Is there a First Responder to Advanced First Aid bridge?

Yes, and it is published. It lands on an Advanced First Aid certificate rather than an EMR one, so which bridge suits you depends on where you want to finish rather than on price: reaching EMR costs the same whether you come straight through this bridge or route through Advanced First Aid on the way. Tell us where you are trying to end up and we will point you at the shorter road.

Does this make me eligible to register with the Alberta College of Paramedics?

No. The Alberta College of Paramedics does not list Delta as an approved EMR program, and a Red Cross EMR certificate is a different thing from College registration. If registration is your goal, check the College's own requirements before you spend anything here.

Why does the bridge cost what it costs?

It is the difference between where you are and where you are going, in hours and in fee. First Responder plus this bridge comes to the same total as booking EMR outright, and to the same total as routing through Advanced First Aid instead. No path to a certificate is cheaper than another, so pick the one that fits your calendar rather than hunting for a discount. The hours and the fee are in the course details above.

What counts as a baby, a child or an adult, and which ages does this course cover?

This course carries BLS (Basic Life Support), which covers adults, children, infants and neonates. The Canadian Red Cross 2025 standards set the age groups this way. A baby is under 1 year old. A child is 1 year old up to the onset of puberty. An adult is anyone from the onset of puberty on. Puberty does not happen on a set birthday, so you judge it on the person in front of you. A 13 year old who has started puberty gets adult CPR, and one who has not is still a child. For an AED, use child pads on a child up to the onset of puberty or under 55 pounds (about 25 kg), and baby pads on a baby if the AED has them. If baby pads are not there, use child or adult pads. If child pads are not there, use adult pads. The Red Cross says adult pads are safe on a child or a baby, so do not wait for the right size. If you are training for a specific person, tell us their age and we will tell you which course fits.

Is live translation available for this course?

No. This course is taught and assessed in English, without live classroom translation. You need to understand instructions, communicate during practical scenarios and complete the assessments in English. Contact us before registering if you have questions.

First Responder to EMR Bridge, Calgary

FR → EMR

The route from First Responder to Emergency Medical Responder without sitting the whole EMR course again.

Course details

Certificate: Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder (via bridge)
Certificate valid for: 3-year EMR certification (CPR/BLS component 1 year)
Issued by: Canadian Red Cross
Duration: 40 hours
Prerequisites: A current Canadian Red Cross First Responder certificate
CPR / BLS
Recertification: EMR Recertification before your certificate expires
Locations: Leduc, AB, 4810 50th Ave, Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300
Price: Regular price $1,000.00Sale price $900.00save $100.00 + GST & applicable taxes (charged at checkout for your province)Reduced price, ends 15 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

How this course runs

Traditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
How it runs
Five days in class.
Whole course
40 hours in total

Important, check before you register: This bridge leads to a Canadian Red Cross EMR certificate. It is NOT an Alberta College of Paramedics-approved EMR program and does not by itself make you eligible for College registration or a practice permit. Verify any school or employer requirement before registering.

Upcoming dates, choose your cohort

Edmonton regionNov 23 – Nov 27, 2026 · Leduc, AB, 4810 50th Ave (Oscar)
Session 1: Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 2: Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 3: Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 4: Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 5: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Edmonton regionTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
Show all sessions
Session 1: Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 2: Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 3: Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 4: Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 5: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Registration closes November 22, 2026.
November 2026
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Traditional: 5 class days, all in person
Traditional format(in person, no online sessions)
5 full days in class at Leduc, AB, 4810 50th Ave, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Edmonton regionTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
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CalgaryFeb 8 – Feb 12, 2027 · Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300 (Hotel)
Session 1: Mon, Feb 8, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 2: Tue, Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 3: Wed, Feb 10, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 4: Thu, Feb 11, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 5: Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
CalgaryTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
Show all sessions
Session 1: Mon, Feb 8, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 2: Tue, Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 3: Wed, Feb 10, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 4: Thu, Feb 11, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 5: Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Registration closes February 7, 2027.
February 2027
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Traditional: 5 class days, all in person
Traditional format(in person, no online sessions)
5 full days in class at Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
CalgaryTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
Register for these dates
Edmonton regionMay 24 – May 28, 2027 · Leduc, AB, 4810 50th Ave (Charlie)
Session 1: Mon, May 24, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session 2: Tue, May 25, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session 3: Wed, May 26, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session 4: Thu, May 27, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session 5: Fri, May 28, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Edmonton regionTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
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Victoria Day long weekend courseall 5 sessions required
Session 1: Mon, May 24, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Session 2: Tue, May 25, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Session 3: Wed, May 26, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Session 4: Thu, May 27, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Session 5: Fri, May 28, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Registration closes May 23, 2027.
May 2027
SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031
Traditional: 5 class days, all in person
Traditional format(in person, no online sessions)
5 full days in class at Leduc, AB, 4810 50th Ave, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Edmonton regionTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
Register for these dates
CalgaryAug 16 – Aug 20, 2027 · Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300 (Xray)
Session 1: Mon, Aug 16, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session 2: Tue, Aug 17, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session 3: Wed, Aug 18, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session 4: Thu, Aug 19, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session 5: Fri, Aug 20, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
CalgaryTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
Show all sessions
Session 1: Mon, Aug 16, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Session 2: Tue, Aug 17, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Session 3: Wed, Aug 18, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Session 4: Thu, Aug 19, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Session 5: Fri, Aug 20, 2027 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.in class
Registration closes August 15, 2027.
August 2027
SMTWTFS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031
Traditional: 5 class days, all in person
Traditional format(in person, no online sessions)
5 full days in class at Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
CalgaryTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
Register for these dates
Edmonton regionNov 22 – Nov 26, 2027 · Leduc, AB, 4810 50th Ave (Papa)
Session 1: Mon, Nov 22, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 2: Tue, Nov 23, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 3: Wed, Nov 24, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 4: Thu, Nov 25, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session 5: Fri, Nov 26, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Edmonton regionTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
Show all sessions
Session 1: Mon, Nov 22, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 2: Tue, Nov 23, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 3: Wed, Nov 24, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 4: Thu, Nov 25, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Session 5: Fri, Nov 26, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.in class
Registration closes November 21, 2027.
November 2027
SMTWTFS123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
Traditional: 5 class days, all in person
Traditional format(in person, no online sessions)
5 full days in class at Leduc, AB, 4810 50th Ave, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Edmonton regionTraditional: three days or more, every day in person. Nothing to do online.
Register for these dates

What you’ll be able to do

Hold a Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder certificate
Work to the EMR scope rather than the First Responder one
Become eligible for EMR Recertification rather than First Responder recertification

Ready to take this course?$900.00 + GST & applicable taxes

Who this is for

People holding a current Canadian Red Cross First Responder certificate who want to move up to EMR. First Responder is the first forty hours of an EMR cohort, so you have already done a real part of the programme; this covers the distance between the two rather than starting you over.

It is the same reason the Advanced First Aid bridge exists. What differs is the size of the gap: First Responder sits a rung below Advanced First Aid, so there is more ground to cover here.

Why this one and not First Responder to Advanced First Aid

Because the Canadian Red Cross programme standards do not contain a First Responder to Advanced First Aid bridge. Delta listed one until August 2026, checked the standards, and took it down.

If you are holding First Responder and want Advanced First Aid specifically rather than EMR, the honest answer is the full Advanced First Aid course. Ask us and we will tell you which of the two actually suits what you are trying to reach.

What you finish with

A Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder certificate, valid three years, with the CPR and BLS component running its own one-year clock inside it. It is the same certificate as the full EMR course; the route to it is shorter because you have already covered the first part.

Who this course is for

Current Canadian Red Cross First Responder certificate holders
Fire and industrial responders whose employer has moved to an EMR standard
People who took First Responder as the exit from an EMR week and want to come back for the rest

English-language requirements

This course is taught and assessed in English. Professional responder training involves extensive medical terminology, clinical abbreviations, patient assessment, rapid communication, and complex practical scenarios.

Live classroom translation is not offered for this program.

Students must be able to understand instructions, communicate effectively during practical scenarios, and complete the required assessments in English.

Where we teach this course

Public sessions run in Calgary.

We also deliver this course at your worksite for groups, useful for crews who can’t release staff to travel. Onsite delivery carries an additional fee on top of per-person pricing. Request an onsite quote.

We travel for private and group training across Canada, and internationally by arrangement. If you’re outside Alberta, tell us where you are and we’ll price it.

Ready to take this course?$900.00 + GST & applicable taxes

Common questions

Is there a First Responder to Advanced First Aid bridge?: Yes, and it is published. It lands on an Advanced First Aid certificate rather than an EMR one, so which bridge suits you depends on where you want to finish rather than on price: reaching EMR costs the same whether you come straight through this bridge or route through Advanced First Aid on the way. Tell us where you are trying to end up and we will point you at the shorter road.
Does this make me eligible to register with the Alberta College of Paramedics?: No. The Alberta College of Paramedics does not list Delta as an approved EMR program, and a Red Cross EMR certificate is a different thing from College registration. If registration is your goal, check the College's own requirements before you spend anything here.
Why does the bridge cost what it costs?: It is the difference between where you are and where you are going, in hours and in fee. First Responder plus this bridge comes to the same total as booking EMR outright, and to the same total as routing through Advanced First Aid instead. No path to a certificate is cheaper than another, so pick the one that fits your calendar rather than hunting for a discount. The hours and the fee are in the course details above.
What counts as a baby, a child or an adult, and which ages does this course cover?: This course carries BLS (Basic Life Support), which covers adults, children, infants and neonates. The Canadian Red Cross 2025 standards set the age groups this way. A baby is under 1 year old. A child is 1 year old up to the onset of puberty. An adult is anyone from the onset of puberty on. Puberty does not happen on a set birthday, so you judge it on the person in front of you. A 13 year old who has started puberty gets adult CPR, and one who has not is still a child. For an AED, use child pads on a child up to the onset of puberty or under 55 pounds (about 25 kg), and baby pads on a baby if the AED has them. If baby pads are not there, use child or adult pads. If child pads are not there, use adult pads. The Red Cross says adult pads are safe on a child or a baby, so do not wait for the right size. If you are training for a specific person, tell us their age and we will tell you which course fits.
Is live translation available for this course?: No. This course is taught and assessed in English, without live classroom translation. You need to understand instructions, communicate during practical scenarios and complete the assessments in English. Contact us before registering if you have questions.

Ready to register?

Pick your cohort above, or start here and choose your dates on the registration page.

Cancellation, transfer, and refund terms are shown before payment and confirmed at registration. Not sure which course fits? Email us and we’ll help.

Sources

On successful completion you receive a Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder certificate. Canadian Red Cross (verified 2026-07-23).
The Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program Standards 2025 define a baby as newborn to 1 year of age, a child as 1 year old to the onset of puberty, and an adult as the onset of puberty and older. Canadian Red Cross (verified 2026-09-26).
The Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR (2025) says pediatric AED pads should be used on children up to the onset of puberty or weighing less than 55 pounds, and that if pediatric pads are not available it is safe to use adult pads on a child or baby. Canadian Red Cross (verified 2026-09-26).

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