Intermediate First Aid
Including Healthcare CPR
plus Narcan Administration
UPCOMING TRAINING
INTERMEDIATE FIRST AID
Including Healthcare CPR
plus Narcan Administration
In Partnership with Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services
With lives on the line, the best training counts. This course is taught by qualified paramedics who are subject matter experts with decades of experience in the field. Gain practical experience with top-of-the-line equipment, and learn critical life-saving skills from instructors who have seen it all.
This course is currently available by request for corporate clients, or add your name to the waiting list to get notified when we schedule a public class!
Two day in-person course, with three certifications. $275.00/person
Group Minimum- 10 participants
Classes run at our facility, or ask about on-site options for your group.
One Course:
Three Certifications
1
INTERMEDIATE FIRST AID
Provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently to a wide range of medical emergencies.
Designed to meet workplace and regulatory requirements, Intermediate First Aid covers both life-threatening and non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, with hands-on instruction in patient care, scene assessment and emergency response.
Topics include primary and secondary assessments, airway, breathing and circulation emergencies, sudden medical conditions like seizures, asthma, strokes, and legal considerations and roles of the first aider.
2
HEALTHCARE CPR
This advanced CPR course is designed specifically for those working or training in healthcare and emergency response settings.
Going beyond the basics, it is focused on high-performance, team-based resuscitation skills essential for clinical environments, following the latest evidence-based guidelines.
Topics include one-and-two-rescuer CPR (Adult, Child, and Infant), use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and airway management (including bag-valve-mask techniques), oxygen use and patient reassessment.
3
NARCAN ADMINISTRATION
This focused module equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using Naloxone (Narcan)- a fast-acting, life-saving medication.
Topics include how to recognize signs of opioid overdose, understanding how opioids affect the body, how to safely administer intranasal or intramuscular Naloxone, performing supportive care, including rescue breathing and CPR if needed, post-administration protocols and legal considerations, and how to work effectively with EMS and first responders.
prepared teams save lives
Who Needs
Intermediate First Aid?
Our Intermediate First Aid with Healthcare provider CPR and Narcan Administration is essential for anyone who may need to respond to medical emergencies in workplaces, community settings, or healthcare environments. This training is ideal for security professionals, healthcare workers and students, social service providers, construction and industrial workers, and anyone working in high-risk or public-facing roles.
Whether you are required to meet Occupational Health & Safety Standards, support vulnerable populations, or simply want to arm yourself and your team with advanced skills and confidence, this comprehensive training ensures you're ready when it matters most!
Why Choose Tip of Spear for Intermediate First Aid?
Expert Instructors
The instructors for this course are qualified paramedics with decades of experience in the field and as educators. They are passionate about what they do, and raise the bar for excellence in their profession.
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Medical Expert Oversight
Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services has both a Medical Director- Dr. Chris Nichol, and a Dental Medical Director- Dr. Claudia Martin, in oversight roles.
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Top-Tier Certification
Our IFA Course includes Healthcare CPR- the highest level of CPR training before instructor level. You also receive the benefit of learning how to safely and effectively administer Narcan.
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Premium Training Equipment
Practice your skills on quantitative CPR simulator manikins with full bluetooth capacities to meet the QCPR protocols for North America.
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Upward Mobility
The instructors at CCEMS can help students up the ladder to Advanced First Aid, and may provide opportunities in Fire/Rescue/EMS/ and security placements. Grow your career!
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Unmatched Quality for Cost
When you choose our IFA program, rest assured knowing that you are receiving the finest First Aid training available, from expert instructors who are invested in your success.
About Canadian College of EMS
The Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) has been providing training, education, consultation & medical personnel for local and international clients since 1988. They are an independent and private provider of First Aid & CPR training with approval from Alberta Occupational Health & Safety. They are also proud to provide numerous advanced training programs through their college.
