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First Aid & CPR Certification courses

First Aid certifications

Learning lifesaving skills such as First Aid and CPR will allow you to assist family members, neighbours, and friends in an emergency. Intermediate First Aid and CPR certification takes as little as 14-16 hous to learn and scheduling is flexible.

Benefits of First Aid certifications

  • Apply for jobs that require First Aid and CPR-C 
  • Learn valuable life-saving and First Aid skills

Types of First Aid certifications

You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.

Intermediate First Aid CPR-C & AED

This course covers all aspects of Intermediate First Aid and CPR. Medical/legal responsibilities are addressed as well as skeletal, abdominal, chest, heat/cold or burn injuries and other medical emergencies. CPR-C and AED is valid three years from the date of certification.

Ages: 12+ years

Prerequisite: None

Intermediate First Aid CPR-C & AED - Recertification

This is a recertification course for Intermediate First Aid CPR C & AED awards. Current, non-expired certification must be presented to the instructor on the first day of the course.

Ages: 12+ years

Prerequisite: a current, non-expired Alberta workplace approved Intermediate First Aid certification.

About our First Aid instructors

Our instructors are qualified to provide Alberta workplace approved Intermediate First Aid certification.

What are lessons like?

Classes include written study material, theory and sessions on practical application.

You'll be expected to show proficiency in First Aid and CPR techniques. 

Come prepared

Please bring:

  • comfortable clothing
  • Water and snacks
  • pen and paper

All other required equipment is provided.

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