First Aid Training Edmonton | Touchback Safety
Please call our office to register for all First Aid training. We offer four course options to suit different workplace requirements and experience levels.
Intermediate First Aid CPR/AED Level C — $150.00
This 16-hour course is the most commonly required First Aid training in Alberta workplaces. Previously called Standard First Aid, it gives participants the skills and knowledge to respond effectively until EMS arrives.
In addition to CPR, this course covers a wide range of emergency scenarios. Therefore, it is the right choice for most workplaces that require comprehensive first aid certification.
Certification Details
- Certified by Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Occupational Health and Safety
- Valid for 3 years
- Recertification available upon request — call our office to arrange
- Blended Learning option available — see below for details
What This Course Covers
- Legal requirements and responsibilities in Alberta workplaces
- The need for and importance of CPR
- The Sign of Life primary assessment
- CPR for adults, children, and infants
- AED training
- Partial and complete airway obstructions for adults, children, and infants
- Special considerations when performing CPR
- Basic structure and function of the respiratory and circulatory systems
- Risk factors of cardiovascular disease
- Signs, symptoms, and first aid for angina, heart attack, TIA, and stroke
- Severe external bleeding, amputations, and care for amputated tissue
- Internal bleeding and shock
- Unconsciousness and fainting
- Recovery position
- Closed and open wounds
- Scalp, ear, eye, mouth, and nose injuries
- Thermal injuries (burns)
- Chemical and electrical injuries (burns)
- Drowning, hyperventilation, asthma, anaphylaxis, inhalation, and chest injuries
- Principles of secondary assessment
- Head, spine, and pelvic injuries
- Poisons, bites, and stings
- Cold and heat emergencies
- Diabetic emergencies and seizures
- Emergency childbirth
- Bone and joint injuries
- First aid kits
Basic First Aid CPR/AED Level C — $120.00
This 8-hour course is a one-day introduction to First Aid. Previously called Emergency First Aid, it concentrates primarily on CPR skills, controlling bleeding, treating shock, and managing respiratory emergencies.
Because this course covers the core essentials, it suits worksites with lower-risk environments or workers who need a foundational certification quickly.
Certification Details
- Certified by Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Occupational Health and Safety
- Valid for 3 years
What This Course Covers
- Legal requirements and responsibilities in Alberta workplaces
- The need for and importance of CPR
- The Sign of Life primary assessment
- CPR for adults, children, and infants
- AED training
- Partial and complete airway obstructions for adults, children, and infants
- Special considerations when performing CPR
- Basic structure and function of the respiratory and circulatory systems
- Risk factors of cardiovascular disease
- Signs, symptoms, and first aid for angina, heart attack, TIA, and stroke
- Severe external bleeding, amputations, and care for amputated tissue
- Internal bleeding and shock
- Unconsciousness and fainting
- Recovery position
- Closed and open wounds
- Scalp, ear, eye, mouth, and nose injuries
- Thermal injuries (burns)
- Chemical and electrical injuries (burns)
- Head and spine injuries
Blended Learning First Aid CPR/AED Level C
Our Blended Learning option lets participants complete the theory portion online before attending a one-day in-class practical session. Because it offers flexibility without sacrificing quality, it is a popular choice for busy workers.
Pricing
- Intermediate First Aid: $50 theory portion + $100 practical portion
- Basic First Aid: $50 theory portion + $65 practical portion
Please call our office to register for this course.
Course Length
- Part 1: 6 to 8 hours of online learning (time may vary by learner)
- Part 2: 7 hours of in-class practical training
This course meets legislation requirements for provincial and territorial worker safety and insurance boards. It also includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Therefore, it is equivalent to the traditional two-day Standard First Aid course.
Certification Details
- Certified by Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Workplace Health and Safety
- Valid for 3 years
- Recertification available upon request — call our office to arrange
Health Care Provider CPR
This 4-hour course is for workers and students in healthcare settings such as dentistry, chiropractic, rehabilitation, and assisted living. Because it follows the 2020 CPR guidelines, it meets the highest current standards for healthcare providers.
A renewal option is available for those with a valid HCP certificate at $70 per person for group bookings of 8 or more.
This course is equivalent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada’s Health Care Provider CPR program. However, retraining is recommended every year prior to expiry.
What This Course Covers
- Adult and child CPR — one and two rescuer
- AED training
- Infant CPR
- Artificial respiration
- Adult, child, and infant obstructed airway management
- Advanced airway management — bag valve mask
- Recovery position
- Recognizing signs and symptoms of heart attack
- Reducing risk factors of heart disease
- Healthy heart living and lifestyle choices
- Disease transmission and barrier devices
- Special situations