First Aid Training, BLS & CPR Certification in Calgary

The three CPR level tiers differ by the age groups they cover. CPR Level C, the most widely required in Calgary and across Alberta, covers adult, child, and infant CPR and automated external defibrillator use, meeting Alberta OHS approved workplace safety rules. Level B adds child CPR; Level A is adult-only. Choose CPR/AED Level C if unsure.

Yes. Your current certificate stays valid until it expires. Since March 31, 2023, Alberta aligned with the national CSA Z1210-17 standard, renaming courses so “Emergency First Aid” became “Basic First Aid” and “Standard First Aid” became “Intermediate First Aid” in OHS Code terminology. The Canadian Red Cross still uses the familiar “Emergency” and “Standard” names, which comply fully with the updated Alberta OHS Code.

No. Alberta OHS approved certification requires an in-person skills test, so a fully online course cannot give you a valid workplace certificate. Coast2Coast uses a blended format: theory online at home, then a hands-on skills session in class. Beware cheap online-only certificates, they do not meet OHS Code Part 11 and are not accepted by employers, Alberta Health Services, or SAIT clinical programs.

No, on both counts. You must recertify with the body that issued your certificate, and under Alberta OHS regulations an expired certificate, even by one day, means retaking the full course, with no grace period. Bring your valid original Canadian Red Cross certificate to verify eligibility, and book at least 3 weeks before it expires.

Yes. Both are required under Alberta OHS regulations. Security guards need at minimum Basic/Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED Level C, and many Calgary employers ask for Intermediate/Standard First Aid. For construction, Part 11 of the Alberta OHS Code and its Schedule 2 hazard rules set the number of certified first aiders, training level, and kit required by worker count and hazard class, Calgary sites are almost always high hazard.

Our First Aid and CPR/AED Level C courses build the skills to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking in adults, children, and infants. You practise controlling bleeding, performing CPR during cardiac arrest, using an automated external defibrillator, and recognizing the signs of a heart attack or stroke.

First Aid and CPR/AED certificates are valid for three years in Alberta; after that you recertify with a refresher course. Courses run in three formats, blended (online theory then an in-class skills session), fully in-class, and on-site group training, all Alberta OHS approved and aligned with CSA standards (CSA Z1210), so they are accepted by employers across Calgary.

Basic First Aid, the Alberta OHS name for Emergency First Aid, is a one-day course covering basic life support, AED use, and minor wound care. It is the required level for low-risk Calgary job sites with fewer than 10 workers; higher-hazard sites need Intermediate/Standard First Aid.

Yes. Alongside workplace courses we run youth and advanced programs. The Babysitting Course teaches first aid and caregiving to youth aged 11 to 15; Stay Safe! gives age-appropriate safety skills to youth aged 9 to 13; and Youth Intermediate First Aid and CPR/AED prepares teens to respond to emergencies and can be a stepping stone to lifeguard training. For professional responders and remote industrial workers, Advanced First Aid is an extensive 80-hour program.

First Aid Training Calgary at Coast2Coast includes Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C, Basic/Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED Level C, and CPR/AED Level C, plus recertification. Every course is Alberta OHS approved, offered in blended or in-class formats, and earns a three-year Canadian Red Cross certificate issued within 48 hours.