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Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid in Calgary
Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid (AFA) training in Calgary for fire department applications, advanced industrial first aid attendants, and students building toward professional responder certification.
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Advanced First Aid Course Dates in Calgary
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Quick Course Details
Certification: Advanced First Aid — 3-year digital certificate
Duration: 80–120 hours (based on jurisdiction and delivery format)
Recertification: 40 hours
Prerequisite: None. Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR Level C (formerly Standard First Aid CPR-C) is highly recommended.
Best for: Fire applications, advanced industrial first aid attendants, professional responders, and AFA-to-EMR pathway students
Location: Calgary — private onsite training available across Alberta
Format: In-class, weekday format or weekend format
Completion requirements: 100% attendance, demonstrated skills, two evaluated scenarios (medical + trauma), minimum 75% written evaluation
Course Overview
Advanced First Aid is a Canadian Red Cross professional responder course for students who need to provide patient assessment, interventions, and ongoing care in the workplace or in transit to a healthcare facility.
This course meets CSA Standard Z1210 First Aid Training for the Workplace and is approved in Alberta for Advanced Workplace First Aid Attendant designation. In some jurisdictions, it is also approved for pre-hospital medical first responders.
Advanced First Aid builds on Intermediate First Aid and is commonly taken by students applying for fire departments, industrial sites, remote worker assignments, and other roles that require an Advanced First Aid Attendant designation.
If you are taking Advanced First Aid for a fire application, industrial standby, or film and television work, our guide to how AFA fits each career pathway breaks down exactly what Calgary Fire, Edmonton Fire, and IATSE set work require before you register.
In Alberta, Advanced First Aid is recognized on the Alberta OHS approved first aid training agency list.
Who This Course Is For
Advanced First Aid is designed for students with a professional duty to respond. This course is most commonly taken by:
fire department applicants or current firefighters
advanced industrial first aid attendants
remote workers in high-hazard environments
students completing AFA-to-EMR bridge requirements
oil and gas, mining, forestry, and construction responders
anyone required to hold Advanced Workplace First Aid Attendant certification
Students are no longer required to hold a current Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C (formerly Standard First Aid CPR-C) certificate to register, but it is highly recommended.
Course Content
Advanced First Aid course content may include:
The Professional Responder
Responding to the call
Infection prevention and control
Anatomy and physiology
Assessment
Airway management and respiratory emergencies
Circulatory emergencies
Shock
Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
Musculoskeletal injuries
Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries
Head and spinal injuries
Acute and chronic illnesses
Poisoning
Environmental illnesses
Pregnancy, labour and delivery
Special populations
Crisis intervention
Reaching, lifting and extricating patients
Transportation
Multiple-casualty incidents
Pharmacology
Marine environment
Workplace
Any additional content required by legislation
Prerequisites
Students are no longer required to hold a current Intermediate First Aid with CPR Level C certificate issued by the Canadian Red Cross or another recognized provider to register for Advanced First Aid, though it is highly recommended.
Previously, this prerequisite was described as Standard First Aid CPR-C. As of June 22, 2026, the Canadian Red Cross updated the course name to Intermediate First Aid.
The Intermediate First Aid is highly recommended prior to taking Advanced First Aid.
Certification
Successful students receive a digital Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid certificate valid for 3 years.
To receive certification, students must attend and participate in 100% of the course, successfully demonstrate all required skills, complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical, one trauma), and achieve a minimum 75% mark on the written closed-book knowledge evaluation.
Recertification: 40 hours. Check your certification card or contact us to confirm whether your certificate is eligible for recertification.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There is no longer a prerequisite. Intermediate First Aid with CPR Level C is not required before registering in Advanced First Aid. Previously, this prerequisite was described as Standard First Aid CPR-C. As of June 22, 2026, the Canadian Red Cross updated the course name to Intermediate First Aid.
Taking an Intermediate First Aid course is recommended for students who are new to first aid, worried about passing, or want a stronger foundation before entering a more demanding course.
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Advanced First Aid is 80 hours in Alberta. Advanced First Aid can be 80–120 hours depending on jurisdiction and delivery format. Contact us for current scheduled course lengths in Calgary.
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In Alberta, Advanced First Aid is recognized for Advanced Workplace First Aid Attendant roles and is listed on the Alberta OHS approved first aid training agency list. It may also qualify as a prerequisite for EMR or other professional responder programs. Confirm your specific role's requirements with your employer or regulator.
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Yes. Delta Emergency’s Advanced First Aid course includes Basic Life Support. Successful students receive two Canadian Red Cross certificates: Advanced First Aid with CPR-C, valid for 3 years, and Basic Life Support, valid for 1 year.
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Basic Life Support certification is renewed yearly. This is normal for BLS providers, including healthcare providers, professional responders, EMRs, paramedics, firefighters, nurses, and students who are required to maintain current BLS certification.
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Many fire department applications in Alberta require Advanced First Aid. Requirements vary by department. Confirm the specific requirement for your target department or employer before registering.
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Yes. Delta Emergency offers the AFA-to-EMR Bridge course for students who hold Advanced First Aid and want to transition to Emergency Medical Responder certification. Contact us for current scheduling and availability.
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Yes. Delta Emergency can provide private onsite Advanced First Aid training for workplaces, organizations, and groups across Alberta, subject to class size, instructor availability, and scheduling requirements.
Registration Policies
Students must attend and participate in 100% of required course components and successfully complete all required evaluations to receive certification.
Students are responsible for confirming that the selected course meets their employer, school, workplace, or application requirement before registering.
Course transfers, cancellations, and refunds are subject to Delta Emergency's registration policies.
Related Courses
Want a stronger foundation before Advanced First Aid?
Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C is not a required prerequisite for Advanced First Aid, thoguh it is recommended. It gives you a better foundation in CPR, basic assessment, wound care, medical emergencies, and core first aid decision-making before entering a more demanding, scenario-based course.
Ready for the next level?
The AFA-to-EMR Bridge allows Advanced First Aid graduates to transition to Emergency Medical Responder certification.
Booking for a team?
Delta Emergency offers private onsite Advanced First Aid training for workplaces and industrial groups across Alberta.