Update - Expired First Aid Training Certificates

Expired First Aid Training Certificates Effective September 15, 2020 St. John Ambulance Alberta will no longer honour a grace period for recertification of expired first aid certificates or extended completion period of the blended in-class assessments for certification. Six of our seven St. John Training Centres are now open in the Province. Our Fort McMurray location is currently providing classes in a temporary location due to flood damage to our Training Centre.

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Resumption of in-class training - Covid-19

St. John Ambulance is pleased to announce our business resumption plan for in-class training. Starting on May 25, 2020, our Edmonton location will be piloting the in-class training in accordance with the policies and guidance from the Province of Alberta. On June 1, we will continue a phased-in approach across our other 6 locations.

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First Aid and CPR Courses in Lethbridge

First Aid and CPR courses in Lethbridge are listed below or you can download the PDF course list.

Lethbridge centre details

1254-3rd Avenue S. T1J 0J9
Ph: 1-800-665-7114
Fax: 587-701-3328
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Emergency First Aid (CSA Basic) with CPR A & AED
$110 • 1 day

In this one-day course, students will learn to recognize and provide interventions for life-threatening emergencies until medical aid arrives. Topics include: CPR and choking for adults, shock and unconsciousness, severe bleeding, head & spinal injuries, major medical conditions, and AED training and certification.

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2020 Course Dates

Weekdays | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

JAN: 8, 13, 22, 27
FEB: 5, 10, 18, 20, 26
MAR: 2, 11, 16, 25, 30
APR: 8, 13, 22, 27
MAY: 6, 13, 19, 27
JUNE: 1, 10, 15, 24
JULY: 8, 13, 22, 27
AUG: 4, 12, 17, 26, 31
SEPT: 9, 14, 23, 28
OCT: 7, 13, 21, 26
NOV: 4, 9, 18, 23
DEC: 2, 7, 16, 21, 28

Sat | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

JAN: 4,18
FEB: 1, 15, 22
MAR: 7, 21
APR: 4, 18
MAY: 2, 9, 23
JUNE: 6, 20
JULY: 4, 18
AUG: 8, 22
SEPT: 12, 19
OCT: 3, 17, 31
NOV: 14, 28
DEC: 12

Two weekday evenings | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
JAN: 15&16
FEB: 12&13
APR: 14&15
MAY:12&13
JUNE: 22&23
JULY: 14&15
SEPT: 8&9
OCT: 19&20
NOV: 16&17

Standard First Aid (CSA Intermediate)
A/C Blended Learning In-class Assessment
$130 • 1 day

Online theory pre-requisite required ($25).

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2020 Course Dates

Wed | 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

JAN: 21
FEB: 25
MAR: 10
APR: 7
MAY: 12
JUNE: 7
JULY: 9
AUG: 6
SEPT:11
NOV: 12
DEC: 10, 30

Sat | 8 a.m. to 5:00  p.m.

JAN: 11
FEB: 8
APR: 25
MAY: 30
JUNE: 27
JULY: 25
AUG: 29
OCT: 24
NOV: 21

Two weekday evenings | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
MAR: 24&25
SEPT: 22&23
OCT: 5&6

Standard First Aid (CSA Intermediate) with CPR C & AED
$155 • 2 day

This two-day course covers all the skills in Emergency First Aid plus first aid for other injuries and illnesses including head and spinal injuries, fractures of the upper and lower limbs. This course includes Level C CPR training and certification (Adult, Child, Infant, and 2-rescuer resuscitation) and AED training and certification.

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2020 Course Dates

Two weekdays | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

JAN: 8&9, 13&14, 22&23, 27&28
FEB: 5&6, 10&11, 18&19, 20&21, 26&27
MAR: 2&3, 11&12, 16&17, 25&26, 30&31
APR: 8&9, 13&14, 22&23, 27&28
MAY: 6&7, 13&14, 19&20, 27&28
JUNE: 1&2, 10&11, 15&16, 24&25
JULY: 8&9, 13&14, 22&23, 27&28
AUG: 4&5, 12&13, 17&18, 26&27, 31&SEP1
SEPT: 9&10, 14&15, 23&24, 28&29
OCT: 7&8, 13&14, 21&22, 26&27
NOV: 4&5, 9&10, 18&19, 23&24
DEC: 2&3, 7&8, 16&17, 21&22, 28&29

Sat & Sun | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

JAN: 4&5, 18&19
FEB: 1&2, 15&16, 22&23
MAR: 7&8, 21&22
APR: 4&5, 18&19
MAY: 2&3, 9&10, 23&24
JUNE: 6&7, 20&21
JULY: 4&5, 18&19
AUG: 8&9, 22&23
SEPT: 12&13, 19&20
OCT: 3&4, 17&18, 31&NOV1
NOV: 14&15, 28&29
DEC: 12&13

Four weekday evenings | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
JAN: 15&16&22&23
FEB: 12&13&19&20
APR: 14&15&21&22
MAY: 12&13&19&20
JUNE: 22&23&24&25
JULY: 14&15&21&22
SEPT: 8&9&15&16
OCT: 19&20&21&22
NOV: 16&17&23&24

Standard First Aid (CSA Intermediate) CPR A & AED Recertification (Challenge)
$155 • 1 day

This 1-day recertification is a challenge of the Standard First Aid course content and requires the student to demonstrate essential skills as well as pass the theoretical exam. This challenge is open to those who have a current Standard First Aid certificate from an Alberta OH&S approved program — with Level A or C CPR and with or without AED. If the certificate is from out-of-province then a full course must be taken.
The recertification is intended for those who use their First Aid skills on a regular basis and are able to demonstrate their competency in all required skill areas. Unsuccessful candidates will be required to take a full course at their cost; there are no refunds or re-tests.

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Same dates as Standard First Aid CPR C & AED but different end time.

Standard First Aid (CSA Intermediate) with CPR C & AED Recertification (Challenge)
$155 • 1 day

This 1-day recertification is a challenge of the Standard First Aid course content and requires the student to demonstrate essential skills as well as pass the theoretical exam. This challenge is open to those who have a current Standard First Aid certificate from an Alberta OH&S approved program — with Level A or C CPR and with or without AED. If the certificate is from out-of-province then a full course must be taken.
The recertification is intended for those who use their First Aid skills on a regular basis and are able to demonstrate their competency in all required skill areas. Unsuccessful candidates will be required to take a full course at their cost; there are no refunds or re-tests.

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2020 Course Dates

Weekdays | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JAN: 21
FEB: 25
MAR: 10
APR: 7
MAY: 12
JUNE: 7
JULY: 9
AUG: 6
SEPT: 11
NOV: 12
DEC: 10, 30

Sat or sun | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JAN: 11
FEB: 8
APR: 25
MAY: 30
JUNE: 27
JULY: 25
AUG: 29
OCT: 24
NOV: 21

Two weekday evenings | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
MAR: 24&25
SEPT: 22&23
OCT: 5&6

Standard First Aid (CSA Intermediate) with Basic Life Support (HCP)
$170 • 2 days

This course is intended for Health Care Providers and includes all the skills in Emergency First Aid plus first aid for other injuries and illnesses, including head and spinal injuries, fractures of the upper and lower limbs, and the Health Care Provider (HCP) level of CPR and AED.
If you’re taking HCP CPR to meet a program pre-requisite or licensing body requirement we encourage you to check that this course will allow you to qualify. Not all schools and licensing bodies accept all approved programs.
Minimum age: 16 years
Formerly Standard First Aid + HCP CPR

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2020 Course Dates

Two weekdays | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

JULY: 29&30
AUG: 24&25

First Aid in Childcare
$125 • 2 days

This recertification is for those who hold a current certificate in First Aid in Child Care. This challenge includes a review of essential skills, information update, and skills testing. It also includes Level C CPR recertification (Adult, Child, Infant and 2-rescuer resuscitation) and AED. Unsuccessful candidates will be required to take a full course at their cost: no refunds or re-tests.

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2020 Course Dates

Two weekday evenings | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
and Saturday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FEB: 4&6&8
JUNE: 16&18&20
OCT: 27&29&31

Weekends | 8 a.m.  to 4:30 p.m.

APR: 18&19
AUG: 15&16
DEC: 5&6

Babysitting Basics
$50 • 1 day

This course is intended for youths 11 years of age and older who want to look after infants and young children. Participants will learn basic skills which will prepare them to deal with emergency situations plus general principles of caring for infants and young children.

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2020 Course Dates

Weekdays | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

JULY: 10, 21
AUG: 10, 20
DEC: 29

Weekends | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

JAN: 25
FEB: 29
MAR: 28
APR: 25
MAY: 23
JUNE: 13, 27
SEPT: 26
OCT: 17
NOV: 28

CPR A & AED
$60 • 1/2 day

In this course, students will learn to activate Emergency Medical Services, provide assistance to an adult whose heart has stopped or who is choking, and learn to recognize signs and symptoms of stroke. This course also includes AED certification.

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2020 Course Dates

Evenings | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

FEB: 4
APR: 6
JUNE: 17
AUG: 19
OCT: 15
DEC: 9

CPR C & AED
$100 • 1 day

In this course, students will learn to activate Emergency Medical Services, provide assistance to an adult, child, or infant whose heart has stopped or who is choking, learn to recognize signs and symptoms of stroke, and learn 2-rescuer CPR. This course also includes AED certification.

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2020 Course Dates

Two weekday evenings |
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

FEB: 4&5
APR: 6&7
JUNE: 17&18
AUG: 19&20
OCT: 15&16
DEC: 9&10

CPR C & AED Recertificaiton (Challenge)
$65 • 1/2 day

This is for current CPR certificate holders who wish to renew their CPR and AED certification. It tests skills and it is expected that students will have reviewed the course materials prior to the class.

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2020 Course Dates

Evenings | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

JAN: 21
MAR: 18
MAY: 4
JULY: 6
SEPT: 17
NOV: 26

BLS – Basic Life Support (HCP)
$105 • 1 day

Formerly Health Care Provider CPR (HCP CPR)
This course is for individuals who are working or plan to be working in the Health Care field and require the Basic Life Support level of CPR. This course includes resuscitation skills for Health Care Providers and advanced skills such as artificial respiration and use of a bag valve masks and AEDs.
If you’re taking BLS CPR to meet a program pre-requisite or licensing body requirement, we encourage you to check that this course will allow you to qualify. Not all schools and licensing bodies accept all approved programs.
Minimum age: 16 years

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2020 Course Dates

Weekdays | 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
JULY: 24
DEC: 31

Two evenings 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FEB: 12&13
APR: 20&21
JUNE: 29&30
AUG: 25&26

Sat | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SEPT: 26
NOV: 7


Basic Life Support (HCP) CPR Recertification (Challenge)
$70 • 4 hours

This course is for individuals who have a current BLS/ HCP Level CPR certificate and wish to recertify their skills. Minimum age: 16 years

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2020 Course Dates

Weekdays | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Dec: 30

Evenings | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

FEB: 11
APR: 16
JULY: 21
AUG: 18
SEPT: 10

Medical First Responder (MFR)
$500 • 40 hours

This 40 hour course exceeds Standard First Aid content and covers topics including, HCP CPR, AED, oxygen administration, trauma and medical emergencies, spinal motion restriction, and basic anatomy and physiology. This course is ideal for Volunteer Fire Departments and those needing additional First Aid knowledge and skills. Approximately 12 hours of pre-course work is required in advance of the course start date and is in addition to the scheduled class time. Note: This course is not equivalent to Advanced First Aid (OHS approved 80 hour course) or the EMR Program (120 hour course that meets EMR registration requirements for the Alberta College of Paramedics). Minimum age: 16 years.
Pre-requisite: Standard First Aid – Level C CPR current within 1 year of course date, issued from any Alberta Workplace Health & Safety recognized training agency.

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Advanced First Aid (AFA)
$1,200 • 80 hours

This 80-hour course provides advanced level knowledge and skills to prepare students for the pre-hospital emergency care field. This course is approved by the Alberta College of Paramedics and meets the requirement for registration and examination at the EMR level. Approximately 100 hours of pre-course study is required prior to the class start date and is in addition to the scheduled class time. Minimum age: 18 years.
Pre-requisite: Enhanced Standard First Aid or equivalent current within 6 months. Accepted equivalency is a two day SFA–Level C CPR with AED and AR from a nationally recognized training agency (Red Cross, Ski Patrol, Lifesaving, Heart & Stroke, or other SJA Councils).
Certification Length: N/A. Course completion training card only. Students are required to register with the Alberta College of Paramedics and successfully complete the Provincial EMR exam for certification.

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2020 Course Dates

Mon to Fri (2 weeks) | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

APR: 27-30
MAY: 1 & 4-8

Advanced First Aid Recertification (CSA Advanced)
(Challenge)
$600 • 3 days

This course is designed for individuals who require recertification of their Advanced First Aid certificate. Essential skills are reviewed along with any changes in protocol or scope of practice. To be eligible for Advanced First Aid recertification the student’s last course must have been a complete AFA course. Min. age: 16 years
Pre-requisite: Current SJA Advanced First Aid certificate.

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2020 Course Dates

Mon to Wed | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

APR: 13-15

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Blended 360 hours
$3,175

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Program is intended to prepare candidates for work in the pre-hospital emergency care field, emergency response, and for workers located in remote settings and high-risk occupations such as search and rescue. The program length is a total of 260 hours and consists of 164 hours in-class, approximately 80 hours of online course work, and 16 hours of patient engagement. In addition, there is approximately 100 hours of pre-course self-study required prior to the program start date and completion of an approved Alberta Paramedic Driver Operator Course (APDOC) within 15 weeks from program commencement.

Minimum age: 18 years
Pre-requisite: Candidates must meet the following minimum pre-requisites to be eligible to attend the EMR course:
a) 18 years of age or older
b) Valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s License
c) Current certification (within one year) for Standard First Aid with Level C CPR/AED or BLS (HCP) from an Alberta Workplace Health & Safety recognized training agency
d) High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Must include:
i. English 30-1, 30-2 or equivalent;
ii. Math 10 Pure or 20-1 or equivalent or Math 20 Applied or 20-2 or equivalent; and
iii. Biology 30 or equivalent.
Program Co-requisite
To meet eligibility requirements for the Alberta College of Paramedics exam and licensure, candidates are required to successfully complete an approved Alberta Paramedic Driver Operator Course (APDOC). Candidates must provide proof of successful completion within 15 weeks of commencing the EMR Program. Course fee for the APDOC is currently not included in the EMR Program fees. Registration and payment for the APDOC

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Instructor Development Program (IDP)
$650• 40 hours

The IDP Program prepares participants to become nationally qualified St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR Instructors. This 40-hour course is comprised of three modules: 1) Instructor Development – includes the application of adult learning principles, presentation skills, training strategies, coaching skills, evaluation techniques, and demonstration skills; 2) Administration, Policies & Procedures; and 3) Curriculum Orientation. Min. age: 18 years
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are required to team-teach and be monitored for certification as a St. John Ambulance Instructor and to qualify for instructor licensing by Alberta Council. The certificate is valid for three years.
Pre-requisites: St. John Ambulance’s Enhanced Standard First Aid certificate, completed within 6 months of course start date. Candidates are also required to provide evidence of a clear criminal record dated within 6 months of application date, prior to registration.

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2020 Course Dates

Mon to Fri (1 week) | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MAR: 9-13
JULY: 27-31

 

Fri | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sat & Sun | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOV: 13-15 & 20-22

Instructor Recertification Skills Workshop
$50 • 4 hours

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2020 Course Dates

Sat | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
JULY: 11

Evenings | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FEB: 3
APR: 20
OCT: 19

ITLS Basic/Advanced Provider (International Trauma Life Support)
$425 • 2 days

The ITLS Basic course provides core knowledge and skills appropriate for all levels of EMS personnel, including
EMT-Bs, first responders and other technicians. Designed for providers who are first to evaluate and stabilize the trauma patient. This 16-hour course provides complete training in the skills needed for rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization and transportation of trauma patients. Hands-on stations include:
– Rapid trauma patient assessment and management
– Basic airway management
– Spinal motion restriction — rapid extrication, short back board, helmet management, log roll, and long back board/ scoop stretcher utilization
– Extremity immobilization and traction splint application
Includes textbook and other course materials
Pre-requisites: Current registration as a healthcare professional including first responder, EMR, EMT or other allied health professional who holds suitable qualifications for entry.

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Child Safety Seat Technician Training
$125• 2 days

This course provides training to become a certified technician who can provide information and assistance to parents, caregivers, and others in the correct installation of child safety seats in vehicles and in child passenger safety. Topics include injury prevention and general occupant and vehicle restraint information, regulations, and specific restraint systems. Certification period: 3 years. Min. age: 16 years.

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Child Safety Seat Information Sessions
Free • 2 hours

At selected SJA Centres, this FREE information session is intended to provide parents and caregivers information on how to correctly install a child safety seat and to transport children safely in a vehicle. It also provides an overview of the law in Alberta regarding occupant restraints and is taught by trained volunteers through the Community Services department of St John.

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2020 Course Dates

 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

JAN: 28
FEB: 25
MAR: 24
APR: 28
MAY: 26
JUNE: 23
JULY: 28
SEPT: 22
OCT: 27
NOV: 24

Lifesaver
$30 • up to 1/2 day

This half day mini-course introduces participants to basic First Aid principles and lifesaving skills.
This is a non-certified course that can be modified to meet the needs of your group.

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Safety on the Farm & Standard First Aid
$170 • 2 hours
Safety on the Farm is a 2 hour add-on module that introduces participants to safety on the farm and emergency preparedness. The content addresses common hazards on farms, potential risks, injury prevention, emergency response procedures and control measures to reduce hazards. This module is intended to be added to CPR, EFA or SFA courses to ensure participants also receive important lifesaving skills. Essentially, this becomes a “combo” course and participants receive two certificates: one for the First Aid/CPR course selected and one for Safety on the Farm.

 

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