Intermediate First Aid and CPR–C | Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing | Seneca Students

Intermediate First Aid (IFA) and CPR Level C Certification

All students in the Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing are required to obtain Intermediate First Aid (IFA) with CPR Level C certification upon entry into the program and maintain valid certification throughout their studies. Students without valid certification will not be permitted to begin their clinical practicum.

Certification must be obtained through a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)-approved training provider. Basic First Aid (formerly Emergency First Aid) does not meet the School of Nursing's requirements.

Delivery Format

Training is available through in-person or blended/hybrid learning. Blended courses combine self-paced online learning with a mandatory in-person practical skills session. Fully online courses without an in-person skills assessment are not accepted.

Booking Instructions

Students obtaining certification for the first time (no prior training) must register for the full Intermediate First Aid (IFA) with CPR Level C course.

Students renewing an existing certification may qualify for a shorter recertification course, subject to the training provider's eligibility requirements. Students with expired certification may be required to complete the full course.

• To book a renewal with a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) - book Intermediate First Aid (IFA) with CPR Level C certification
• To book a renewal with expired Basic Life Support (BLS)- book Intermediate First Aid (IFA) with BLS

Average Completion Time

The full course typically requires approximately 16 hours of training. Blended courses generally include an in-person practical session of approximately 8 hours, with the remaining training completed online. Course durations may vary by provider.

Certification Validity

Intermediate First Aid with CPR Level C certification is valid for three years from the date of certification.

Renewal Reminder

Students are encouraged to arrange recertification at least 30–60 days before their certification expiry date or clinical clearance deadline, whichever occurs first.

WSIB-Approved Training Providers

Students may complete their training through any WSIB-approved provider offering Intermediate First Aid with CPR Level C.

You may choose your own provider for the IFA with CPR-C certificate. The certificate must be issued by an approved WSIB-approved provider. 

Students should confirm that their selected course meets the required certification level before registering.

Certification Submission

Students must submit their official Intermediate First Aid with CPR Level C certificate as part of their clinical practicum clearance documentation. Certificates of attendance or course completion alone will not be accepted.

Clinical clearance will not be provided until valid certification has been submitted and verified.

Seneca Polytechnic does not endorse any service providers. Students may choose their own provider for Intermediate First Aid (IFA) with CPR Level C certification.