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Canadian Red Cross Basic First Aid in Calgary
Canadian Red Cross Basic First Aid training, formerly Emergency First Aid, for basic workplace, home, volunteer, and general first aid certification in Calgary.
Canadian Red Cross Training Partner. Public courses in Calgary, with select Leduc dates and private onsite training available across Alberta.
During the Red Cross naming transition, students and employers may still see this course referred to as Emergency First Aid.
Basic First Aid Course Dates
Choose an available Basic First Aid course date below. Registration is completed through our secure scheduling system.
Basic First Aid was previously known as Emergency First Aid. Review the course format, certification details, and completion requirements before registering.
Not sure if Basic First Aid is the right course for your workplace, school, application, or training pathway?
Quick Course Details
Certification: Basic First Aid and CPR A/AED, or Basic First Aid and CPRC/AED — depending on the CPR level selected
Former course name: Emergency First Aid
Certification length: 3 years
Best for: Basic workplace certification, home preparedness, volunteers, parents, caregivers, and students who need a shorter first aid course
Location: Calgary, with select Leduc and onsite options when available
Format: In-class or blended format, depending on available course dates
Prerequisite: None
Recommended preparation: No previous first aid training is required, but students should be prepared to participate in skills practice, CPR, AED training, scenarios, and written evaluation.
Course Overview
Basic First Aid, formerly known as the Emergency First Aid course, is a Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR course focused on essential emergency response skills.
This course is designed for people who need a shorter first aid course for workplace, home, volunteer, or general preparedness needs. It 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.
During the Canadian Red Cross naming transition, employers, schools, registration systems, certificates, and students may still use the name Emergency First Aid. The updated course name is Basic First Aid, effective June 22, 2026.
Basic First Aid may meet the first aid requirement for some Alberta workplaces. Requirements depend on employer policy, the nature of the work, workplace hazard assessment, and applicable OHS regulations. Confirm your requirement before registering.
Who This Course Is For
Basic First Aid is best for students who need foundational first aid and CPR training without taking a full two-day Intermediate First Aid course.
This course is commonly taken by:
employees in lower-risk workplaces
people who need 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 foundational emergency response training
If your employer, school, or application requires Standard First Aid, Intermediate First Aid, Advanced First Aid, BLS, or EMR, this course may not meet your requirement. Confirm before registering.
Course Format
Basic First Aid may be offered in traditional in-class or blended learning formats. Course length depends on the CPR level selected and whether the course is delivered in traditional or blended format.
Basic First Aid with CPR-A
Basic First Aid with CPR-A is 6.5 hours in class, or 4 hours in class plus 4 hours online when offered in a blended format.
Basic First Aid with CPR-C
Basic First Aid with CPR-C is 7 hours in class, or 5 hours in class plus 4 hours online when offered in a blended format.
Basic First Aid Recertification
Basic First Aid recertification availability varies. Contact Delta Emergency to confirm whether a recertification option is available for your current certification before registering.
Course Content
Basic First Aid course content may include:
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 Basic First Aid course.
If you are unsure whether you need Basic First Aid or Intermediate First Aid, confirm your requirement before registering.
Certification
Successful students receive a digital Canadian Red Cross certificate. As of June 22, 2026, certificates for this course are issued as Basic First Aid and CPR A/AED or Basic First Aid and CPR C/AED, depending on the CPR level completed. This course was previously known as Emergency First Aid.
During the transition, employers, schools, and registration systems may still reference the previous name. The certificate name has changed but the course content, duration, and certification length remain the same.
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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Yes. The Canadian Red Cross has renamed Emergency First Aid to Basic First Aid, effective June 22, 2026, as required by CSA Standard Z1210:24. The course content, duration, and certification length remain the same. Only the name has changed.
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Register for Basic First Aid. This is the updated Canadian Red Cross course name for the course previously known as Emergency First Aid. The certificate will now read Basic First Aid and CPR A/AED or Basic First Aid and CPR C/AED.
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No. Basic First Aid (formerly Emergency First Aid) is a shorter one-day course covering essential emergency response skills. Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid) is a longer, more comprehensive course commonly required for broader workplace, school, and employment requirements. If you are unsure which level you need, confirm your requirement before registering.
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Yes. Basic First Aid includes CPR and AED training. The CPR level depends on the course option selected — CPR-A covers adult CPR, and CPR-C covers adult, child, and infant CPR.
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CPR-C is usually the better choice for most students because it includes adult, child, and infant CPR. CPR-A is adult-only and may not meet every workplace, school, or application requirement. If you are unsure, select CPR-C or contact us before registering.
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Basic First Aid may meet the first aid requirement for some Alberta workplaces, particularly lower-risk environments. Requirements depend on employer policy, the nature of the work, workplace hazard assessment, and applicable OHS regulations. Students and employers should confirm the exact requirement before registering.
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If your employer, school, or application specifies Emergency First Aid or Basic First Aid, this is the course. If it specifies Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid, you need the longer Intermediate First Aid course. If you are unsure, use the Ask Before You Book link or contact us before registering.
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Yes. Delta Emergency can provide private onsite Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED training for workplaces and groups, depending on instructor availability, location, class size, and course requirements.
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Basic First Aid recertification availability varies. Contact us to confirm whether a recertification option is available for your current certification before registering.
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, application, or workplace requirement before registering.
Course transfers, cancellations, and refunds are subject to Delta Emergency's registration policies.
Related Courses
Need more comprehensive workplace certification?
Intermediate First Aid, formerly Standard First Aid, is a longer course commonly required for broader workplace, school, and employment requirements. It includes more content than Basic First Aid and is the most common workplace first aid course in Alberta.
Need CPR only?
CPR-C covers adult, child, and infant CPR with AED training and is available as a standalone course
Booking for staff?
Delta Emergency can provide private onsite first aid and CPR training for workplaces, employers, schools, teams, and organizations.
Building toward higher-level training?
Advanced First Aid and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) are higher-level courses for students working toward fire, EMS, industrial, or professional responder pathways.