First Aid Certification in Calgary
First Aid, CPR & AED Re-certification requirements:
In accordance with guidelines and conditions governing re-certification of CPR, AED and First Aid, please ensure that:
1. Your certification is current i.e. not expired, (CPR Level HCP requires annual re-certification).
2. You have the correct level of CPR and first aid,
3. You are comfortable with knowledge of CPR and First Aid.
Please familiarize yourself with course content as the trainer will complete a recap and then get into skill testing. Please bring your certificate (or a clear copy of) to your class.
Standard First Aid & CPR Course In Calgary
Read the Red Cross course Fact Sheet (pdf)
Is a life worth a little bit of your time?
Standard First Aid is a comprehensive
course that demonstrates how to initiate emergency care for home or within the
workplace.
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The content and interactive activities will prepare participants to
make appropriate decisions about recognition, prevention, and treatment
for emergencies. This course covers airway, breathing and cardiovascular
emergencies; bleeding; burns; musculoskeletal injuries; soft tissue injuries;
head and spinal injuries; heat and cold emergencies; poisoning; bandaging and
splinting; medical conditions such as diabetic crises and epileptic seizures;
moving and transportation; and secondary survey. All levels of basic cardiac life
support (CPR) are included.
Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification
Pre-requisites | None |
Instructor/Student Ratio | 1 to 18 |
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Time Commitment | 15-18 Hours |
Certificate | Standard First Aid Certificate |
Validity | 3 Years |
Re-certification | Re-certification course (8 hours) |
Certifications
Level C, Level C Recertification, Level HCP, Level HCP Recertification
Register now for:
Level C
Level C Recert
Level HCP
Level HCP Recert
Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR Course
Read the Red Cross course Fact Sheet (pdf)
Do you ever wish kids came with instruction manuals? They don't, but this
course will teach you a thing or two that will be helpful in childcare.
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Because they are prone to injuries and less able to care for themselves,
adults must keep a close eye on them and know what to do if they do need help.
The job is self-gratifying, but proves to be very demanding as well. This course
has been developed for you if you work in a daycare, operate a day home,
or work in a setting with children. It is recognized by Alberta Social Services,
and covers adult, infant, and child CPR; choking; rescue breathing; bone and joint
injuries; bleeding; poisons; allergies; burns; common childhood conditions;
childproofing the environment; and neglect and abuse. Includes an introduction to
AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
Pre-requisites | None |
Instructor/Student Ratio | 1 to 18 |
Time Commitment | 15-18 Hours |
Certificate | Standard Child Care First Aid Certificate |
Validity | 3 Years |
Re-certification | Re-certification course (8 hours) |
Certifications
Level B, Level B Recertification
Register now for:
Level B
Level B Recert
Emergency First Aid & CPR Course in Calgary
Read the Red Cross course Fact Sheet (pdf)
Would you know what to do if there was an emergency? This course will
increase your comfort level in dealing with emergency situations at home
or within the workplace. You will learn how to think, react, and improvise
when dealing with time priorities.
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Upon completion, you will be prepared to make appropriate decisions
about recognizing, preventing, and treating emergencies. All levels of
basic cardiac life support (CPR) are included in Emergency First Aid.
Included are airway, breathing and circulation for adults, infants, and
children; bleeding; shock; and secondary assessment. This course teaches
the skills a first aider needs to act as a crucial link in the EMS system.
Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification
Pre-requisites | None |
Instructor/Student Ratio | 1 to 18 |
Time Commitment | 6-8 Hours |
Certificate | Emergency First Aid Certificate |
Validity | 3 Years |
Re-certification | Repeat course |
Certifications
Level C
Register now for:
Level C
CPR & AED Course
Read the Red Cross Level C Fact Sheet (pdf)
Read the Red Cross Level HCP Fact Sheet (pdf)
Wouldn't you like to know how to help, especially if
it is someone you know? Basic Life Support CPR is a series
of courses that focus exclusively on resuscitation skills for
non-trauma emergencies involving airway, breathing, and circulation.
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Instruction includes risk factors for cardiovascular conditions; how to
recognize signals and respond to cardiovascular emergencies, such as heart
attack and stroke; rescue breathing; treating conscious/unconscious choking;
and accessing local EMS. Courses are recommended for professionals, health care
workers, fitness leaders, and lifeguards. The Basic Life Support CPR courses
are designed to provide various levels of CPR training based on the participant's
background, needs and interest. A presentation on how to use an Automated External
Defibrillation (and certification) is also provided with the course.
Pre-Requisites | None |
Instructor/Student Ratio | 1 to 18 |
Time Commitment | 4-6 hours |
Certificate | CPR Certificate (specified by course) |
Validity | 1 year RE-CERTIFICATION: Repeat course |
CPR C Re-Certification Course | 3-4 hours |
Certifications
Level C, Level C Recertifciation, Level HCP, Level HCP Recertification
Register now for:
Level C
Level C Recert
Level HCP
Level HCP Recert