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

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Registration on each date begins at:
 
  • 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
  • 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
  • During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility

Types of First Aid certifications

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

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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