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Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR B in Calgary
Canadian Red Cross Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B — child-focused first aid and CPR training for early childhood educators, day home and daycare staff, nannies, parents, and anyone responsible for the safety of children and babies.
This course is built around the care of children and babies and meets the first aid and CPR requirements for early childhood education and child care worker safety legislation in Alberta.
Canadian Red Cross Training Partner. Public courses in Calgary, with select Leduc dates and private onsite training available across Alberta.
Standard Child Care First Aid Course Dates
Choose an available Standard Child Care First Aid course date below. Registration is completed through our secure scheduling system.
Not sure if Standard First Aid is the right course for your workplace, school, application, or training pathway?
Quick Course Details
Certification: Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B
CPR level: CPR Level B — the child care CPR level, focused on CPR and AED for children and babies
Certification length: 3 years
Course level: Standard (Child Care)
Best for: Early childhood educators, day home and daycare staff, child care licensing, nannies, parents, and youth program staff
Location: Calgary, with select Leduc and onsite options when available
Format: In-class — minimum 16 hours of teaching time (breaks not included)
Prerequisite: None for the full course. A current eligible certification is required for recertification.
Recommended preparation: No previous first aid training is required, but students should be prepared to participate in skills practice, CPR, AED training, scenarios, and a written evaluation.
Course Overview
Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B is a comprehensive Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR course for people who care for children and babies. It covers lifesaving first aid, CPR and AED, choking response, wound care, and the prevention and management of common childhood injuries and illnesses.
The course is commonly required for early childhood educators, day home operators, licensed daycare and child care centre staff, and others who are responsible for children. It meets provincial and territorial early childhood education and child care worker safety and legislative requirements.
In Alberta, Standard Child Care First Aid is delivered by Canadian Red Cross Training Partners and is widely accepted for child care licensing and employment. Confirm your specific requirement with your employer or licensing body before registering.
Who This Course Is For
Standard Child Care First Aid is best for people responsible for the safety of children and babies in a work, licensing, or family setting.
This course is commonly taken by:
early childhood educators (ECE)
licensed daycare and child care centre staff
day home operators and providers
nannies, au pairs, and babysitters
parents, grandparents, and guardians
youth program staff, camp staff, and youth leaders
coaches working with children
anyone who needs child care first aid for licensing or employment
If your employer or licensing body asks for Standard Child Care First Aid, this is the course to review. If your requirement is for Standard First Aid, Basic First Aid, BLS, or another specific certification, confirm your requirement before registering.
Course Format
Canadian Red Cross Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR-B in Calgary. First aid for daycare, ECE & nannies. Meets Alberta child care requirements.
Full Certification
Full certification is a minimum of 16 hours of in-class teaching time. Teaching time does not include breaks.
Recertification
Recertification is 8 hours of in-class teaching time and is available to students who hold an eligible current certification. Students registering for recertification are responsible for confirming that their current certificate is eligible under Canadian Red Cross recertification rules.
Course Content
Standard Child Care First Aid course content may include:
The Red Cross
Responding to emergencies
The EMS system
Check, Call, Care
Choking
Breathing and circulation emergencies
CPR and AED
Wound care
Head, neck, and spinal injuries
Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
Sudden medical emergencies
Environmental illnesses
Poisons
Childhood illnesses
Caring for children
Any additional content required by legislation
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the full Standard Child Care First Aid course.
Students registering for a recertification option must hold an eligible current certification according to Canadian Red Cross recertification rules. If you are unsure whether you need Basic First Aid, Standard First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid, or another specific certification, confirm your requirement before registering.
Certification
Successful students receive a digital Canadian Red Cross certificate in Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B.
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, achieve a minimum mark of 75% on the written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently, and adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross.
Participant Materials
Child Care First Aid manual (print and/or eBook)
Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
Digital Standard Child Care First Aid certificate, issued on successful completion
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. It meets provincial early childhood education and child care worker safety requirements and is widely accepted for child care licensing in Alberta. Always confirm your specific requirement with your employer or licensing body.
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It is the child care first aid course commonly required for ECE and daycare staff. Confirm the exact level your program or employer requires before registering.
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Canadian Red Cross Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR-B in Calgary. First aid for daycare, ECE & nannies. Meets Alberta child care requirements.
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No. Standard Child Care First Aid focuses on the care of children and babies and includes child specific content such as childhood illnesses and caring for children. If your requirement is general Standard First Aid, review that course instead.
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No. There are no prerequisites for the full course. Recertification requires an eligible current certification.
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3 years.
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Canadian Red Cross Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR-B in Calgary. First aid for daycare, ECE & nannies. Meets Alberta child care requirements.
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Canadian Red Cross Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR-B in Calgary. First aid for daycare, ECE & nannies. Meets Alberta child care requirements.
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Yes. We offer private onsite Standard Child Care First Aid training for child care centres, day homes, schools, and organizations across Alberta.
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 a general first aid course?
Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid) is the broad first aid certification for workplace, school, and general requirements.
Need a shorter basic course?
Basic First Aid (formerly Emergency First Aid) is a shorter course for students who only need basic first aid, CPR, and AED certification.
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 child care centres, employers, schools, teams, and organizations.