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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

Fall registration dates

Due to repair closures and annual maintenance and cleaning, registration has been split into two waves. Facilities currently closed for repairs:

  • Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre

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  • Wave 1 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in September.
  • Wave 2 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in October but could change based on reopening dates.
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.

  • 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.

More certifications

  • Fitness Alberta® Certification

    Become a certified exercise professional. Fitness Alberta® offers certifications in group exercise and personal training that are evidence-informed and recognized nationally.

    Ages: 16+ years

  • Lifesaving & swim certifications

    Become a lifeguard or swim instructor by taking Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, Lifesaving/Swim for Life Instructor and Intermediate First Aid courses.

    Ages: 8+ years

Learn how to set up an account, register for programs and find information on cancellations in the help section of Live and Play.

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