Course Info
Notes:
All first aid courses include CPR/AED Level C
All certificates are valid for 3 years
Estimated times do not include breaks
AB OHS requires at least 1 first aider on every shift, including contractors and volunteers.
Licensed Child Care providers require a minimum of one in every 2 of the primary staff members has first aid certification.
Child Care Providers:
Intermediate First Aid C meets Alberta's childcare licensing first aid requirements and Alberta Occupational Health & Safety requirements. See FAQs for more details.
CPR/AED C
Who is this for?
Workers who need to update their CPR/AED Level C each year
Ideal for those who want to learn CPR and AED use without the additional skills
Blended (3.5 hrs in class + 2.5 hrs online)
Online learning time varies by student
Blended students have up to 6 weeks to complete the online portion and must show their completion certificate before the in-class skills training
Recertification (3.5 hrs in class)
It is strongly recommended to read the first aid manual prior to class.
Recert students must show their current first aid certificate before class
Expired certificates must take the 1 Day or Blended course
Basic First Aid C (aka. Emergency First Aid C)
Who is this for?
Entrepreneurs with fewer than 10 workers (including staff, volunteers, and contractors)
Recommended for students seeking summer employment
Lower cost alternative to Standard/Intermediate as long as OHS requirements are met
Ideal for those taking Basic First Aid for the first time or prefer a slower pace
Blended (5 hrs in class + 4 hrs online)
Online learning time varies by student
Blended students have up to 6 weeks to complete the online portion and must show their completion certificate before the in-class skills training
Recertification (5 hrs in class)
It is strongly recommended to read the first aid manual prior to class.
Recert students must show their current first aid certificate before class
Expired certificates must take the 1 Day or Blended course
Intermediate First Aid C (aka. Standard First Aid C)
Who is this for?
Entrepreneurs with 10 or more workers (including staff, volunteers, and contractors),
or those who work in a high hazard environment, or located more than 20-40 minutes away from the nearest health care facilityOften required for people who work with children, special needs, or elderly; healthcare professionals; and teaching/coaching positions
Strongly recommended for parents and relatives of small children and seniors
2 Day Course (14 hrs in class)
Ideal for those taking Intermediate First Aid for the first time or prefer a slower pace
Blended (7.5 hrs in class + 8 hrs online)
Online learning time varies by student
Blended students have up to 6 weeks to complete the online portion and must show their completion certificate before the in-class skills training
Recertification (7.5 hrs in class)
It is strongly recommended to read the first aid manual prior to class
Recert students must show their current first aid certificate before class
Expired certificates must take the 2 Day or Blended course
