Online CPR / AED – Levels A (Adult) and C (Adult, Child, and Infant)
This course does NOT include First Aid. If you require first aid as well as CPR, please see our Emergency First Aid with CPR or Standard First Aid with CPR pages.
Part 1: Online Learning
After registering, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the Canadian Red Cross’s online learning portal within 1 business day. If you register for a course on a weekend, you will receive your online learning access on the following Monday, or the following business day if it is a holiday weekend. Participants will be required to complete the in-person classroom training within 45 days of the date of registration.
Part 2: Classroom Learning
Classroom learning includes hands-on practical CPR skills. Participants must complete Part 1 before attending, and they must complete the in-person classroom training within 45 days of the date of registration.
Bring your certificate of completion to Part 2 as proof of eligibility. Complete Part 2 in order to receive your three-year certification.
Course Features:
The Red Cross CPR course (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a comprehensive course, providing the necessary skills required in the workplace or at home.
- Canadian Red Cross authorized; meets federal, and most provincial, Standard First Aid and CPR regulations
- Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines
- Once both parts are complete, receive a 3-year Canadian Red Cross Certification
Course Length
- Full Course (3-year certification) – 3 hours online learning and 3 hours in-class time
- Recertification – 2 hours online learning and 2.5 hours in-class time
Cost
- Full Course (certification)
- Both Parts – $85.00
- Part 2: Classroom Learning – $45.00
- Recertification
- Both Parts – $75.00
- Part 2: Classroom Learning – $40.00
Corporate & Group Rates
Please contact us for information.
CPR/AED Course Content
- The Red Cross
- Responding to Emergencies
- Check, Call, Care
- Recovery position
- Choking
- Assisting with medications
- Angina and heart attack
- Stroke
- CPR and AED
- Deadly bleeding
Supported Browsers
You must use a supported browser to complete your online learning. Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge are supported at this time. Internet Explorer is NOT a supported browser.
Course Schedule
Part 1: Online Learning can be completed on your own schedule! This self-paced learning is intended to be flexible to meet your needs. Note: If you register for this course on a weekend, you will get your online learning access on the following Monday (or following business day if it is a holiday weekend).
Participants will be required to complete the in-person classroom training within 45 days of registration.
*If you are experiencing any error codes with your online Red Cross portal, your fastest solution is to email myrcsupport@redcross.ca with a short description (including name and email) and they will be able to help you directly.
NOTE: After you have access to your online learning, there is a $10.00 fee to make any changes, transfers, or upgrades to a different online learning course. If you have any questions, please call 403-452-7727 before registering.
Locations:
- North: Suite 252, 1632 – 14 Ave N.W. Calgary AB (North Hill Professional Centre)
- South: 502 Heritage Dr. S.W. Calgary AB (Rose Kohn Arena)
Due to technical difficulties with the Red Cross website, online courses will be released to participants within 24-48 business hours of registration. If you require your course sooner, we recommend an in-person course at this time.
If you are registering now, choose a date for Part 2 while registering for your course.