Yes. There is no payment at registration and nothing to pay on the night. Bring a food donation for the Calgary Food Bank. That is the fee.

What if I can't finish the online part in time?

Then your seat is released 48 hours before the class and you cannot rebook this November. Start the online part the day your login arrives. It takes about 3 hours and you can do it in pieces.

Can I switch to a different night?

No. You hold one date. If you can no longer make it, email us so the seat goes to the next person, and come back for a paid CPR-A date later.

Does this cover CPR-C or BLS?

No. CPR-A is adult CPR and AED. Health care and child care roles usually need CPR-C or BLS, which are separate paid courses.

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

This course carries CPR-A, which covers adults. 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.

Can I register on the same day as the course?

Online registration closes at 11:59 PM the night before an in-person course. If you need training today, call or text 825-883-3582 before class starts. We may be able to fit you in, depending on space and the instructor's approval. It is not guaranteed.

Online registration is closed. Does that mean the course is full?

No. Closed online only means the online booking window has ended. A seat may still be open, or open up if someone cancels. Call or text 825-883-3582 to check.

What if I arrive late?

Certification needs full attendance and every required skill. Arriving late can mean we cannot certify you that day. If you are running late, call or text as early as you can so we can tell you what is possible.

Free CPR-A & AED in Calgary, November 2026

CPR-A

Four Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 10 seats each. The course is free. Your fee is a food donation for the Calgary Food Bank, brought to class.

Course details

Certificate: Canadian Red Cross CPR Level A & AED
Certificate valid for: 3 years
Issued by: Canadian Red Cross
Duration: Blended: about 3 hours online first, then 2.5 hours in class, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Prerequisites: None. Ages 12 and up are welcome; under 16 needs a parent or guardian to register them.
CPR / BLS: CPR-A
Locations: Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300
Price: $0.00 + GST & applicable taxes (charged at checkout for your province)

How this course runs

Blended: online theory on your own first, then the class day in person. There is no live online session, and the online part must be finished before you arrive.
How it runs
Online on your own first, then one day in class.
Class times
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Whole course
About 3 hours online, then the class day

Upcoming dates, choose your cohort

CalgaryNov 4, 2026 · Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300
- About 3 hours online first, at your own pace
- In class Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.in class
Registration closes November 3, 2026.
November 2026
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Blended: online at home first, then 1 class day
Blended course(online theory at home first, then in person)
Online theory first, about 3 hours at home, finished before your class day.
1 full day in class
CalgaryBlended: online theory on your own first, then the class day in person. There is no live online session, and the online part must be finished before you arrive.
Register for these dates
CalgaryNov 10, 2026 · Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300
- About 3 hours online first, at your own pace
- In class Tue, Nov 10, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.in class
Registration closes November 9, 2026.
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Blended: online at home first, then 1 class day
Blended course(online theory at home first, then in person)
Online theory first, about 3 hours at home, finished before your class day.
1 full day in class
CalgaryBlended: online theory on your own first, then the class day in person. There is no live online session, and the online part must be finished before you arrive.
Register for these dates
CalgaryNov 18, 2026 · Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300
- About 3 hours online first, at your own pace
- In class Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.in class
Registration closes November 17, 2026.
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Blended: online at home first, then 1 class day
Blended course(online theory at home first, then in person)
Online theory first, about 3 hours at home, finished before your class day.
1 full day in class
CalgaryBlended: online theory on your own first, then the class day in person. There is no live online session, and the online part must be finished before you arrive.
Register for these dates
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CalgaryNov 24, 2026 · Calgary, AB, 1550 5 St SW #300
- About 3 hours online first, at your own pace
- In class Tue, Nov 24, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.in class
Registration closes November 23, 2026.
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1 full day in class
CalgaryBlended: online theory on your own first, then the class day in person. There is no live online session, and the online part must be finished before you arrive.
Register for these dates

What you’ll be able to do

Recognise a cardiac arrest and call for help
Perform CPR on an adult
Use an AED
Help a choking adult

Ready to take this course?Free

What you get

A Canadian Red Cross CPR Level A and AED certificate, valid for 3 years. It is the CPR level most fitness, massage, wellness, hospitality and security jobs ask for.

A CPR-A manual and a pocket mask, both yours to keep.

The same course we charge $80 for the rest of the year, taught by the same instructors.

How it works

You get a login from the Canadian Red Cross for the online theory. It takes about 3 hours and you do it at home.

Finish the online part at least 48 hours before your night. That is the one hard rule. If it is not finished by then, your seat is released to the next person on the list and you cannot rebook. There is no extension and no reminder past that point.

Come to 1550 5 St SW, Suite 300 at 7:00 p.m. with your donation. Class runs to about 9:30. Parking on the street is free after 6.

The rules, plainly

You hold one date. No switching to another night, and no switching to a paid date. The online part belongs to this class and does not carry over.

The certificate comes from showing up. There is no certificate for the online part on its own, and if you do not come to the class, you cannot book another free class this November.

A released or missed seat locks the name and the email address. Booking again under a different address does not work.

We run it this way because a free seat that nobody sits in is a seat someone else wanted.

The donation

Bring non-perishable food. A full bag is a fair fee for an $80 course. We take it to the Calgary Food Bank after the last class.

The Food Bank's most needed items are usually canned protein, peanut butter, pasta and sauce, rice, cereal, and baby formula. Anything unopened and in date helps.

Who this course is for

Anyone whose job asks for CPR-A: fitness, massage, wellness, hospitality, security, retail
Parents, grandparents and caregivers who want to know what to do
Anyone who has never taken CPR and wants to start

Where we teach this course

Public sessions run in Calgary.

The front of 1550 5 St SW in Calgary, a red brick building with tall windows. The glass entrance doors under the grey panel marked 1550 are circled. — The Calgary door
Go in the main 1550 entrance on 5 St SW, the glass doors circled in the photo, and head up to Suite 300 on the third floor.
1550 5 St SW, Suite 300, Calgary, AB
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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?Free

Common questions

Is it really free?: Yes. There is no payment at registration and nothing to pay on the night. Bring a food donation for the Calgary Food Bank. That is the fee.
What if I can't finish the online part in time?: Then your seat is released 48 hours before the class and you cannot rebook this November. Start the online part the day your login arrives. It takes about 3 hours and you can do it in pieces.
Can I switch to a different night?: No. You hold one date. If you can no longer make it, email us so the seat goes to the next person, and come back for a paid CPR-A date later.
Does this cover CPR-C or BLS?: No. CPR-A is adult CPR and AED. Health care and child care roles usually need CPR-C or BLS, which are separate paid courses.
What counts as a baby, a child or an adult, and which ages does this course cover?: This course carries CPR-A, which covers adults. 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.
Can I register on the same day as the course?: Online registration closes at 11:59 PM the night before an in-person course. If you need training today, call or text 825-883-3582 before class starts. We may be able to fit you in, depending on space and the instructor's approval. It is not guaranteed.
Online registration is closed. Does that mean the course is full?: No. Closed online only means the online booking window has ended. A seat may still be open, or open up if someone cancels. Call or text 825-883-3582 to check.
What if I arrive late?: Certification needs full attendance and every required skill. Arriving late can mean we cannot certify you that day. If you are running late, call or text as early as you can so we can tell you what is possible.

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 CPR Level A & AED 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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