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First Responder Courses

Advanced First Aid (AFA) and recertification

Advanced First Aid and Recertification

This Canadian Red Cross training course is primarily for those workers designated with the responsibility as an Advanced Workplace First Aid Attendant. In some jurisdictions, this advanced first aid course is approved for pre-hospital medical first responders. Courses offered in both Calgary and Red Deer.

This AFA program also meets the recruitment requirements of Calgary and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services.

Price

Duration

Full : $1100 Recert : $600

Full : 80 hours in-class
Recert: 40 hours in-class

First Responder

This Canadian Red Cross First Responder course is comprehensive first aid and CPR skills for professional first responders or those training to become first responders. This course is not approved in Alberta for Alberta workplaces. Please go to Advanced First Aid.

Price

Duration

Full : $600
Recert : $400

Full : 40 hours in-class
Recert : 20 hours in-class

Medical First Responder

AHASTI's Medical First Responder (MFR) includes the CSA-approved Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid with BLS/AED, ITLS Basic Provider, and one day of MFR protocol review and practice. This course meets Fire Department application requirements.

This AFA included in this program also meets the recruitment requirements of Calgary and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services.

Price

Duration

Full : $1500
Recert : $1000

Full : 104 hours in-class
Recert : 56 hours in-class

ITLS Duty to Respond

This International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Duty to Respond course is a one day hands-on practical trauma management course designed for first responders who have a duty to respond to traumatic emergencies.

Price

Duration

$200

8 hours in-class

ITLS Basic Provider

This International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Basic Provider course includes 8 hours of classroom instruction, 8 hours of hands-on skills training, and testing for ITLS Basic Provider certification. Innovative skills stations let you practice the abilities appropriate for your level of certification.

Courses are offered in Calgary or Red Deer.

Price

Duration

Full : $400
Renewal : $250

Full: 16 hours in-class
Recert: 8 hours in-class

ITLS Advanced Provider

This International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider course includes 8 hours of classroom instruction, 8 hours of hands-on skills training, and testing for ITLS Advanced certification. Innovative skills stations let you practice the abilities appropriate for your level of certification.

Courses are offered in Calgary or Red Deer.

Price

Duration

Full : $450
Renewal : $300

Full: 16 hours in-class
Recert: 8 hours in-class

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Additional Options for ITLS

Completer Course - Recommend for those with vast trauma care experience that are new to ITLS or have recently expired. Online eTrauma program completion followed by one full day in class (8 hours).

Basic $250
Advanced $300

Rapid Renewal Course - Recommended for those with vast trauma care experience holding a current ITLS card and have not yet expired. Online Rapid Renewal program completion followed by 2-3 hours of in class testing.

Basic $150
Advanced $200

ITLS Instructor Course - Ever considered becoming an ITLS Instructor? Download the ITLS application and submit to ITLS directly a minimum of 30 days BEFORE any ITLS Instructor Course for approval.

Canadian Red Cross Bridging Courses

The Canadian Red Cross Bridging Courses allow participants with a Canadian Red Cross Responder certificate to upgrade to another Responder level. Available Bridging Courses include:

First Responder to Advanced First Aid
First Responder to Emergency Medical Responder
Advanced First Aid to Emergency Medical Responder
Emergency Medical Responder to Advanced First Aid

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the manuals included in these courses?

The AFA course and the AFA portion of the MFR programs include an e-book version in the cost. If you would like to purchase a physical copy of the manual, it can be added to your courses at checkout.
The ITLS program requires participants to have a copy of the 9th edition physical manual. Participants may purchase a copy at checkout or source their own.

How do I transfer my AFA certification to an OFA3 to work in BC?

Work Safe BC has specific requirements to transfer an AFA certification to an OFA Level 3. For more information on these requirements please visit their site. First Aid Attendant Certification