CPR Class in South Calgary

Would you know what to do if someone was choking and unconscious? Would you know what to do if someone needed CPR? Would you know how to apply an automated external defibrillator? Learn these skills and more by enrolling in a CPR class in South Calgary with Calgary First Aid. This training centre offers a number of different CPR courses including lay person CPR level “A”, recertification’s and basic life support (formerly known as CPR HCP). All of the above mentioned courses will teach you the skills to manage all the scenarios mentioned above. Learn many life saving techniques and more when you take a CPR class in South Calgary with Calgary First Aid.

South Training Centre

Located by Blackfoot Trail, Glenmore Trail, Deerfoot trail and Highway Number 2, this training centre is easily accessible via vehicle and provides plenty of free parking space. It proudly serves Fairfiew, Millican Estates, Riverbend, Kingsland and Acadia with OH&S approved standard, emergency and advanced first aid. The most popular CPR classes available include CPR level “A”, “C” and “HCP”. Basic Life Support (BLS) classes are also available. Recertification classes for all are also available. For more information about the location check out the map below:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

The following are the top 10 frequently asked questions when registering for a CPR class in South Calgary:

  1. How long does a CPR course take? It takes approximately 3 to 8 hours to complete a CPR course and receive certification.
  2. Do I have to take a written exam? Yes, in order to successfully complete the course you will need to score a minimum 70% on the written exam.
  3. Can I just challenge the final exam and get the award without taking the class? No, the instructor will also need to see your skills in order to successfully complete the course.
  4. Who is the cheapest CPR class provider in Calgary? Without question Calgary First aid is the cheapest provider in Calgary.
  5. Is on-line CPR training the same as in class? No, learning CPR includes learning the skill on how to do it. Your skills will need to be graded in order to successfully complete the course.
  6. What is the difference between CPR level “HCP” and BLS? Basic life support (BLS) is the version of CPR training that has taken over for CPR HCP. They only have a few minor differences and are almost the same course. Most individuals are now required to have BLS training rather than CPR HCP
  7. When will I receive my CPR certification? Once you successfully complete the course you will receive your wallet sized certificate which is the only approved award.
  8. What is the difference between the Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, St Johns Ambulance and St Mark James Training? All of the above mentioned providers follow the same provincial standards and regulations. St. Mark James and St. Johns Ambulance are operated without third party operators. Lifesaving Society and the Red Cross are operated by third party providers.
  9. Is AED training included in CPR?  Yes, automated external defibrillator training is part of all CPR courses and has been for a few decades.
  10. Does CPR training include first aid? No, participants can take stand-alone CPR training without any first aid certification.

Learn the skills to save a life by taking a CPR class with Calgary First Aid at the south Calgary training centre.

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