Calgary First Aid offers a number of OH&S approved first aid and CPR courses at the three facilities they operate out of in Calgary Alberta. The main three programs include intermediate, advanced and basic first aid. Intermediate was formally known as standard first aid and basic first aid was formally known as emergency first aid. The latest standards provided by the Alberta province required that approved providers change the certification for these programs to intermediate and basic first aid. Calgary First Aid is the leading first aid and CPR training provider in the region due to its low prices, great teachers and volume of courses. Other popular safety programs offered include H2S, 3m mask fit testing, quantitative hearing protection testing, food safety certification, fall protection, confined space entry, TDG, WHMIS and fire safety training, are offered in classroom settings and in on-line training programs. Certification provided through this large and low priced provider meet Alberta workplace requirements and are valid for 3 years. Contact information for registration for first aid training classes in Calgary is available below.
A complete list of full training courses, stand-alone classes, private classes, and refresher courses can be found on the Calgary First Aid website.
Central Calgary Training Centre
The first training centre provided to Calgarians is located just northwest of downtown Calgary. It proudly serves the neighbourhoods of Downtown Calgary, Sunalta, Richmond, Cliff Bungalow, Mission, Grandview, Hillhurst, Bridgeland – Riverside and Renfrew. It also proudly offers a number of safety programs to the University of Calgary and SAIT. Check out the map below for more information about this central Calgary first aid training centre.
- Downtown Training Facility Address: Suite 102, 750 – 11th Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N7
- Telephone Number: 587.774.5317
- Website: www.firstaidcalgary.ca
- Email Address: [email protected]
Northeast Training Centre
The northeast training centre is renowned for its amazing instructors and fantastic reviews. It boasts well over 600 5 star google reviews and has been offering courses in northeast Calgary for over a decade. It proudly serves the neighbourhoods and municipalities of Airdrie, Whitehorn, Horizon, Vista Heights, Sunridge and Rundle. With lots of free parking and nearby TransCanada Hwy and Highway 2 it is easily accessible by car. Check out the map for more information about the location and the nearby amenities.
South Calgary Training Centre
Located by Highway 2, Glenmore Trail and Highway 8, this southeast training centre boasts amazing review on Google. It is a large training facility that offers a wide range of first aid, food safe and safety courses throughout the week. For more information about the training centre check out the map below.
Course Registration
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Available CPR Courses
Calgary First Aid offers trainees either combined first aid and CPR courses or stand-alone CPR classes. There are three CPR training levels, lasting, 4, 5, and 6, hours long. All levels are inclusive of automated external defibrillator training. Awards are valid for 3 years upon successful completion of the program. CPR guidelines are provided through the American Heart Association and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). Participants will learn the latest and most effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines.
Available First Aid and CPR Classes
Advanced and basic first aid classes cover different emergency situations, such as choking, bleeding, and fall injuries as well as the CPR covered in the courses mentioned above. Skill training is an important part of the course program, with actual or return demonstrations done on the latest mannequins and equipment for first aid. Participants in a OH&S approved standard first aid course will also learn to effectively recognize and manage the following situations:
- Seizures
- Burns
- Anaphylaxis (allergic reactions)
- Wounds
- Broken Bones
- Fractures (open and closed)
- Concussions
- Head Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Internal Bleeding
- Pneumothorax
- Frost Bite
- Frost Nip
- Hypothermia
- Heat Stroke
- Heat Exhaustion
- Diabetic Emergencies
These emergencies and many more are covered with hands on training in a standard first aid course offered with Calgary First Aid.
Available Re-Certification Classes
Participants that have current awards in standard, emergency, childcare or CPR level “C” or “HCP” can attend shortened and cheaper courses known as re-certifications. Awards provided through these re-certification courses meet OH&S regulations. Ensure that you meet all required prerequisites prior to registering for these courses.
Enrolment rates
All rates are inclusive of taxes, certificates, and OH&S approved registration fees, with training manuals and equipment part of the enrolment package. The prices below are flat rates for the most popular programs:
- Standard First Aid and CPR level “C” or “HCP”- 127.99
- Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR level “B” – 89.99
- Standard Childcare First Aid and CPR level “B” – 118.99
- Emergency First Aid and CPR level “A” or “C” – 89.99
Trainees who drop out of their training course are given a full refund of the enrolment fee, provided a 72-hour notice is given.
Affiliation with St Mark James
All courses are taught by St Mark James certified instructors and are overseen by St Mark James. Trainees who are able to complete the course are awarded a St Mark James training certificate, valid for three years throughout Canada. Near-expiry certificates can be recertified through Calgary First Aid refresher courses, offered 3 times per week at both training facilities.
Private Training
Customers looking for private training programs anywhere in Alberta can register for training with Calgary First Aid. Workplace approved instructors can training employees at your training facility or you can book a course at the training centre.
Calgary First Aid is dedicated to providing trainees with the best learning experience possible. Choose a course you would like to enrol in and head over to Calgary First Aid today!
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Did You Know?
Emergency supplies
With more and more calamities happening all over the world, it is important to have these emergency items on hand. Be sure you always have a small bag with a first aid kit, canned goods, bottled water, and these supplies under your bed or in an easy to reach place.
- Emergency contact numbers
- Medical consent forms
- Medical history forms
- Small, waterproof flash-lights
- Extra batteries
- Candles and matches
- Sunscreen
- Blanket
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