Standard First Aid with CPR-C Recertification

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C is an intermediate first aid course in Vancouver, designed by the Canadian Red Cross and approved by WorkSafeBC.

Renew your current Standard First Aid with CPR-C (EFA) certificate in Vancouver. Designed to equip you with vital life-saving skills, this training program will teach you to effectively handle emergencies at work or at home.

Our SFA with CPR-C Recertification is 8 hours of scheduled in class training.

Please Note: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT CERTIFICATION. If your certificate has expired, even by one day, you must register for the full course.

This course covers not only the essential first aid techniques but also the legal requirements and guidelines for workplace safety. Therefore, Standard First Aid with CPR-C is recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to OFA Level 1, and allows you to work as an OFA Level 1 first aid attendant. This course also meets the first aid requirements for Massage Therapists as mandated by the CMTBC’s bylaws.

Enroll in our Standard First Aid Recertification course today. Together, let’s make Vancouver safer!

SFA with CPR-C Recertification Schedule

Standard First Aid Course Content

The Red Cross
Preparing to respond
The EMS system
Check, Call, Care
Airway emergencies
Breathing and Circulation emergencies
First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
Wound care
Head, neck and spinal injuries
Sudden Medical Emergencies
Environmental Illnesses
Poisons

Who should take SFA with CPR-C?

Examples of jobs and workplaces where SFA with CPR-C would be great:

Offices
Restaurants and Bars
Small Construction Sites
Warehouses
Fitness Studios

Registered Massage Therapists
Police Officers
Transit workers
Municipal workers
Landscapers

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will leave at the end of the day with your official Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR-C Certificate. Certifications expires 3 years from the date of your course.

Downloads

Standard First Aid Fact Sheet

First Aid & CPR Manual

“The course was very well run! Good practice beyond the theoretical material and very engaging class.”

Private SFA with CPR-C Recertification Course at your Workplace

Standard First Aid can be provided as a private group course at your worksite.

We bring all the materials and equipment needed to certify your staff in SFA with CPR-C on-site anywhere in Greater Vancouver!

Frequently asked questions

What is Standard First Aid with CPR-C?

SFA, which is short for Standard First Aid, is an intermediate first aid course designed by the Canadian Red Cross. Upon successful completion of this course you will be issued an Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificate.

Does SFA include cpr training?

Yes, this course includes CPR-C, which is the highest level of CPR training the Canadian Red Cross offers. It means that you cover CPR techniques for Adults, Children and Infants. This course also includes instruction on how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Adults, Children, and Infants. In fact, all of our first aid training in Vancouver, with the exception of Naloxone Training, includes CPR and AED training.

Can I do the Standard First Aid course online?

You cannot complete the entire course online, however at Fundamental First Aid Ltd. we offer the blended version of SFA with CPR-C. This means that half of the course is done online at your own pace. Then, you will need to complete the last half of the course in class with a qualified instructor.

What are my food options while taking this course?

SFA with CPR-C is an 16 hour course. The first 8 hours are completed online, at home, at your own pace. The last 8 hours are completed in class. The day is set up like a typical work day, with two coffee breaks and a lunch break.

At Fundamental First Aid we offer free water, coffee and tea and we have a fridge and microwave available if you want to bring your own lunch. There is also a great little diner within walking distance if you want to run out for some food during your break.

Is there a written exam?

Yes, there is a 30 question multiple choice exam that you will complete at the end of your class. You have 45 minutes to complete the test, and you must get 23 of the questions correct in order to pass the course.

Can I work as a first aid attendant with this certificate?

YES! If you are taking this course for work, SFA with CPR-C is recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to OFA Level 1 and qualifies you to work as an OFA Level 1 first aid attendant anywhere in British Columbia.

Do you offer Standard First Aid with CPR-C in Vancouver?

Yes, all of our public courses are held at our training facility in Vancouver. Check out our Vancouver Campus page to see where we are and learn more about how we offer the absolute best Standard First Aid courses in Vancouver.