Calgary First Aid Training

These are various levels of first aid and cpr training, depending on a provider's requirements.  Call 587-317-4241 to book your training.  Standard First Aid is available as a One Day Blended Course.

  • Emergency (Basic) First Aid: Immediate care by a bystander or first responder with basic training. Focuses on maintaining vital signs through CPR, stopping bleeding, treating shock, etc. This is a one day program and provides basic training. Red Cross 3 year certification. CSA Standard. Includes CPR A, C or BLS  and AED on request.

  • Standard (Intermediate) First Aid: Intermediate level training in a 2 day format. Red Cross 3 year certification. CSA Standard. Includes CPR A,C or BLS and AED. 

  • Standard (Intermediate) First Aid, Blended: Intermediate level training. One day online and One day in class doing physical skills. Red Cross 3 year certification. This includes CPR A, C or BLS plus AED.

  • CPR A - Pertinent to people who want basic CPR- one rescuer for adults.
  • CPR C-  The usual level of training required with first aid, for worksite application. One and Two rescuer CPR  and AED.

  • BLS: Basic Life Support covers critical skills like CPR, AED usage, and airway clearance. BLS is used by emergency medical technicians, lifeguards, or healthcare providers. CPR is a stand-alone program but can be added to a first aid course.

  • ALS: Advanced Life Support . ALS is executed by paramedics, nurses, and physicians. This is not currently offered at Calgary H2S Training sites.

Incidents and sudden illnesses can strike anytime, anywhere. According to the  recent statistics, over 8 million Canadians suffer non-fatal injuries requiring medical care each year from common mishaps like falls, cuts, burns, or poisoning. Minor incidents can rapidly escalate into major emergencies without quick intervention in those critical early minutes. This underscores why widespread first aid knowledge in workplaces, public spaces, and local communities is vital for saving lives.

Calgary First Aid Training

Calgary H2S Training  offers best-in-class first aid and CPR certification courses through the Canadian Red Cross. With experienced, engaging instructors guiding participants through an interactive curriculum, graduates walk away with workplace-approved certifications and, more importantly, the ability to respond confidently during crises and assist those in need.

Traditional Employment Training Requirements:

In order to get onto a Oil and Gas field location, the typical up to date certificates that you must present are:

  • H2S Alive - Energy Safety Canada Certified 
  • Common Safety Orientation - Energy Safety Canada Certified - Classroom or Online
  • Standard First Aid CPR-C AED - Red Cross Certified 
  • WHMIS - GHS 2015 (Globally Harmonized) Classroom or Online

Company Specific Courses May Additionally Include:

  • (TDG) Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Classroom or Online
  • Confined Space Entry Monitor ESC (Energy Safety Canada certified) - Classroom or Online
  • Wildlife Awareness or Bear Awareness Level 2 - Classroom  including practical skills and using bear spray (inert)
  • Fall Protection ESC - Classroom Only  (Energy Safety Canada Certified)

Defining First Aid and Levels of Care

First aid represents the initial care provided to an injured or suddenly ill person before more advanced medical treatment can take over. The goals are to protect life, prevent further harm, provide comfort, and promote recovery. First-aid interventions stabilize the situation and buy time until professional help arrives.

Even basic first aid measures can make all the difference in sudden medical emergencies, especially in the first 5-10 minutes before ambulances arrive. Having widely distributed first aid knowledge saves lives and reduces long-term impairments. With the EMS system under stress,  having more people certified helps to respond to emergencies in a more efficient manner.

Widespread Need for First Aid Capabilities

Consider these statistics that demonstrate why first aid preparedness is so vital:

  •  Millions of  Canadians suffer non-fatal injuries yearly from causes like falls, motor vehicle accidents, burns, sports impacts, and more. Many require emergency care.

  • Nearly 30% of workplace fatalities are caused by trauma from accidents and violence. Many could have been prevented with a quick first-aid response at the scene.

  • Over 40% of drowning victims are rescued by bystanders before EMS teams arrive. Speedy first aid dramatically improves outcomes.

  • Cardiac arrest survival rates triple when CPR is performed quickly by a trained bystander.

  • One-third of heart attack victims do not get medical help for over an hour. Early recognition and first aid significantly increase survival odds.

The widespread reality is that emergency services can only sometimes make it on time. Equipping employees, parents, caregivers, teachers, security staff, and citizens with certified first aid training ensures help is available when every minute counts.

Benefits of First Aid Certification

Investing in accredited first aid and CPR training through reputable providers like Calgary H2S Training provides enormous benefits at personal, community, and societal levels:

Personal Preparedness

  • Confidence to quickly help loved ones, clients, students, etc., during a medical crisis
  • Ability to assess scenes, reduce risks, activate EMS
  • Skills to provide proper care until EMS takes over
  • Reduced anxiety by knowing how to intervene
  • Sense of control and empowerment
  • Life style choices improve when education about risk factors about  heart disease is disseminated.
  • Recognize personal signs of medical distress or injury and take action.

Improved Community Safety

  • More individuals able to rapidly recognize and respond to emergencies
  • Faster emergency response times
  • Better outcomes and survival rates
  • Relief of burden on professional first responders
  • Shared responsibility and resilience

Enhanced Employability

  • Meet regulatory requirements for first aid coverage
  • Increased value to employers as safety assets
  • Open doors in healthcare, emergency response, education, trades, transport and more
  • Demonstrate responsibility, capabilities, and leadership potential

Globally-Trusted Training Through the Red Cross

 Calgary H2S Training is a training partner with the  Red Cross in order to deliver gold-standard first aid and CPR courses. The Red Cross is synonymous with emergency response and has trained community members and workers for over a century.

Some key reasons to choose Red Cross-approved training from Calgary H2S Training:

Expertise & Accreditations: As the Red Cross is considered a global authority in first aid, participants can feel fully confident in the quality, accuracy, and credibility of the curriculum and instruction. Workplace safety managers recognize Red Cross certification as the ideal credential.

Comprehensive Programs: Whether participants take standalone CPR or integrated first aid/CPR certification, the Red Cross courses offered through Calgary H2S Training cover the core competencies. Students gain job-ready skills through lectures, videos, case studies, simulations, and hands-on coaching.

Skilled Instructors: Calgary H2S Training deploys certified instructors vetted and developed by the Red Cross. These talented educators motivate and support all learners, adapting to different needs and styles to ensure comprehension and confidence.

The Red Cross Difference

With origins dating back over 100 years, the International Red Cross has an unmatched reputation in preparing emergency responders, communities, and workplaces to handle crises. Some examples of their global impact and innovations:

  • Training over 100 million people in first aid, CPR, and other lifesaving skills to date
  • Pioneering the first official first aid curriculum back in 1910
  • Developing the original CPR procedure protocols
  • Supplying volunteer emergency assistance after disasters
  • Certifying instructors who train millions more annually
  • Advancing best practices backed by ongoing research

Experience empowerment with First Aid Training Calgary H2S Training. We aim to encourage local communities and workplaces to be prepared when faced with health emergencies. Recognizing warning signs, making fast yet careful decisions, and properly administering CPR and first aid dramatically reduce risks and ensure the fastest, most appropriate care until EMS arrives.

All parents, teachers, supervisors, care providers, security staff, and engaged citizens are urged to register for Red Cross certification courses through Calgary H2S Training today. Visit www.calgaryh2straining.com for details on available classes, pricing, locations, and easy registration. Invest a day now to react confidently when that urgent time comes. There is no replacement for practical first aid capabilities when lives hang in the balance.

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