the course to review. If your requirement says Advanced First Aid, BLS, EMR, or another specific responder certification, confirm your requirement before registering.
Course Format
Intermediate First Aid may be offered in traditional in-class or blended learning formats. Course length depends on the CPR level selected, whether the course is full certification or recertification, and whether the available course date is delivered in traditional or blended format.
Intermediate First Aid with CPR-A
Intermediate First Aid with CPR-A is 13 hours in class, or 7 hours in class plus 8 hours online when offered in a blended format.
Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C
Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C is 14 hours in class, or 7.5 hours in class plus 8 hours online when offered in a blended format.
Intermediate First Aid Recertification
Intermediate First Aid recertification may be available for students who hold an eligible current certification.
Intermediate First Aid with CPR-A recertification is 7 hours in class. Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C recertification is 7.5 hours in class.
Students registering for recertification are responsible for confirming that their current certificate is eligible under Canadian Red Cross recertification rules.
Course Content
Intermediate First Aid course content may include:
The Red Cross
Preparing to respond
The EMS system
Check, Call, Care
Airway emergencies
Breathing emergencies
Circulation emergencies
First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
CPR and AED
Wound care
Head, neck, and spinal injuries
Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
Sudden medical emergencies
Environmental illnesses
Poisons
Any additional content required by legislation
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the full Intermediate First Aid course.
Students registering for a recertification option must hold an eligible current certification according to Canadian Red Cross recertification rules. If you are unsure whether you need Basic First Aid, Intermediate First Aid, Advanced First Aid, BLS, or another specific certification, confirm your requirement before registering.
Certification
Successful students receive a digital Canadian Red Cross certificate. As of June 22, 2026, certificates for this course are issued as Intermediate First Aid and CPR A/AED or Intermediate First Aid and CPR C/AED, depending on the CPR level completed. This course was previously known as Standard First Aid.
During the transition, employers, schools, and registration systems may still reference the previous name. The certificate name has changed but the course content, duration, and certification length remain the same
Certification length: 3 years
To receive certification, students must attend and participate in 100% of the course, successfully demonstrate the required skills and critical steps, and achieve the required mark on the written knowledge evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. The Canadian Red Cross is transitioning Standard First Aid to the updated name Intermediate First Aid. During the transition, students and employers may still see both names used.
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Register for Intermediate First Aid. This is the updated Canadian Red Cross course name for the course previously known as Standard First Aid.
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No. Intermediate First Aid is a more comprehensive course. Emergency First Aid is now called Basic First Aid and is a shorter one-day course. If your requirement specifies Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid, this is the correct course. If it specifies Emergency First Aid or Basic First Aid, the shorter course is what you need.
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Yes. Intermediate First Aid includes CPR and AED training. The CPR level depends on the course option selected, such as CPR-A or CPR-C.
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Intermediate First Aid is the course level commonly used for many Alberta workplace first aid requirements. Students and employers should confirm the exact requirement for their workplace, school, application, or regulator before registering.
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CPR-C is usually the better choice for most students because it includes adult, child, and infant CPR. CPR-A is adult-only and may not meet every workplace, school, or application requirement.
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Yes. Intermediate First Aid is commonly taken before Advanced First Aid by students building toward fire, EMS, industrial, or professional responder pathways.
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Most fire applications require Advanced First Aid, BLS, EMR, or another specific responder certification. Confirm the exact requirement before registering. Intermediate First Aid may be useful as a foundation, but it may not replace a higher-level requirement.
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Yes. Delta Emergency can provide private onsite Intermediate First Aid, CPR, and AED training for workplaces and groups, depending on instructor availability, location, class size, and course requirements.
Registration Policies
Students must attend and participate in the required course components and successfully complete the required evaluations to receive certification.
Students are responsible for confirming that the selected course meets their employer, school, volunteer, application, or workplace requirement before registering.
Course transfers, cancellations, and refunds are subject to Delta Emergency's registration policies.
Related Courses
Need a shorter basic first aid course?
Basic First Aid, formerly Emergency First Aid, is a shorter course for students who only need basic first aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Building toward Advanced First Aid?
Advanced First Aid is the next major step for fire applicants, industrial responders, remote workers, and students building toward higher-level responder training.
Booking for staff?
Delta Emergency can provide private onsite first aid and CPR training for workplaces, employers, schools, teams, and organizations.
Need CPR only?
CPR-C covers adult, child, and infant CPR with AED training.