Standard First Aid Calgary
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR and AED training for workplace certification, school prerequisites, employment requirements, and general emergency preparedness.
Canadian Red Cross Training Partner. Public courses in Calgary, with select Leduc dates and private onsite training available across Alberta.
Standard First Aid Course Dates
Choose an available Standard 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:
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR/AED
Certification length:
3 years
Course level:
Intermediate First Aid
Best for:
Workplace certification, school prerequisites, employment requirements, and students starting a responder pathway
Location:
Calgary, with select Leduc and onsite options when available
Format:
In-class or blended, depending on available course dates
Course Overview
Standard First Aid is a comprehensive Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR course for people who need more than basic first aid training.
This course is commonly used for workplace certification, school prerequisites, job applications, volunteer requirements, and students who want stronger emergency response skills before moving into higher-level responder training.
In Alberta, Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C is listed as Intermediate First Aid on the Alberta OHS approved first aid training agency list.
Who This Course Is For
Standard First Aid is best for people who need a broad first aid certification for work, school, volunteering, or general emergency preparedness.
This course is commonly taken by:
workplace first aid attendants
employees who need Intermediate First Aid-level training
students completing school prerequisites
job applicants
volunteers
coaches and youth leaders
people starting a responder training pathway
students planning to take Advanced First Aid later
general public learners who want stronger emergency response training
If your employer, school, or application requires Advanced First Aid, BLS, EMR, or a specific responder certification, confirm your requirement before registering.
Course Format
Standard First Aid may be offered in traditional in-class or blended learning formats.
Standard First Aid with CPR-A
13 hours in class, or 7 hours in class plus 8 hours online.
Standard First Aid with CPR-C
14 hours in class, or 7.5 hours in class plus 8 hours online.
Standard First Aid Recertification
Standard First Aid recertification may be available for students who hold an eligible current certification.
Standard First Aid with CPR-A recertification is 7 hours in class. Standard First Aid with CPR-C recertification is 7.5 hours in class.
Course length depends on the CPR level selected, whether the course is full certification or recertification, and whether the available course date is delivered in traditional or blended format.
Course Content
Standard 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
Head, neck, and spinal injuries
Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
Sudden medical emergencies
Environmental illnesses
Poisons
Any additional content required by legislation
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the full Standard 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 Standard 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. Standard First Aid is a more comprehensive course. Emergency First Aid is a shorter basic course. Standard First Aid is commonly required for broader workplace, school, and employment requirements.
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Yes. Standard First Aid is offered with CPR and AED training. Most students should choose CPR-C unless their employer, school, or organization specifically requires CPR-A.
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Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C is listed as Intermediate First Aid on Alberta’s approved first aid training agency list. Workplace requirements still depend on the workplace, role, risk level, employer policy, and applicable OHS requirements.
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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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Yes. Standard First Aid is commonly the first step for students who plan to continue into Advanced First Aid and higher-level responder training.
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Some application stages or programs may accept Standard First Aid, but many fire applicants eventually need Advanced First Aid. Confirm the current requirement for the specific department, posting, or application stage before registering.
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Yes. Delta Emergency can provide private onsite Standard First Aid, CPR, and workplace training for employers, 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, application, or workplace requirement before registering.
Course transfers, cancellations, and refunds are subject to Delta Emergency’s registration policies.
Related Courses
Need a shorter basic first aid course?
Emergency First Aid is a shorter basic course for students who only need basic first aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Building toward Advanced First Aid?
Advanced First Aid is the next major step for fire applicants, industrial responders, remote workers, and students building toward higher-level responder training.
Booking for staff?
Delta Emergency can provide private onsite first aid and CPR training for workplaces and groups
Need CPR only?
CPR-C covers adult, child, and infant CPR with AED training.