Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C/AED
In partnership with the Lifesaving Society, our Y offers comprehensive training covering all aspects of First Aid and CPR-C. Intermediate First Aid includes all aspects of Basic First Aid and provides additional training so candidates demonstrate: first aid care for anaphylaxis, shock, stroke, amputations, facial injuries, burn injuries, fractures and dislocations, neck or spinal column injuries, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and environmental injury and illness. Includes CPR-C with AED certification for adult, child and infant.
- WSIB approved for the workplace
- Certification is valid for 3 years
Intermediate First Aid Recertification:
Current Lifesaving Society Intermediate First Aid (IFA) award holders may recertify their IFA certification just once on a Lifesaving Society IFA Recertification Course not more than three years from the Intermediate First Aid date of issue. To renew IFA certifications subsequently, award holders must repeat the full IFA Course. Thereafter, individuals may renew by alternating recertifications and original courses.
Holders of Intermediate First Aid certificates from other WSIB-approved agencies can recertify their certificate on a Lifesaving Society recertification course.
Once your full course certification has expired, you MUST complete the whole course and are no longer able to just do the 1 day recertification course.
This course used to be called Standard First Aid. As of June 22, 2026, it is renamed to Intermediate First Aid. If you hold a Standard First Aid certification, it will still be valid for 36 months from your certification date. After this you must take the full Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED course.
CPR-HCP (Health Care Providers)
In partnership with the Lifesaving Society, our Y offers CPR-HCP training. This course provides comprehensive training in CPR techniques and principles for adults, children, and infants, including rescue breathing (artificial respiration) and the use of AEDs and bag-valve masks (BVM). This Health Care Provider (HCP) level course is intended for professionals who are required, as part of their job responsibilities, to respond to medical emergencies—such as PSWs, nurses, paramedics, and other allied health care workers and students.
- WSIB approved for the workplace
- Certification is valid for 3 years. There is no recertification option. To remain current, candidates retake the full course.
How to Register for First Aid and HCP Courses
Before registering, confirm you meet any course prerequisites (age, swim level, or prior certifications). Prerequisites are listed on each course in ACTIVENet.
Sign in/up on ACTIVENet and use the search feature to find the specific certification (Tip: try partial course names such as First), or click the Activities drop down and select Health & Safety Certifications to see a full list.
Add the appropriate course to your cart and check out. Full payment is required at the time of registration to secure your spot.
If you prefer phone support or have questions about dates/fees, call Customer Service at 519-376-0484 ext. 0.
Refund Policy
A service charge of $25 is applicable to every refund or change in schedule. Program fees are refundable prior to start date of class (less $25 service charge). Aquatic Certifications & First Aid course fees are refundable up to two weeks from start date. Refunds requested within the two-week period prior to the course will receive a credit on account only (less $25 service charge). Refunds will not be granted on or after start date of program except for medical reasons. All refunds for medical reasons require a doctor’s note.