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Efficiency Starts on the Training Ground

At the core of our work is the belief that when crews train together, they respond smoother, think faster, and treat more effectively. That is why we train where you work - using your equipment, your environment, and your team.Through training that builds trust, proficiency, and strength, we're raising the bar for what medical readiness looks like in the fire service.


Better training. Tighter crews. Stronger outcomes.

Advanced Courses

Medical First Responder (Alberta)

Medical First Responder

Cost Dependent on Components

For Fire Departments and firefighter applicants - this course is customizable based on needs of fire departments.

Please contact us for info about component options or see link below.

Meets Requirements For:

  • Alberta Health Services (AHS) Medical First Response Partner Agency program 
  • NFPA 1006 - Rescue Technician Medical Requirements
  • Calgary and Edmonton Fire Department Applicants
  • Application to the current Primary Care Paramedic programs at SAIT and NAIT (ITLS Required)

Minimum 6-8 Participants

Advanced First Aid

$1100

80 Hour Course

Learners will gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate patient assessments, interventions, and ongoing care in the workplace. This course meets CSA Standard First Aid Training for the Workplace.

Meets Requirements For:

  • Alberta Health Services (AHS) Medical First Response Partner Agency program 
  • NFPA 1006 - Rescue Technician Medical Requirements
  • Calgary and Edmonton Fire Department Applicants

Minimum 6-8 Participants


Professional Responder Courses (Mainly Used Outside Alberta)

First Responder

$650

40 Hour Course

For professionals in a fire service, rescue team, workplace response team, sports-medicine professionals, lifeguards and ski patrol. This course includes comprehensive first aid and CPR skills for professional first responders or those training to become first responders. Course teaches the patient assessment model, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, and care for a variety of acute and chronic conditions. 

Minimum 4 Participants

Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

$1100-$1500

80 Hour Course (120 in BC)

Follows the National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP) as defined by the Paramedic Association of Canada. 

NOTE: While this course may be used as medical training for the workplace or fire departments in Alberta, this does not meet the requirements to examine or register with the Alberta College of Paramedics.

Minimum 8 Participants


International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)

ITLS Basic

$400*

16 Hour Course

For Practitioners with the following designations: 

-Medical First Responder

-Emergency Medical Responder

-Licensed Practical Nurse

-Primary Care Paramedic

Minimum 4 Participants (Can be combined with ITLS Advanced)

Duty to Respond

$200

8 Hour Course

For non-EMS First Responders who have a duty to respond to emergencies (firefighters, law enforcement, security personnel, etc).

Minimum 6 Participants

ITLS Advanced

$450*

16 Hour Course

For Practitioners with the following Designations: 

-Advanced Care Paramedic

-Registered/Psychiatric Nurse

-Nurse Practitioner

-Physician

Minimum 4 Participants (Can be combined with ITLS Basic)


Recertification Courses

Advanced First Aid Recertification

$600

40 Hour Course

All participants must have a valid current AFA certificate.

6 Participant Minimum

ITLS Recertification

$250

8 Hour Course

All participants must have a valid current ITLS certificate

6 Participant Minimum

Prices are per participant and are subject to change.

*Textbooks for Advanced Courses

Participants in Advanced Courses are required to have access to a copy of the associated textbook (Emergency Care for Professional Responders, or ITLS 9th Edition).


Red Cross Professional Responder Courses come with a digital copy of the associated textbook and workbook (to be used on a laptop, phone, or tablet) but if a participant requires a hard copy, they may order one. Textbooks - $150, Workbooks - $15.


*ITLS Courses are required to have a hard or digital copy of the textbook 30 days before the class date. They may be purchased by the participant or participants may order one from Apollo for $127.50. They are not included in the price of the course. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Medical First Responder Information

MFR Info Packet (pdf)Download
AHS MFR Training Standards (pdf)Download
AHS MFR Comparison Chart 2025 (pdf)Download
NFPA Requirements (pdf)Download
OH&S Approved Training Agencies (pdf)Download
CFD Hiring Requirements (pdf)Download
EFD Hiring Requirements (pdf)Download

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