Calgary first aid offers standard first aid and CPR courses throughout Calgary. Standard first aid, also referred to as intermediate first aid, meets Alberta OH&S standards for 2 day first aid training. This course includes CPR Level “C”, however, candidates may choose to provide CPR – HCP (Basic Life Support) with the course. All standard first aid courses include training and certification in the use of AED’s. To register for a intermediate / standard first aid course scroll to the bottom of the page to view available course dates, times and locations.
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Different Types of Standard First Aid Courses:
- Standard first aid with CPR level “C” and AED – The length of this course is 16 hours and is typically completed within two days. The cost of the course is 127.99 taxes included
- Standard first aid with CPR level “C” and AED and health care provider CPR (CPR “HCP”)- The length of this course is 16.5 hours and is usually completed within two days. The cost of the course is 137.99 taxes included
Length:
Course length is 16 hours (16.5 for Standard first aid with CPR level “C” and AED with health care provider CPR (CPR “HCP” / BLS).
Course Cost:
The cost of the course is 127.99 taxes included with additional fees if you want to upgrade to Basic Life Support / CPR HCP certification.
Standard First Aid Course Content:
The following is a general overview of the course content in a OH&S approved standard / intermediate first aid course:
- CPR for adult, child and infant victims.
- Obstructed airway (choking) recognition and treatment for victims of all ages.
- Circulatory emergency recognition and treatment. Includes heart attacks, angina and strokes.
- Respiratory emergency recognition and treatment. Includes asthma, anaphlyaxis, and hyperventilation.
- Deadly bleeding treatment.
- Soft tissue injuries.
- Broken and fractured bones.
- Spinal injuries.
- Diabetic emergencies.
- Environmental emergencies.
- Sudden medical emergencies.
Certification Provided:
Once you successfully complete the skills component and the multiple choice test, with a minimum grade of 70%, you will receive a standard first aid and CPR certificate that is current for 3 years. Re-certification courses are available for this program. To determine if you are eligible for a re-cert course select from the re-certification courses in the main menu or the side menu.
Locations:
We have 3 training centres in Calgary where we offer our standard first aid courses. Please visit our locations page to view our training centres or scroll to the bottom of the page to view the dates, times and locations of our courses.
No Pressure:
At Calgary First Aid we understand that people learn at different speeds and through a variety of different methods. If you do not complete the course the first time you are eligible to retake the course one time at no extra cost.
Refunds or Cancellations:
Refunds and cancellation will not be processes within 72 hours of the initial course. Transfers within 72 hours of the course will be charged $25.00. Prior to 72 hours of the initial course candidates are eligible for a full refund or transfer to another course. There are no refunds for rescheduled events.
Register for Workplace Standard First Aid and CPR Training Courses in Calgary Here
To register for a standard first aid course in Calgary select the date, time and location from the selection below. Complete the registration form and pre-pay to guarantee yourself a spot in the course. At Calgary First Aid we rarely cancel a course (less than 1% of courses were cancelled in 2011).