Basic and Intermediate First Aid
Basic & Intermediate First Aid
Basic (also known as Emergency) and Intermediate (also known as Standard) First Aid are offered in two learning formats: in-class only and blended learning.
In-class only requires the participant to attend class at the pre-arranged location and time. The Basic First Aid in-class is 8 hours or 1 day in length and Intermediate First Aid is 16 hours or 2 days in length.
Blended learning requires the participant to do online and in-class training. Basic First Aid requires the participant to do 4 hours of training online and 4 hours of skills training in class. Intermediate First Aid requires the participant to do 8 hours of training online and 8 hours of skills training in class. The online training is self-paced meaning you can work on it over time as long as it is complete before the classroom date. This option cuts the amount of time off-farm in half.
The recertification period for First Aid Courses is every three (3) years and meets the Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations.
There is an option for a recertification course rather than the entire course. Your current training certificate must not have expired when you do the recertification. You can not do back-to-back- recertifications.
Courses are also available in Spanish upon request.
The requirements for the number of first aiders and the certification levels were changed on June 13, 2022, to align with CSA (Canadian Standards Association) requirements. You can find details on your needs by checking the document Workplace First Aid: A Guide for Employers and First Aiders
There are several options for First Aid classes:
- A farm or agricultural business can request a course for their employees
- A county Federation or commodity organization can request a course for its members
- Individuals can be added to scheduled public courses.
To request a course please email info@farmsafetyns.ca
Course Pricing:
Farm Safety Nova Scotia has an agreement with St John Ambulance giving members a 20% discount on the regular course fees.
You must request the course through Farm Safety NS to receive the member rates.
Basic First Aid Training. General Public: $130 NSFA: $104
Intermediate First Aid Training: General Public $165 NSFA: $132
Mental Health & Wellness – Peer to Peer: General Public: $175 NSFA: $148.75
Mental Health & Wellness – Managers & Leaders: General Public: $195 NSFA: $167.75
15% off First Aid Kits and Supplies by visiting shopfirstaid.ca and using the discount code NSFA15OFF
AEDs & Supplies
Fact: AEDs help save lives. With the purchase of any AED, NSFA will receive 50% off an AED display wall cabinet (value appx. $135) OR a FREE CPR response kit (value appx. $35). Other incentives or discounts for combined orders may be available at time of purchase. Contact us for availability and options. Product assistance is available via ns.safetyproducts@sja.ca or 902.377.2402
