Effective January 1, 2022, a valid standard first-aid and CPR-C certification is required to complete your registration application.
Existing Registrants
A valid standard first-aid and CPR-C certification will be required to complete your renewal application for March 31, 2023. Standard first-aid and CPR-C certification is not required for March 31, 2022 renewal.
Certification Requirements
A certification must include the following information:
Indication of standard first-aid and CPR-C (at minimum)
Recipient
Expiry date
Training provider (must be approved by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety)
Examples of Acceptable First-aid and CPR Training
First-aid
CPR
Standard first-aid Advanced first-aid First Responder
CPR-C with AED CPR-HCP BLS Provider First Responder
Emergency first-aid, CPR-A, CPR-B, or CPR with no indication of level are not accepted.
Approved Training Agencies
The CAA does not approve training agencies. Registrants must obtain standard first-aid and CPR-C training from an organization approved by the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. The complete list of the approved training agencies can be found on the Alberta Government’s website: https://ohs-pubstore.labour.alberta.ca/fa018. Many programs offer 3-year certification. Ensure to check how long your chosen program’s certification lasts.
New Registration Applicants
Effective January 1, 2022, a valid standard first-aid and CPR-C certification is required to complete your registration application.
Existing Registrants
A valid standard first-aid and CPR-C certification will be required to complete your renewal application for March 31, 2023. Standard first-aid and CPR-C certification is not required for March 31, 2022 renewal.
Certification Requirements
A certification must include the following information:
Examples of Acceptable First-aid and CPR Training
Advanced first-aid
First Responder
CPR-HCP
BLS Provider
First Responder
Emergency first-aid, CPR-A, CPR-B, or CPR with no indication of level are not accepted.
Approved Training Agencies
The CAA does not approve training agencies. Registrants must obtain standard first-aid and CPR-C training from an organization approved by the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. The complete list of the approved training agencies can be found on the Alberta Government’s website: https://ohs-pubstore.labour.alberta.ca/fa018. Many programs offer 3-year certification. Ensure to check how long your chosen program’s certification lasts.