How long does a First Aid and CPR certification last in Alberta?

Most First Aid and CPR certifications in Alberta are valid for three years. Renewal courses are recommended before the certification expires to maintain workplace compliance.

What courses are offered by Breath for Life?

Breath for Life offers Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED training, childcare first aid certification, and workplace safety training following Canadian Red Cross guidelines.

Who should take a First Aid training course?

First Aid training is recommended for workplace employees, childcare providers, teachers, construction workers, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to learn life-saving emergency response skills.

Where are the First Aid training classes located?

Breath for Life provides First Aid and CPR training in Edmonton, Alberta and serves surrounding areas including St. Albert, Sherwood Park, and Leduc.

Basic (Emergency) First Aid Courses

Breath for Life (First Aid Education) Inc offers the following three Basic (Emergency) First Aid Courses:

Basic (Emergency)First Aid – In Class: Course Information & Dates
Basic (Emergency)First Aid – Blended: Course Information & Dates
Basic (Emergency)First Aid – Renewal: Course Information & Dates

Learn More About Basic (Emergency) First Aid Courses

The Basic (Emergency) First Aid Course is commony taken by companies and individuals requiring First Aid and CPR Training in their workplace. This course offered as a one-day in-class session or as a blended option. Also, if your certificate is current within three years, which means it is not expired, you may recertify into the Basic (Emergency) First Aid Renewal Course.

Basic (Emergency) First Aid courses are approved by Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) through the Canadian Red Cross. The Canadian Red cross is among the largest workplace safety training provider in Canada, and Breath for Life (First Aid Education) Inc, offers comprehensive Intermediate, Basic, Childcare and Advanced First Aid Courses among others. Under current provincial regulations, certifications must align with CSA Z1210:24 standards. As the nation is transitioning from Emergency First Aid to Basic First Aid designation, based on CSA requirements, Breath for Life (First Aid Education) Inc utilizes both identifiers for ease of recognition when selecting the correct First Aid and CPR course.

Workplace First Aid certificates are valid for 3 years. Employers must verify that the training received matches the regulatory standard for their workplace. as per the regulatory standards, an expired does not qualify the holder of the certificate for a renewal or recertification course: no extensions can be granted when a certificate is expired and the indifivuals(s) would be required to take the complete Basic (Emergency) First Aid course.

What is First Aid?

First Aid is the immediate, temporary care given to someone experiencing sudden injury or illness. Its core aim is to preserve life, prevent a condition from worsening and to promote recovery. The Basic (Emergency) First Aid courses, explore Primary and Secondary concerns, and include CPR and AED training. Primary considerations include life-threatening problems and concerns which require immediate First Aid attention and EMS (911) response. A person experiencing secondary problems and concerns that are not immediately threatening to life may still require medical attention to facilitate recovery; the First Aider must use discretion, based on a First Aid assessment, in their decision to call EMS (911). Scope of Practice First Aid considerations (topics) which define the Basic First Aid course are not as extensive as the Intermediate (Standard) First Aid course (topics). The focal point of these courses is hazard awareness, scope of practice understanding around assessment and First Aid treatment, understanding Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the many other consideration that must be explored in these courses.

Who may take the Basic (Emergency) First Aid Course?

Workplace Employees: Administrative staff, security, retail employees and workers in lower-hazard workplaces where provincial OH&S mandates a certified first aider on-site.
Educators and Childcare: Daycare workers, early childhood educators, teachers and camp counselors
Sports and Community: Skating coaches, fitness staff and volunteers
Healthcare Professionals: Pharmacists
The General Public

Breath for Life (First Aid Education) Inc has been in operation since 1996 and is skilled, qualified and versed in delivering these courses to meet your learning needs. Breath for Life (First aid Education) Inc is passionate about prioritizing safety first and helping the public understand how they may help a person when found in need of help.