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.

Blended In-Class Skills Session

Level C CPR with AED
1 day In-Class Training

The purpose of the Red Cross Blended In-Class Skills Session is to give those who have completed their Red Cross Modules, an opportunity to complete their skill-based session to be awarded an Intermediate (Standard) First Aid Certificate or a Basic (Emergency) First Aid certificate. As some companies do not offer the Blended In-Class Skills Session we have included this opportunity because of demand. This course also fulfils the following need when individuals do not complete their modules prior to the Blended In-Class Skills Session, for which OH&S specifies that the person must complete the modules prior to the Blended In-Class Skills Session. The expectation of completing modules first is mandatory.

OH&S stipulates that the Blended In-Class Skills Session be taken within 6 weeks of completing the modules. When taking the Basic First Aid or Emergency First Aid course the In-Class Skills Session is approximately 5 hours and with completion Breath for Life Inc promptly submits your completion to the Canadian Red Cross for you to receive the certificate: please see the course Topics. If you are completing the Intermediate First Aid or Standard First Aid course the In-Class session takes about 8 hours to complete: please see the course Topics.

Skills sessions are hands-on opportunities to apply what was learned during the module assignment. In-line with Primary Assessment and First Aid Priorities, a focus on Airway, Breathing and Circulatory emergencies leading to Shock will be a main focus. Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation will be practiced along with AED set-up and use. As Cardio-vascular disease is a primary problem leading to death, CPR practice alone and in-teams will be prioritized. Choking management will also be a highlighted skill. Other Life-Threatening emergencies (severe bleeds, anaphylaxis, angina, etc.) will be discussed with an emphasis on First Aid management. A secondary assessment will be practiced and conducted to determine non-life threatening problems using the SAMPLE mnemonic.

Blended In-Class Skills Session Details

Time: 8:00 – 4:30 pm (This is a 1 day in-class session)
Duration: 7.5 hours
Cost: Intermediate First Aid or Standard First Aid: $85.00 + GST = $89.25
- Basic First Aid or Emergency First Aid: $65.00 + GST = $68.25
Certificate: The Canadian Red Cross issues certificates to your Red Cross account; certificates are valid for three years.

Blended In-Class Skills Session Dates

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