Emergency First Aid Calgary
Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid with CPR and AED training for basic workplace, home, and general first aid certification.
Canadian Red Cross Training Partner. Public courses in Calgary, with select Leduc dates and private onsite training available across Alberta.
Emergency First Aid Course Dates
Choose an available Emergency First Aid course date below. Registration is completed through our secure scheduling system.
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Quick Course Details
Certification:
Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED
Certification length:
3 years
Course level:
Basic First Aid
Best for:
Basic workplace, home, volunteer, and general first aid needs
Location:
Calgary, with select Leduc and onsite options when available
Format:
In-class or blended, depending on available course dates
Course Overview
Emergency First Aid is a basic Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR course focused on essential emergency response skills. It is designed for people who need a shorter first aid course for workplace, home, volunteer, or general preparedness needs.
This course covers how to recognize emergencies, activate emergency medical services, provide basic first aid, perform CPR, use an AED, and respond to common life-threatening situations.
When delivered with the required CPR and AED components, Emergency First Aid may meet Basic First Aid requirements for some Alberta workplaces. Workplace requirements depend on employer policy, role, hazard level, and applicable OHS requirements.
Who This Course Is For
Emergency First Aid is best for people who need basic first aid and CPR training without taking a full two-day Standard First Aid course.
This course is commonly taken by:
employees in lower-risk workplaces
people needing Basic First Aid certification
restaurant, retail, office, and service-industry workers
parents and caregivers
volunteers
coaches and youth leaders
students who need a short first aid course
anyone who wants basic emergency response training
If your employer, school, or application requires Standard First Aid, Advanced First Aid, BLS, or EMR, this may not be the right course. Check your requirement before registering.
Course Format
Emergency First Aid may be offered in traditional in-class or blended learning formats.
Emergency First Aid with CPR-A
6.5 hours in class, or 4 hours in class plus 4 hours online.
Emergency First Aid with CPR-C
7 hours in class, or 5 hours in class plus 4 hours online.
Course length depends on the CPR level selected and whether the course is delivered in traditional or blended format.
Course Content
The Red Cross
Preparing to respond
The EMS system
Check, Call, Care
Airway emergencies
Breathing emergencies
Circulation emergencies
First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
CPR and AED
Wound care
Any additional content required by legislation
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the full Emergency First Aid course.
Students registering for a recertification option must hold an eligible current certification according to Canadian Red Cross recertification rules.
Certification
Successful students receive a digital Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid certificate with the CPR level completed.
Certification length:
3 years
To receive certification, students must attend and participate in 100% of the course, successfully demonstrate the required skills and critical steps, and achieve the required mark on the written knowledge evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Emergency First Aid is a shorter basic first aid course. Standard First Aid is a more comprehensive course and is commonly required for broader workplace, school, and employment requirements.
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Yes. Emergency First Aid is offered with CPR and AED training. The course length depends on whether CPR-A or CPR-C is selected.
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Most students should choose CPR-C unless their employer, school, or organization specifically requires CPR-A. CPR-C includes adult, child, and infant CPR skills.
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Emergency First Aid may meet Basic First Aid requirements for some Alberta workplaces when delivered with the required CPR and AED components. Workplace requirements depend on the workplace, role, risk level, employer policy, and applicable OHS requirements.
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Choose Emergency First Aid if you only need basic first aid certification. Choose Standard First Aid if your workplace, school, application, or employer requires a more comprehensive first aid course.
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Yes. Delta Emergency can provide private onsite first aid and CPR training for workplaces, organizations, and private groups when scheduling, group size, and location requirements can be met.
Registration Policies
Students must attend and participate in the required course components and successfully complete the required evaluations to receive certification.
Students are responsible for confirming that the selected course meets their employer, school, volunteer, or workplace requirement before registering.
Course transfers, cancellations, and refunds are subject to Delta Emergency’s registration policies.
Related Courses
Need a more comprehensive workplace course?
Standard First Aid is a broader course commonly used for workplace, school, and employment requirements.
Need CPR only?
CPR-C covers adult, child, and infant CPR with AED training.
Booking for staff?
Delta Emergency can provide private onsite first aid and CPR training for workplaces and groups