Emergency Services Courses

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Emergency Medical Responder

Upcoming EMR start dates!

**Tentative schedule**

2025 classes are filling now!

April 14, 2025 (Mon-Thur 8:30-4:30pm) - Red Deer open/Calgary open

May 2, 2025 (Mon/Wed 6-10pm, Fri/Sat 8:30-4:30pm) - Calgary open

May 26, 2025 (Mon-Thur 8:30-4:30pm) - Red Deer open/Calgary open

July 14, 2025 (Mon-Thur 8:30-4:30pm) - Red Deer open/Calgary open

September 8, 2025 (Mon-Thur 8:30-4:30pm) - Red Deer open/Calgary open

October 3, 2025 (Mon/Wed 6-10pm, Fri/Sat 8:30-4:30pm) - Calgary open

October 27, 2025 (Mon-Thur 8:30-4:30pm) - Red Deer open/Calgary ope

Future 2026 start dates to be posted soon!

**Please note some dates or locations may differ due to specialty programs, instructors, and equipment**

***NEW***

Already have advanced first aid, OFA3, or an EMR certificate from another Canadian province?

AHASTI now has a Bridging Pathway for those with previous education in medical first response.

Curious about the national registry exam? Check out all the details here for the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) National Entry to Practice Exam

Information / Fees

Free Registration - Application Dates

DOWNLOAD EMR APPLICATION HERE

GET STARTED!

Register yourself for your desired upcoming start date and location to hold your spot for up to 14 days (no fees/no commitment for 14 day hold). Download the application and email completed documents and prerequisites to emscontact@ahasti.ca to start the confirmation of your enrolment.

Any questions can be sent to emscontact@ahasti.ca.

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Student Funding Information

What should you consider when choosing an EMR program and school?

What are all the fees?
- AHASTI has all mandatory fees up front as listed in all documents. These fees make us one of the lowest cost schools in Alberta for EMR. AHASTI even has free parking at all locations.
How do you learn best - online, in person?
- AHASTI has the highest number of in class hours of approx. 216 hours of the 240 hours of the program. EMS is a very hands on industry that requires practice and active involvement. AHASTI is committed to ensuring confident and competent EMRs from our program.
How quickly do you want to be qualified to enter the workforce?
- AHASTI's EMR program is fully complete in 12 weeks! This includes the driving component, ITLS, and patient engagement.