Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

Standard First Aid (Intermediate)

CSA Intermediate Compliant
CPR-C + AED Included
Nova Scotia OHS Approved

A two-day Canadian Red Cross course with CPR-C + AED for people who need workplace First Aid certification in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Workplace Check:If your employer asked for Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C, this is the course you need. BraveHeart’s Standard First Aid (Intermediate) course corresponds to CSA Intermediate workplace First Aid and includes CPR-C + AED at no extra charge.

Who is this course for?

Standard First Aid (Intermediate) is the standard level of safety certification required for workplaces in Nova Scotia with medium to high-risk environments, large teams, or specific regulatory mandates.

Construction & Industrial site workers

Early childhood educators & daycare staff

University students (Nursing, Dentistry, Kinesiology)

Fitness coaches & recreation leaders

Safety officers & workplace managers

Anyone seeking complete safety training

What you will learn

Our course is hands-on and scenario-based, focusing on real-world practice so you leave feeling confident and prepared.

Core Resuscitation

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants, combined with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation.

Trauma Care & Bleeding

Managing life-threatening bleeding, wound care, dressings, burns, and treating shock.

Bone & Joint Injuries

Recognizing and splinting fractures, dislocations, sprains, and head, neck, or spinal injuries.

Medical Emergencies

How to respond to seizures, strokes, severe allergic reactions (Epipen), diabetes crises, and asthma.

Course Specifications

Duration: 2 days (In-Person) OR Blended (Online + 1 day In-Person)

Certificate validity: 3 years (Canadian Red Cross)

Training Centre: 28 Aberdeen Street, Suite 3, Kentville, NS

Hands-on Student Practice — A student practicing standard chest compressions and AED pad placement on a clean training manikin, while a calm, friendly instructor guides them step-by-step in a bright, modern classroom.

Format Breakdown

How Blended Study Works

We offer blended courses to respect your schedule and maximize hands-on practice.Prefer a traditional format? We still offer full, multi-day In-Person courses for students who want more face-to-face instruction and extended time in the classroom.

Step 1 — At Home

Online Theory (8 hours)

Complete approximately 8 hours of interactive online theory at home. Learn the safety rules, watch demonstrations, and finish the chapters on your own schedule.

Self-PacedComplete before class

Step 2 — In Class

Hands-on Practice

Join us in Kentville for 1 full day of focused physical practice. Spend the entire day building muscle memory, running emergency scenarios, and certifying.

1 day (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Kentville Training Centre

Why We Prefer Blended Learning

Respects Your Schedule

You shouldn't have to give up entire weekends or consecutive workdays. Finish the theory chapters on your couch, in bed, or on lunch breaks.

More Time for Muscle Memory

At BraveHeart, we've always focused on active learning. Shifting the required theory online gives us even more time in class for hands-on repetitions, realistic drills, and personalized coaching.

Fully Certified

You get the exact same official, nationally-recognized 3-year certification issued by the Canadian Red Cross, fully approved for NS workplace compliance.

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