Update to Workplace First Aid Programs

The Lifesaving Society has been advised by the Government of Alberta of required changes to workplace first aid programs. The current changes will result in additional program content (as defined by the Government of Alberta) and will impact minimum course times for recertification courses.


Recertification Course Times

Current Policy Changed New Policy Implementation Date

Standard First Aid Recertification Course time:

6 hours

 Yes

Standard First Aid Recertification Course time:

8 hours

 January 1, 2020 or sooner

Aquatic Emergency Care Recertification Course time:

6 hours

 Yes

Aquatic Emergency Care Recertification Course time:

8 hours

 January 1, 2020 or sooner

 Affiliate delivery partners are required to make sure all workplace first aid recertification courses scheduled after January 1, 2020 meet the updated 8 hour requirement for recertification courses.


Program Materials (Under Development)

With the required updates there are impacts to some program resources. The Lifesaving Society will communicate to Affiliates, Trainers and Instructor when updated resources are available.

Resource Changed What's Changed How to Access
First Aid Candidate Workbook Yes
  • Additional OHS Bulletins added
  • First Aid Insert added
 Order from Society OR self-print insert for current stock
First Aid Award Guide Yes
  • Updated format
 Order from Society OR View on Toolkit
Canadian First Aid Manual NO
  • The Canadian First Aid Manual will be revised to include the First Aid Insert content during its next revision
 Order from Society

NOTE:The First Aid Instructor Pack will be updated when Mandatory Update is launched. Affiliates running courses after January 1, 2020 should order materials after the Mandatory Update has launched.


Mandatory Update

The Lifesaving Society will be launching a Mandatory Update for Trainers and Instructors as soon as content is finalized. If you have questions or require support please call or email the office.