The main objective of first aid is to contain any injuries that occur during a medical emergency or accident. First aid is thus not the preserve of medical staff but a critical skill for anyone, particularly parents and caregivers. This diploma course provides a set of skills you can use to handle various emergency situations. We also describe what every first aid kit should contain and discuss relevant environmental and medical policies.

In this free online course, learn the fundamental skills of paediatric first aid for children and infants.

Learn how to conduct first aid, deal with workplace emergencies and potentially save a life in this free online course.

This course establishes the importance of first aid techniques used to manage medical emergencies. We show you how to assess different situations and identify the dangers facing both you and others. We explain when to call for emergency assistance and how those services may change when you travel. We also show you how to perform CPR and respond to seizures. This first aid training helps you to respond to emergency situations and even saves lives.

Acute Stress Prevention and Psychological First Aid course examines the current knowledge of intervening in situations of stress and crisis and the tools to help the individual.

This free online course provides all the necessary knowledge for performing first aid for sports injuries.

This free online certificate course teaches you how to use CPR, AED and first aid to save lives.

This free online course will equip you with the skills required to respond to a wide range of medical emergencies.

Learn how to save someone’s life in a crisis with this free online certificate course on basic life support (BLS).

This course equips participants with the confidence, skills and knowledge required to recognise and manage a sick or injured person using key first aid principles. Participants will learn to provide first aid response, essential life support and to manage the sick or injured person until the arrival of medical assistance. After successfully completing this course graduates will receive a Statement of Attainment in Provide First Aid (Unit Code: HLTAID011 ).

Topics covered This course provides basic life saving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations.

After successful competition of the unit student will be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

First aid knowledge is an invaluable skill for both you as an individual and for your community. Knowing how to provide quick medical treatment whilst waiting for a professional to arrive can save lives. In an emergency situation whether at home, or in the workplace, do not be a helpless witness. Be the difference between life and death and learn how to save lives.

Whether you are thinking about learning First Aid as a hobby or you need to learn first aid for work and the family to boost your career to the next level, our Emergency First Aid For Work and Family Diploma can provide you with the insight, skills and knowledge you need to thrive with this skill.

This programme is the highest level of First Aid in the Province of Alberta. It is geared towards those who are currently involved in the industry as “First Aid Attendants. It is the programme of choice for those working in Alberta Business and Industry, in accordance with Provincial Workplace Health and Safety Legislation. This programme includes classrooms, skills stations, and simulations of medical and traumatic emergencies. Our course meets the requirements for hiring with the City of Edmonton Fire Department. A full-time programme of 80-90 hours is available to accommodate your schedule.