In 2023 the province of Alberta made it a requirement that all OH&S approved providers to provide certification for the one day course as “basic” first aid. Providers were no longer allowed to name the certificate emergency first aid, rather it has to be called basic first aid. This certificate, provided through Edmonton First Aid at the north Edmonton training centre is valid for 3 years and includes CPR and AED certification and training. For more information about basic first aid training in North Edmonton scroll through the following page.
The Cheapest Basic First Aid Provider in Edmonton
Check out the breakdown of the pricing with all the major providers of basic first aid in Edmonton
- Lifesaver YEG – $105 plus tax
- Spectrum Safety – $115 plus tax
- Breath for Life – $120 plus tax
- Edmonton First Aid – 89.99 includes tax
Edmonton First Aid is the dramatically lower priced provider of OH&S approved basic first aid training.
Quality of Programs
The following are some basic quality control program issues with third party providers such as Lifesaver YEG and Breath for Life.
- Both Breath for Life and Lifesaver YEG must follow basic program standards such as 3 participants per mannequin which can limit your time learning as you may have to wait your turn for an opportunity with the mannequin.
- Both Breath for Life and Lifesaver YEG may never be audited by the training partner so it can bring into question the quality of basic first aid training.
- Third party training providers may be limited to the instructors they may or may not be able to train which can limit the pool of workers.
Training providers such as Spectrum safety and Edmonton First Aid must adhere to direct quality control guidelines set by Alberta OH&S rather than through a training partner. Direct contact with OH&S generally leads to higher quality programs.
Hours of Operation
Please compare the operating hours of the major first aid training providers in Edmonton.
- Edmonton First Aid: 8:30 am to 9:00 pm Monday through to Sunday
- Spectrum Safety Services: Closed on Weekends and Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Breath For Life: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Closed on Weekends
- Lifesaver YEG: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday. 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Weekends.
Edmonton First Aid provides the longest contact times for it’s customers making it a leading provider in Edmonton.
Best Basic First Aid Provider in Edmonton
The best provider is clearly Edmonton First Aid with it’s exceptionally lower prices and higher quality programs. use the following details to register for a basic first aid course in Edmonton today.
- Website: https://firstaidcpredmonton.ca/locations/north-edmonton-training-centre/
- Telephone: +17808090829
- Address: 11823 114 Ave NW #202, Edmonton, AB T5G 2Y6
The north Edmonton training centre, which opened in 2022, is conveniently located just south of Kingsway and Yellowhead highway. It’s near NAIT, Norquest College and MacEwan University. Located nearby St. Alberts, it also serves Inglewood, Blatchford and North Central Edmonton. Lots of free onsite parking is available at this new training facility. All first aid courses are OH&S approved.