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 despite our best efforts, accidents can still happen. One such accident that can have serious consequences is poisoning and in fact, more than 90% of poisonings occur in the home. Poisoning occurs when a person ingests, inhales, absorbs, or injects harmful substances into their body. The severity of poisoning…
We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Given that there are still sub-zero temperatures outside and with school out the kids will be outside more, it’s important to be aware of hypothermia – a serious health condition that can have life-threatening consequences if left untreated. Therefore, recognizing the signs of hypothermia is essential…
Though it’s approaching a merry time of year, the winter months can be tough. Shorter days and the colder weather of winter can lead to seasonal depression, also known as the “winter blues” or “SAD”, which can cause feelings of sadness and low energy levels. Seasonal depression typically makes people feel extreme fatigue,…
As the air cools and the days get shorter, an annual guest gets ready to pay many Canadians an unwanted visit. The winter blues. The winter can be a difficult time for those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression – especially if they don’t know is how…
It’s that time of year again: the leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler… and seasonal flu season is in full swing. Each year in Canada, the seasonal flu causes an average of 12,200 hospitalizations and 3,500 deaths. While many people might just chalk up a case of the sniffles…
One of the biggest indicators that someone is in need of CPR is if they have no pulse, as this signifies that the heart is no longer pumping blood throughout their body. Without oxygenated blood circulating, the brain and body will die. But, should rescuers be checking for a pulse during CPR? What…
