First Aid Course, BLS & CPR Training in Calgary
Calgary's trusted Canadian Red Cross training partner — Alberta OHS approved First Aid Training, CPR/AED BLS courses. 150,000+ students certified in North America. 99.99% pass rate.
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Calgary First Aid Training & CPR Courses
We offer Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, and Basic Life Support (BLS) at 222 16 Ave NE #225 in Calgary. Every course is Alberta OHS approved under Part 11 of the OHS Code — accepted by every Calgary employer that requires one. Certificates are issued within 48 hours. We've trained over 150,000 people across North America, with a 99.99% pass rate and a free 90-day skills retake.
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
(Blended & Recertification)
Most Popular
This course fits Calgary workers, daycare staff, and students. It is Alberta OHS approved first aid and CPR/AED certification. Learn the theory online at home. Then come to 222 16 Ave NE #225 for hands-on skills. Need clinical BLS certification? Check our BLS section instead.
- Alberta OHS approved training for Part 11 workplace compliance
- Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator
- Flexible blended and in-person formats
- Certificate issued within 48 hours of completion
- Free skills practice retake within 90 days
Who is this for? Workplaces requiring Alberta OHS approved certification, SAIT and University of Calgary students, daycare workers, PSWs, security guards, teachers, fitness staff in oil and gas, construction, and healthcare — and anyone needing a accepted Canadian Red Cross card in Calgary and the Calgary Metropolitan Region.
First Aid & CPR — Calgary FAQs
Both are accepted in Calgary, but rules differ. Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C meets the minimum for smaller, lower-hazard Calgary workplaces. Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is required for most Calgary workplaces under Part 11 of the Alberta OHS Code, as well as for childcare licensing, SAIT programs, and University of Calgary clinical placements. If unsure, always choose Standard First Aid — it is accepted everywhere Emergency First Aid is, and covers much more. Check with your Calgary employer before registering at 222 16 Ave NE #225.
Yes. Every course here includes hands-on automated external defibrillator training. You practice on mannequins. You learn to spot sudden cardiac arrest in all ages. AED skills are required for CPR/AED Level C.
Yes. Our Calgary First Aid and CPR courses use a blended learning format — complete the online theory at home, then attend the in-class skills session at 222 16 Ave NE #225. Online access is emailed within 24 hours of sign-up. The theory portion must be fully completed before your in-class date or you will be dismissed without refund. This blended format is popular with SAIT, University of Calgary, and Bow Valley College students.
Don’t worry. You can retake for free. You get a free 90-Day Skill Retake at 222 16 Ave NE #225. Our pass rate is 99.99%. No Calgary student leaves without their Canadian Red Cross card.
Yes. Canadian Red Cross card from our Calgary site is accepted by all Alberta employers — including Alberta Health Services, the Calgary Board of Education, SAIT Polytechnic, Bow Valley College, Suncor Energy, Canadian Natural Resources, and all OHS-regulated workplaces across the Calgary Metropolitan Region.
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
(All In-Class)
No Online Portion
This course is 100% in-person. No online homework needed. It's a great fit for Calgary daycare workers, ECEs, babysitters, PSWs, and coaches.
The Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B option is also offered here. It meets Alberta childcare licensing rules. All training happens at 222 16 Ave NE #225 — Alberta OHS approved, Canadian Red Cross certified.
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C — 2-day fully in-class format
- Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B — for ECEs & daycare
- Alberta OHS approved — meets Part 11 of the Alberta OHS Code
- Hands-on CPR and automated external defibrillator skills practice
- 3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate delivered within 48 hours
Who is this for? This course is for:
- Daycare staff, ECEs, and nannies
- PSWs, coaches, and guards
- Calgary students who want a full classroom setting
- Anyone renewing Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
No online work needed.
Traditional In-Class FA — Calgary FAQs
You get the same card — a 3-year Canadian Red Cross card that is Alberta OHS approved. The only change is how you learn:
- This course: 2 full days in class. No online work.
- Blended: Theory online at home, then a shorter skills class.
Yes. The Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B option meets Alberta's Child Care Licensing Regulation. It is built for early childhood educators, nannies, and daycare staff. All licensed Calgary childcare facilities and the Calgary Board of Education accept it.
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C: two days, 9AM–5PM. Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C: one day. Both are at 222 16 Ave NE #225. Both are Alberta OHS approved with hands-on testing.
It covers the same core content as Standard First Aid. The focus is on child and infant emergencies. Made for ECEs, daycare staff, and nannies in Calgary. Meets Alberta child care rules. Offered at 222 16 Ave NE #225.
Yes. Book for 8 or more at 222 16 Ave NE #225 or your Calgary workplace. We bring all gear. You get:
- Group discounts
- One invoice
- Alberta OHS approved cards
Popular with Calgary builders, daycares, and offices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) — Coming Soon in Calgary
We're bringing Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to 222 16 Ave NE #225 in Calgary. BLS is the annual CPR renewal that hospitals and clinical employers require. It covers:
- High-performance CPR
- Automated external defibrillator use
- Opioid overdose response
- Team-based resuscitation protocols
You may need BLS Provider or BLS Renewal. The BLS program is a 4-hour in-class course covering high-performance CPR, automated external defibrillator use, opioid overdose response, and team-based resuscitation protocols — the clinical standard required at Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, and all AHS facilities. Most Calgary students take Standard First Aid & CPR Level C before enrolling in BLS.
BLS certification options
Coming soon to our 222 16 Ave NE #225 Calgary facility — check back for launch dates.
- Initial courseBLS Provider
- Duration4 hrs in-class
- RenewalBLS Renewal
- Valid for1 Year
We train at 222 16 Ave NE #225 in Calgary. We serve healthcare workers, oil and gas staff, office teams, ECEs, and students. Every course is Alberta OHS approved Canadian Red Cross certified
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We're rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google by 450 verified Calgary students. We keep classes small. Every student gets time with a certified Canadian Red Cross instructor. Our 99.99% pass rate comes from great teaching.
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Inside Our Calgary Training Facility
We train at a dedicated first aid and CPR site at 222 16 Ave NE #225 in Calgary. The classroom is set up for hands-on skills certification — with AED training stations, resuscitation mannequins, and all the equipment you need for your skills assessment. Paid parking is available on-site.
Need to train 8+ employees in Calgary?
We come to your Calgary workplace. We bring all the gear. Groups of 8+ save up to $40 each. Every card is Alberta OHS approved under Part 11.
One person handles your booking and billing. Our Canadian Red Cross teachers do the rest.
- Volume discounts per person (up to $40/student)
- We come to your Calgary workplace
- Centralised billing & reports
- OHS compliant certificates
Why Calgary Chooses Coast2Coast for First Aid Certification
We check every box that other Calgary first aid providers miss. Our courses are Alberta OHS approved, backed by the Canadian Red Cross, and come with a 48-hour certificate turnaround and a free 90-day skills retake. No other provider in Calgary matches all seven of the criteria we cover — and we're ranked Top 3 nationally.
Julia Chalifoux
Certified First Aid Instructor — Business & Administration Background
A Certified First Aid Instructor with a background in business management and accounting, Julia brings a disciplined, organized approach to every session — transforming complex procedures into practical, confidence-building skills for every Calgary student.
Kamaldeep Kaur
Certified First Aid Instructor — Associate of Arts, University Canada West
A Canadian Red Cross Certified First Aid Instructor holding an Associate of Arts from University Canada West, Kamaldeep fosters a supportive learning environment — turning critical medical knowledge into practical skills so every student leaves confident and ready to respond.
Rana Osman
CPR & First Aid Instructor — BLS Certified, Youth Leader
With five years of hands-on teaching experience across Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer, Rana brings energy and purpose to every session — using a hands-on approach that builds the confidence students need to act when seconds matter most.
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Frequently Asked Questions — First Aid & CPR Certification in Calgary
We get the same questions from Calgary students before they book. The most common ones are about which course to take, whether online-only certificates are valid, and what to do when a certificate expires. We've answered all of them here — based on actual Alberta OHS rules, not guesswork.
The three CPR level tiers differ by the age groups they cover. CPR Level C — the most widely required level in Calgary and across Alberta — covers adult, child, and infant CPR and automated external defibrillator use, meeting Alberta OHS approved workplace safety rules for most employers. CPR Level B covers adult and child CPR only; CPR Level A covers adult CPR and AED alone — suitable only for workplaces with exclusively adult populations. Pick CPR/AED Level C if unsure — it is the most full and is the standard at our 222 16 Ave NE #225 Calgary site.
Yes. Your current certificate stays valid until it expires. Since March 31, 2023, Alberta aligned with the national CSA Z1210-17 standard, renaming courses: "Emergency First Aid" is now called "Basic First Aid" and "Standard First Aid" is now called "Intermediate First Aid" in OHS Code terminology. The Canadian Red Cross still uses the familiar "Emergency" and "Standard" names for their programs, which comply fully with the updated Alberta OHS Code. Coast2Coast's training at 222 16 Ave NE #225 meets all current Alberta OHS rules.
No. Alberta OHS approved certification requires an in-person skills test . You cannot earn a valid workplace certificate through a fully online course. Coast2Coast uses a blended learning format: complete theory online at home, then attend a hands-on skills session at 222 16 Ave NE #225. Watch out for fully online certificates at low prices. These are not valid for Calgary workplace OHS Code Part 11 compliance Your employer, Alberta Health Services, or SAIT clinical programs.
No. On both counts. You must recertify with the same body that issued your original certificate. Also, under Alberta OHS regulations, if your certificate has expired by even one day, you must take the full course at 222 16 Ave NE #225 — there is no grace period. This is an Alberta OHS requirement, not a Coast2Coast policy. Bring your valid original Canadian Red Cross certificate to verify eligibility before class begins. Book your recertification at least 3 weeks before your expiry date.
Yes. Both are required under Alberta OHS regulations. Security guards require at minimum Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, with many Calgary employers asking for Standard First Aid for wider coverage. For construction workers, Part 11 of the Alberta OHS Code — combined with Schedule 2 hazard level rules — specifies the number of certified first aiders required per shift, the training level, and kit type based on worker count and worksite hazard classification. Calgary construction sites are almost always classified as high hazard. Coast2Coast's Alberta OHS approved courses at 222 16 Ave NE #225 meet all rules.
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First Aid Resources & Guides for Calgary
We put together guides on the topics Calgary students ask about most — from choosing the right course to understanding what Alberta OHS requires for your worksite. Every article is written to help you make a confident decision before you book. Browse by topic below.
