Advanced First Aid training in Alberta
Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid develops the assessment, treatment and ongoing care skills needed for more demanding workplace and response environments. Alberta currently recognizes the Red Cross Advanced First Aid and CPR/AED Level C course at the Advanced First Aid level.
Group delivery only, at your location, quoted for your site and roster.
- Alberta approval level
- Advanced First Aid
- Program length
- 80 to 120 hours, varies by jurisdiction
- Certification
- Three years
- CPR level
- CPR/AED Level C
What you will learn
Detailed patient assessment
Structured assessment, reassessment and ongoing care for patients who may require extended support before transfer to a health care facility.
Trauma and bleeding emergencies
Practical care for significant injuries, hemorrhage, musculoskeletal trauma and other workplace emergencies.
Medical emergencies
Recognition and care for acute medical conditions, poisoning and environmental emergencies within the first aid scope.
Ongoing care and transport preparation
Monitoring, documentation, patient support and preparation for transfer when care continues over a longer period.
Multiple casualty and workplace response
Scene organization, prioritization and communication when more than one patient or responder is involved.
Alberta approval level
The current Alberta approved first aid training agency list includes Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid and CPR/AED Level C at the Advanced First Aid approval level.
What the required level depends on
Deciding between Intermediate and Advanced First Aid for your site? Alberta first aid coverage depends on worksite hazard level, the number of workers on shift and travel time to a health care facility. Review Workplace First Aid Training or contact Northline before booking.
Who Advanced First Aid is for
Advanced First Aid is for people who need a higher level of workplace first aid capability, including designated advanced first aiders and personnel working in higher hazard, remote or operational environments where more extensive patient care may be required.
Duration and certification
The Canadian Red Cross describes Advanced First Aid as an 80 to 120 hour program depending on jurisdiction. Successful completion results in a three year Advanced First Aid certification. Northline confirms the current Alberta delivery format, learner requirements and scheduling before enrolment.
Who teaches it
Northline's first aid courses are taught by paramedics and firefighters who work in emergency services. The people delivering the course use this material at work.
Ask what happens on a real call, or how a scenario plays out when the patient goes off script, and your instructor answers from their own work.
Northline delivers workplace first aid training across Alberta, including Calgary and Canmore and the Bow Valley.
Program references: Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid and Alberta workplace first aid training.
What people say about our training
“Great training, awesome instructors!”
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“Logan was great to work with. Very prompt and thorough. Helpful and professional in the delivery of our NFPA courses.”
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“Fantastic instructors and very well run.”
“Fantastic instructors and very well run.”
Ryley Dimmer Firefighter, Calgary Fire Department -
“Very enjoyable and thorough!”
“Very enjoyable and thorough!”
Andrew Rasmussen Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Very fun and informative”
“Very fun and informative”
Logan Quirk Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“I have taken this course many times and was pleased to get new knowledge as well as a great reinforcement of existing skills”
“Logan brought a very interesting and relatable program to our group
I have taken this course many times and was pleased to get new knowledge as well as a great reinforcement of existing skills
I would highly recommend this group as trainers!”
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“When we got to the delivery portion of the course, Logan walked me through the grading process so I could come in aware of what was expected.”
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“Outstanding course. Meticulously delivered, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable.”
“Outstanding course. Meticulously delivered, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend Logan and the Northline team!”
Steve Erickson Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Logan is an excellent teacher who is intentional with every story he tells and lesson he teaches.”
“Logan is an excellent teacher who is intentional with every story he tells and lesson he teaches. 100% would recommend to any large group hoping to get Intermediate First Aid Red Cross certified!”
Josie Webber Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Exceptional instruction and care when teaching the red cross first aid course!”
“Exceptional instruction and care when teaching the red cross first aid course!”
Ethan Quirk Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Evaluation process was well defined and run, with clear performance based expectations.”
“Evaluation process was well defined and run, with clear performance based expectations.”
Dave Cran Team Lead & Training Coordinator, Foothills Search & Rescue -
“Great instructor, thorough, knowledgeable and professional.”
“Great instructor, thorough, knowledgeable and professional.”
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Working with River was a game changer. His help throughout the preparation process gave me a lot of confidence walking into the interview. The time and effort River put in to making sure that I understood the process and that I was properly prepared for whatever questions were asked played an integral role in my success at this stage!
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“I had a 10/10 experience with the consulting they provided me in preparation for my STAR format interview.”
“I had a 10/10 experience with the consulting they provided me in preparation for my STAR format interview. Logan & River are professionals that leverage years of experience in their respective fields to give you an edge going into STAR format interviews.
I couldn’t recommend them enough, these two gentlemen will have you ready to succeed.”
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Request Advanced First Aid for your team
Tell us what is driving the requirement, how many people it covers and when you need them certified. Northline confirms the current Canadian Red Cross course pathway and the certification your operation requires before anything is booked.
If the requirement comes from a specific regulation, contract or site rule, quote it in the message. It is the fastest way for us to confirm the right course.
“Excellent Instructors, extremely knowledgeable!”
Kevin MurrayFirefighter/Paramedic, Rockyview County Fire Services
If Standard First Aid meets your requirement, we say so before anything is booked and quote that course instead.
Deciding between Advanced and Standard First Aid for your team? Compare workplace first aid training.