Intermediate First Aid - March 16 - 17, 2027

This 14-hour, two-day program is designed for attendants at moderate-to-high hazard workplaces. Students will gain hands-on experience in:

• Life-Threatening Emergencies: Managing flail chest, pneumothorax, and sucking chest wounds.
• Bleeding Control: Application of tourniquets, managing internal bleeding, and treating hypovolemic shock.
• Patient Assessment: Utilizing the Priority Action Approach (PAA) and conducting primary/secondary surveys.
• Trauma Care: Immobilization of major fractures and dislocations, and managing spinal injuries.
• Environmental & Medical: Treating heatstroke, hypothermia, burns (Rule of Nines), diabetic emergencies, and stroke.

This course is essential for workers in construction, forestry, warehousing, and manufacturing across the Lower Mainland, including Surrey, Richmond, and Vancouver. It is specifically required for workplaces where the hazard rating or worker count exceeds the requirements for Basic First Aid under WorkSafeBC Schedule 3-A.

Certification and Benefits

Upon successful completion, participants receive a WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid certificate valid for three years. Our Coquitlam classroom offers a comfortable learning environment with free parking and easy SkyTrain access. We utilize continuous evaluation throughout the two days, ensuring you build confidence in your skills before the final written exam.

Secure your spot today and ensure your workplace remains compliant!