An Intermediate First Aid course is an essential part of workplace health and safety programs. MediQuest’s professional Medical Responders deliver WorkSafeBC-recognized IFA training, including CPR and AED certification.
Intermediate First Aid is a more advanced workplace training program that builds on the fundamentals of Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1). This course is designed for employees who are required to take on a greater level of responsibility when responding to workplace injuries and medical emergencies.
Participants will learn how to assess and manage a wider range of injuries and illnesses, provide effective care in workplace settings, and support an injured worker until professional medical help arrives.
Total instructional time: 14 hours
Includes 7 hours of hands-on practical skill demonstration
Participants are required by WorkSafeBC to be trained on the specific make and model of AED used in their workplace.
This course does not include airway management or oxygen administration.
To successfully complete the course, participants must:
Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Intermediate First Aid certificate valid for 3 years.
Facility Requirements
Minimum of 500 sq ft of clear floor space is required for group training
This is an add-on to the first aid course teaching participants how to transport an injured worker to medical aid. The course is approximately 7 hours in duration.
A current Intermediate First Aid (IFA) or higher level certificate is a prerequisite for this course.
Typically IFAand TE courses will be booked in conjunction if TE is required.
