intermediate

Standard First Aid Course (Intermediate — CPR/AED Level C)

Two-day intermediate certification to internationally recognised (Red Cross–aligned) standards.

5 modules20 lessons5h 20m to complete
US$199
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This intensive two-day (14–16 hour) programme equips you to recognise and manage life-threatening emergencies until professional medical assistance arrives. Delivered to internationally recognised, Red Cross–aligned standards, it blends legal and ethical grounding with extensive hands-on skills practice across infant, child and adult casualties.

Ideal for workplace responders, supervisors, safety-committee members, job seekers strengthening their credentials, and anyone who wants a comprehensive, certifiable first-aid qualification. Successful participants earn a recognised Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C certificate.

Curriculum

Module 1Introduction to First Aid & Legal Aspects

5 lessons · 75 min
1

The role and responsibilities of a first-aider

Scope, duty of care and consent.

Preview
2

Legal aspects & documentation

Liability, records and reporting.

3

Disease transmission & biohazard safety

Protecting yourself and the casualty.

4

Personal protective equipment

Correct selection and use.

5

Emergency scene management

Assess, secure and prioritise.

Module 2EMS System & Patient Assessment

4 lessons · 60 min
6

Activating Emergency Medical Services

When and how to escalate.

7

The primary survey

Life-threats first: airway, breathing, circulation.

8

The secondary survey & vital signs

Head-to-toe assessment.

9

History taking (SAMPLE)

Gathering critical information.

Module 3Respiratory & Circulatory Emergencies

3 lessons · 55 min
10

Airway & breathing emergencies

Obstruction, asthma, anaphylaxis.

11

Cardiovascular emergencies

Angina, heart attack and stroke.

12

Shock recognition & management

Preventing deterioration.

Module 4CPR, AED & Bleeding Control

4 lessons · 70 min
13

Adult, child & infant CPR (Level C)

Full resuscitation sequence.

14

AED operation & special situations

Safe defibrillation.

15

Severe bleeding, wounds & dressings

Haemorrhage control.

16

Burns & environmental injuries

Heat, cold and chemical injury.

Module 5Medical Emergencies & Casualty Movement

4 lessons · 60 min
17

Diabetic, seizure & poisoning emergencies

Recognise and respond.

18

Musculoskeletal injuries & splinting

Fractures, sprains and dislocations.

19

Multiple-casualty management & triage

Doing the most good for the most people.

20

Moving & transporting a casualty

Safe lifts, carries and the recovery position.