First Edition is a local Calgary First Aid Training company specializing in corporate and private/group onsite Red Cross First Aid and CPR training, as well as online safety courses. We are a National Philips AED and AED Accessory Distributor, equipping Canadians with the skills and devices necessary to save a life for over 15 years.
We have qualified, friendly, knowledgable staff available to answer any questions you have about making a purchase, troubleshooting, renting an AED for your event, or signing up for a First Aid Course. Please choose the appropriate form below.
Have our qualified First Aid instructors come to you! minimum class size of 8 and a maximum of 14 students.
Maximum of 6 and a minimum of 3 students, courses held at First Edition First Aid Training, Bay 11-6125 12th street SE.
Have the convenience of flexibility of learning from anywhere. First Aid Training Programs (Red Cross Training Program Only) online with in-house skills and testing.
We all know that first aid kits are a crucial component of ensuring that you’re prepared for an emergency, from life-threatening to a scraped knee. But, what’s the point of having a well-stocked first aid kit if the contents inside aren’t functioning properly? The truth is that indeed, first aid kits expire. Here’s why:…
Spring break is less than a week away – who’s going on vacation?! A report released by the Canadian Red Cross “found that the most frequent activities for immersion deaths are now aquatic, including swimming and wading. This is followed by boating, especially fishing”. If you will be doing any of these activities…
Have you ever been watching an emergency scene in a movie with a stranger giving mouth-to-mouth CPR and thought to yourself, “Well, that seems risky. What about germs?!” You’re not alone. While medical dramas showcase the life-saving power of CPR, they often neglect to address the elephant in the room – how do you protect…
We generally spend most of our time either at home or in our community, so there is a good chance that first aid skills will come in handy at some point. This makes basic first aid training and knowledge important to have since injury and illness can happen to anyone, at any time. Benefits…
Mental health and physical health, both mind and body, are linked. We already know this from this previous blog post, that optimism and happiness can improve heart health. In Canada, mental health is one of the leading causes of disability and half of all Canadians aged 40 and above have either experienced or currently live…
As we are deep into the cold winter months, you’ll see slips, falls, and more serious accidents happening around you, and knowing basic first aid will come in handy. Did you know that as many as 30% of car accidents in Canada happen on snowy, icy, or wet roads with most occurring between November and…
