Advanced First Aid

Advanced-level skills for workplace first-aiders and emergency response teams.

For designated responders who need to go beyond standard workplace first aid, this Canadian Red Cross course builds advanced assessment and care skills for higher-acuity emergencies, the level expected on industrial sites and emergency response teams. It also opens the pathway toward becoming an Advanced First Aid Instructor.

Is this training required?

Not as a general workplace mandate. Most Ontario workplaces meet their first-aid obligation with Standard or Intermediate First Aid, and this advanced credential is not required of every worker. It is intended for designated responders and emergency response team (ERT) members whose role calls for a higher level of care than standard first aid provides. If your site runs an ERT, or your responders are expected to manage serious emergencies while professional help is en route, this is the level built for that responsibility.

Who should take it

Workplace first-aiders taking on a lead responder role
Industrial and site emergency response team (ERT) members
Designated responders expected to manage higher-acuity emergencies
Responders pursuing the Advanced First Aid Instructor pathway

What you'll learn

By the end of this Canadian Red Cross program, participants will be able to:

Perform advanced patient assessment for higher-acuity emergencies
Deliver a higher level of care than standard workplace first aid provides
Function effectively as part of a workplace emergency response team
Apply advanced skills expected on industrial and remote-site responses
Build the foundation needed to progress toward instructor certification

Course details

Duration	[Course length]
Certification	Advanced First Aid (Canadian Red Cross)
Certifying body	[Certifying body, likely Canadian Red Cross]
Valid for	3 years
Recertification	Renew before expiry to keep certification current
Prerequisite	Standard or Intermediate First Aid, taken within 1 year, from an approved OHS program
Format	[In-person / blended] · on-site or scheduled
Class size	[Maximum class size]
Price	[Price, or "contact for a group quote"]

Delivery and logistics

Delivered at your site or at [training location]. Participants should bring [required materials and clothing]. Group and crew bookings are available for ERTs and industrial responders: [group booking details].

Frequently asked questions

What is the prerequisite for Advanced First Aid? You need current Standard or Intermediate First Aid, taken within the past year, from an approved OHS program. Bring proof of that certification when you register.

How long is Advanced First Aid certification valid? Three years. Renew before it expires to keep your certification current.

Can this lead to becoming an instructor? Yes. Advanced First Aid is a step on the certification pathway that leads to the Advanced First Aid Instructor credential.