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First Responder Price Full: $600 Recert: $400 Duration Full: 40 hours in-class Recert: 20 hours in-class Enroll < Back About the Course This Canadian Red Cross First Responder (FR) course is for those interested in extra First Response knowledge. Learn extra knowledge and skills that are great for sporting events, illnesses, and injuries, or in case of emergencies until additional help arrives. This program is great for athletic therapists, Security, and volunteer Fire Departments. Please note that although it is approved for some industries in other provincial jurisdictions, it is not approved as a workplace first aid program or responder level in Alberta. Those applying to the Calgary or Edmonton Fire Department should take the Advanced First Aid, AHASTI's Medical First Responder Program, or AHASTI Emergency Medical Responder Program . Prerequisite Pre-course Requirements: None Recert: Proof of current First Responder certification by a CRC-recognized national training agency required. The CRC-recognized national training agencies include the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (CPR only), Lifesaving Society, and the Canadian Ski Patrol. Course Content The Professional Responder Responding to the call Infection prevention and control Anatomy and physiology Assessment Airway management and respiratory emergencies Circulatory emergencies Shock Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma Musculoskeletal injuries Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries Head and spinal injuries Acute and chronic illnesses Poisoning Environmental illnesses Pregnancy, labour and delivery Special populations Crisis intervention Reaching, lifting and extricating patients Multiple-casualty incidents Includes any other content required by specific legislation Course Completion Successfully demonstrate the required skills Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one each, medical and trauma) Attend and participate in 100% of the course Course Materials Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text (e-book is included in the course, hard copy available for purchase) Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook (e-workbook included)

First Aid & CPR Instructor Recertification Price $200.00 Duration 6 hours in-class Enroll < Back About the Course This recertification is for Instructors currently teaching CPR, Basic (Emergency)/Intermediate (Standard) First Aid, Childcare First Aid, or Marine Basic First Aid. As of 2024, Red Cross Instructors now recertify each discipline individually before individual certification expiry dates. Prerequisites: Have a current Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor certification. Have taught a minimum of three Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program courses during the three-year certification period. One course must have been taught in each discipline the Instructor is seeking recertification (course taught must be at the highest level of certification within each discipline; recertification and blended courses also qualify). Local legislators may set additional requirements. Please check the legislation in your area for further requirements. Courses taught in combination (e.g., Standard First Aid and CPR C) do not count as separate courses for recertification prerequisites. Certification: Certifications are valid for 3 years from the certification date identified on the instructor certification.

Continuing Education Credits Price varies Duration varies Enroll < Back About the Course Stay certified and sharp! AHASTI offers engaging, hands-on Continuing Education opportunities that count toward your Alberta College of Paramedics renewal. Our courses help you maintain your skills, grow your confidence, and meet your competency credit requirements—while staying connected to the profession you love. AHASTI EMR Refresher - 60 credits Red Cross Psychological First Aid Course - 36 credits Red Cross Psychological First Aid Instructor - 42 credits Red Cross Self Care (online) - 6 credits Red Cross Caring for Others (online ) - 6 credits Red Cross Level C Recertification - 9 credits Red Cross CPR Level C - 12 credits Red Cross Basic Life Support Recertification - 6 credits Red Cross Basic Life Support - 9 credits Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support - 12 credits Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support Renewal - 9 credits Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support Instructor - 24 credits ACLS - 42 credits PALS - 42 credits ITLS Basic - 48 credits ITLS Basic Renewal - 24 credits ITLS Instructor - 48 credits

ITLS Basic Full & Renewal Certification Price New: $400 Renewal: $250 Duration New: 16 hours in-class Renewal: 8 hours in-class Enroll < Back About the Course AHASTI ITLS Basic Provider course full and renewal includes classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and testing for ITLS Basic certification. Innovative skills stations let you practice the abilities appropriate for your level of certification. With its comprehensive approach to core knowledge and skills, ITLS Basic Provider is appropriate for all levels of EMS personnel— Medical First Responders, EMRs, paramedics, trauma nurses, and physicians. Courses are offered in Calgary. Prerequisite: Provider Course: Current first responder including Firefighters, Medical First Responders and EMR to paramedics, trauma nurses, and physicians. Renewal: Current ITLS Basic Certification Course Content: Didactic: Scene Size-up Trauma Assessment and Management Airway Management Thoracic Trauma Shock Head Trauma Spinal Trauma Abdominal Trauma Extremity Trauma Burns Pediatric Trauma Geriatric Trauma Trauma in Pregnancy The Impaired Patient Trauma Arrest Standard Precautions Skills Stations: Assessment skills Airway skills Thoracic trauma skills Vascular access skills Spine management skills Extremity trauma skills Course Completion: • Successfully pass a practical exam • Min. 75% mark for the written exam • Attend and participate in 100% of the course Course Materials: The course manual is the 9th edition of the ITLS for Emergency Care Providers text, available for purchased at checkout. Contact itls@ahasti.ca for more information or any questions.

First Aid and CPR Instructor Price Duration $780.00 Approx. 8.75 hrs online and 34 hrs in-class + Teach Experience Enroll < Back About the Course First Aid & CPR Instructors support the Red Cross First Aid Program through the delivery of our First Aid and CPR courses. Candidates enter our comprehensive Instructor Development Program, designed to prepare them to support dynamic, learner-centred classroom environments. First Aid & CPR Instructor Development Pathway Below is the pathway to become a certified First Aid & CPR Instructor. You must successfully complete each step before advancing to the next step. Certification is valid for three years. 1. Evaluate Skills and Check Prerequisites Confirm prerequisites are met: you must be 18 years or older, have a valid Canadian issued participant certificate at the Intermediate (Standard) First Aid with CPR level C, and successfully complete a skills evaluation. 2. Fundamentals of Instruction Complete the Fundamentals of Instruction online component (8 hrs*), and a classroom component (14 hrs 30 min) focused on the application of fundamentals. 3. Discipline-Specific Classroom Component Attend the First Aid & CPR discipline-specific classroom component (14 hrs 30 min), which focuses on the specific skills of that program. 4. Teaching Experience Complete the Teaching Experience online module (30-45 min*) and a classroom component with the support of a Teaching Experience Supervisor. 5. Certification An electronic certification will be issued upon completion. Certified Instructors can teach CPR Levels A and C, Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency Child Care First Aid, and Standard Child Care First Aid courses. * Online learning time will vary depending on the learner. Pre-requisite: 18 years old and proof of a current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid with CPR level C Certification: Red Cross First Aid Instructor valid for 3 years. To maintain this certification, each instructor must teach a minimum of three Canadian Red Cross First Aid programs during the three-year certification. One course must be at the Intermediate (Standard) First Aid or Standards Childcare First Aid. After You Become a Certified Instructor Becoming certified is only the first step. To teach Canadian Red Cross programs, you must either: Become a Red Cross Training Partner, or Teach under an existing Training Partner such as AHASTI Instructor certification alone does not permit independent course delivery.

Psychological First Aid Instructor Price Duration $780.00 Approx. 8.75 hrs online and 34 hrs in-class + Teach Experience Enroll < Back About the Course Psychological First Aid Instructors support the delivery of our Psychological First Aid and Self-Care & Wellness courses. Candidates will develop competencies in facilitating case-based learning, and how to support learners in understanding a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. Psychological First Aid Instructor Development Pathway Below is the pathway to become a certified Instructor. You must successfully complete each step before advancing to the next step. Certification is valid for three years. 1. Check Prerequisites Confirm prerequisites are met: you must be 18 years or older, have a valid Psychological First Aid certification. 2. Fundamentals of Instruction Complete the Fundamentals of Instruction online component (8 hrs*), and a classroom component (14 hrs 30 min) focused on the application of fundamentals. 3. Psychological First Aid - Discipline-Specific Classroom Component Attend this classroom component (14 hrs 30 min), which focuses on: Loss, stress, and grief and how they affect us Psychological First Aid How to facilitate problem-based/case study learning Selecting, planning and facilitating an activity 4. Teaching Experience Complete the Teaching Experience online module (30-45 min*) and a classroom component with the support of a Teaching Experience Supervisor. 5. Certification An electronic certification will be issued upon completion. Certified Instructors can teach the participant-level certification courses (Psychological First Aid and Self-Care & Wellness) * Online learning time will vary depending on the learner. Pre-requisite: 18 years of age and holds a current Psychological First Aid Certification Certification: Red Cross Psychological First Aid Instructor valid for 3 years. To maintain this certification, each instructor must teach a minimum of three Canadian Red Cross First Aid programs during the three-year certification. One course must be at the Psychological First Aid level. After You Become a Certified Instructor Becoming certified is only the first step. To teach Canadian Red Cross programs, you must either: Become a Red Cross Training Partner, or Teach under an existing Training Partner such as AHASTI Instructor certification alone does not permit independent course delivery.

Emergency Medical Responder Course (EMR) Price Tuition: $3000 Program Fees: $1326 Equipment: approx $600 Duration 240 hours/12 Weeks Enroll < Back About the Course The AHASTI Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) program equips future practitioners to handle urgent medical and traumatic scenarios. This comprehensive program includes essential components such as ITLS, BLS CPR, and emergency driving knowldge. Finish your entire EMR program in 12 weeks. WHY AHASTI EMR? Alberta College of Paramedics 5-year approval Saskatchewan College of Paramedics approved Eligible for Alberta and Canada Student Loans Above the national average pass rate at the COPR exam High Graduation and Employment rates Dedicated, knowledgeable instructors COST AND DURATION Tuition: $3000 Program Fees: $1326 Equipment, Books, Other Material: approx $600 Primarily Instructor-Led (in-class): 240 hrs BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIAL New textbook has been introduced! May be purchased as a digital version or hardcopy. This popular text is also used by other programs, allowing students to purchase second hand copies to help reduce costs. Students must also have a hard copy of the 1st edition ITLS Course Manual (new for 2026) required for the program. Students are welcome to borrow from a friend, purchase new or used from elsewhere, or buy new from AHASTI. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Student must have their gear for this program, including: Stethoscope Blood Pressure Cuff Penlight Pulse Oximeter Medical Scissors Safety Goggles One-way CPR mask (not plastic shield) AHASTI has complete equipment kits of basic training quality available for purchase, or student can bring their own. PREREQUISITE: High School Courses Math 10C or 20-1 or 20-2 (or equivalent) Biology 30 or Science 30 (or equivalent) English 30-1 or 30-2 (or equivalent) Class 5 driver's license (GDL accepted) Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid with CPR level C/AED COURSE EXPECTATIONS 100% attendance is mandatory; lateness will not be tolerated. Respect for each other, the instructor, the facility, and the equipment. Professionalism— Students are expected to demonstrate the same level of professionalism as would be expected of any EMS personnel. All assignments, skills and exams must be completed on time and at a grade of 75% or higher on all components Students must complete the licensing requirements with the Alberta College of Paramedics within 1 year of completing their EMR course. If not, the Alberta College of Paramedics may ask students to complete a refresher or full EMR program. COMPLETION Successfully demonstrate all skills Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation Attend and participate in 100% of the course Completion of all components such as ITLS, BLS CPR, Patient Engagement, etc. CERTIFICATION 3-year certification. All successful candidates wanting to work as an EMR in the province of Alberta must register with the governing body - the Alberta College of Paramedics

ITLS Instructor Certification Price $400 Duration 7 hours in-class Enroll < Back About the Course This ITLS Instructor course hosted at AHASTI will use the newly updated ITLS content to ensure candidates will not be required to update their instructor certification after completion. Textbook - All Instructor Candidates must have the 1st edition ITLS Course Manual for Emergency Care Providers. Candidates must complete all steps to confirm registration. Download the ITLS application and submit to ITLS directly within 30 days BEFORE any ITLS Instructor Course for approval. Here’s how the new ITLS Instructor program works: 1. Complete the ITLS Provider course you wish to teach (Advanced, Basic, or Pediatric). Individuals who complete an Advanced course can teach Basic or Advanced-level courses. 2. Earn the Instructor Potential designation by achieving specific scores on both the Written and Practical Exams at the Provider course: At least 86% on the Written Exam Excellent on the Patient Assessment Practical Exam 3. Purchase and complete the Instructor Course Online Component, an 8-module online course built on a foundation of adult education principles. Buy the Instructor Course Online Component 4. Attend an Instructor Course Classroom Component course, where you will review and practice facilitating skill stations, administering testing procedures, and evaluating student performance. 5. Be monitored while teaching a lecture, skill station, and testing at an ITLS Provider course. 6. Receive your ITLS Instructor card and become eligible to instruct at ITLS courses. NOTE: If you have not already met the requirements outlined in items #1 and #2 above, you must complete them before you are eligible to become an ITLS instructor. Do not purchase the Instructor Course Online Component program unless you are certain you have fulfilled these requirements. If you have any questions about whether you can take the Instructor Course Online Component to become an ITLS Instructor, don't hesitate to contact our EMS Program team at itls@ahasti.ca before purchasing the program.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Price Full : $300 Renewal : $200 Duration Full : 14 hours in-class Renewal : 8 hours in-class Enroll < Back About the Course: The Heart and Stroke Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is the premier advanced resuscitation program designed for healthcare providers to improve outcomes with adult patients experiencing a cardiovascular emergency. You can practice and train in dynamic role-playing situations that mirror real life and will help you as a healthcare provider. You will be introduced to a wide range of life-threatening, all-hands-on-deck scenarios that involve systems of care, immediate post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes. The goal is to strengthen your ability to communicate and work effectively as a critical member of a team. Prerequisite: Full: Current Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certificate and ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate (passing score = 70%) Renewal: Current Heart and Stroke BLS and ACLS certification Course Content: The ACLS course focuses on building knowledge so you are confident and ready to perform high-quality CPR in various settings. The course covers: High-quality BLS Recognition of common cardiac ECG rhythms Effective management of airways and use of adjuncts Knowledge of cardiac pharmacology Practical management of complex cases High-performance team skills Course Completion: ACLS Provider Certificate Valid for 2 yrs CME/CPD Credits: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Heart & Stroke BLS Provider & BLS Provider Renewal Course eligible for two (2) credits per hour under Section 2 of the MOC Program as “Traineeships.” Heart & Stroke is committed to continuous assessment and accreditation of our resuscitation programs. Check with your college or professional affiliation to see if this course is eligible for credits.

If you're looking for a Babysitting or Stay-Safe training course in Calgary or Red Deer, check out our Youth Courses section under Find a Course. Stay Safe! (Ages 9 - 13) Price $60 Duration 5 hours in-class Enroll < Back About the Course: Children are frequently required to face challenges in real-life situations. The Canadian Red Cross program, Stay Safe! , aims to provide children with relevant skills suitable for their age and their ability to enhance their safety. By participating in this program, children will be equipped with the necessary tools to ensure their safety in various scenarios, whether within their community or alone. The training is available in Calgary and Red Deer, or you can request our Mobile Training Unit to visit your location. Prerequisite: Ages 9 - 13 years of age or completed grade 3 Couse Content: Importance of responsibility and respect while being accountable for yourself Importance of setting and following rules around safety when staying on your own How to stay safe at home and within the community How to prepare, recognize and respond to unexpected situations, (i.e. inclement weather, strangers, unanticipated visits) Basic first aid skills What to Bring: If each participant could bring a stuffed animal or baby doll large enough to practice dressing and diapering. Individual snacks and a bag lunch. (please, no nut products)

If you're looking for a Babysitting or Stay-Safe training course in Calgary or Red Deer, check out our Youth Courses section under Find a Course. Basic First Aid with CPR Level C (Ages 15 - 18) Price $110 Duration In-class Option: 7.5 hours Blended Option: 4 hours online learning + 4.5 hours in-class Enroll < Back About the Course: Level up with AHASTI’s Basic First Aid! Learn CPR Level C and AED—perfect for students, young workers, and anyone ready to help. Prerequisite: This class is for Youth 15 - 18 years old only Couse Content: Get certified with AHASTI’s Basic or Emergency First Aid course in Calgary and Red Deer. Covers life-saving skills, CPR Level C, and AED use—ideal for workplace and community responders. Full and recertification options to meet Alberta OHS requirements available. Course Content: The Red Cross Preparing to respond The EMS system Check, Call, Care Airway emergencies Breathing and Circulation emergencies First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest Wound care Includes opioid poisoning awareness information Course Completion Criteria: Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation (available in French or English only) Attend and participate in 100% of the course What to Bring: If each participant could bring a stuffed animal or baby doll large enough to practice dressing and diapering. Individual snacks and a bag lunch. (please, no nut products)