Advanced First Aid
Red Cross Advanced First Aid Course
Welcome to the Advanced First Aid Course page.
Have questions? Please email our program head directly: programhead@shaw.ca
Welcome to your Advanced First Aid course. This course, is approved by Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) in Alberta under the Canadian Red Cross; it is equivalent to an OFA 3 certificate in British Columbia and meets Canadian Standards Association criteria ((CSA) Standard Z1210-17 – Advanced). If you are interested in being a Firefighter, Edmonton Fire Recruitment accepts this course as a prerequisite.
The Advanced First Aid course integrates theory and practice to prepare you for emergency response. This course focuses on assessment and treatment priorities within the context of the primary and secondary survey. Sign and symptom recognition of medical illnesses and traumatic injuries form the foundation around patient care delivery. Breath for Life engages the student by providing thought provoking discussions and by taking a hands-on approach. You will enjoy the level of passion, insight and interest demonstrated by your instructor as you are lead to success. Please review the Course Topics.
- If your certificate is current, you may take the Advanced First Aid Renewal Course.
Course Details
- Course Time: (80 hour in-class and virtual delivery)
- Prerequisite: A current Standard First Aid Level C CPR
- Course Cost: $950.00 + GST = $997.50 (Includes a Free Digital Manual)
- The minimum enrollment number of 4 has been met and this course will be delivered as scheduled.
- Please register online
- View Oct/Nov Calendar: AFA-EMR Calendar 2023
Advanced First Aid Dates
Date/Time
Location
Registration
Oct 23,30,31/Nov 1,7,8,10 (in-class); Oct 24,25,26,27/ Nov 2,3,6,9 (Virtual)
8AM-1PM (in-class)-- 1:30PM-6PM (Virtual)
Breath for Life’s Training Facility
4443 - 99 St Edmonton, Ab T6E 5B6 • MAP
Accepted Payment Methods
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