Emergency Services Courses
Emergency Medical Responder
Upcoming EMR start dates!​
**Tentative schedule** ​
January 2025 classes are filling now!
January 13, 2025 (Mon-Thur 8:30-4:30pm) - Red Deer open/Calgary open
January 31, 2025 (Mon/Wed 6-10pm, Fri/Sat 8:30-4:30pm) - Calgary open
February 24, 2025 (Mon-Thur 8:30-4:30pm) - Red Deer open/Calgary open
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
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**Please note some dates or locations may differ due to specialty programs, instructors, and equipment**
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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
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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.
What should you consider when choosing an EMR program and school?
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What are all the fees?
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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.
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How do you learn best - online, in person?​
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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.
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How quickly do you want to be qualified to enter the workforce?​
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AHASTI's​ EMR program is fully complete in 12 weeks! This includes the driving component, ITLS, and patient engagement.
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AHASTI EMR Refresher - 60 credits
Red Cross Psychological First Aid Course - 36 credits
Red Cross Psychological First Aid Instructor - 42 credits
Red Cross Self Care (online) - 6 credits
Red Cross Caring for Others (online) - 6 credits
Red Cross Level C Recertification - 9 credits
Red Cross CPR Level C - 12 credits
Red Cross Basic Life Support Recertification - 6 credits
Red Cross Basic Life Support - 9 credits
Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support - 12 credits
Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support Renewal - 9 credits
Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support Instructor - 24 credits
ACLS - 42 credits
PALS - 42 credits
ITLS Basic - 48 credits
ITLS Basic Renewal - 24 credits
ITLS Instructor - 48 credits