Courses
Offering Life-Saving Skills
Apex courses were designed to be fun, informative and help students remember what they learn in class. Here are the training programs offered by our Training Partners.
Here are the training programs offered by our Training Partners:
- CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for adults, children & infants
- Basic First Aid (formerly Emergency First Aid)
- Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid)
- Intermediate First Aid Recertification (formerly Standard First Aid Recertification)
- Health Care Provider CPR
- Intermediate Standard First Aid & HCP CPR
- Child Care Basic First Aid (formerly Child Care Emergency First Aid)
- Child Care Intermediate First Aid (formerly Child Care Standard First Aid)
- Babysitting
If you are interested in becoming certified to teach any or all of these courses, our Instructor Training sessions are typically held in our Apex office in North central Edmonton.
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Level C CPR (Other CPR courses available as well)
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Complies with Industry Standards
- Re-training recommended every 3 years
- Adult and Child CPR
- AED Training
- Infant CPR
- Adult, Child and Infant Obstructed Airway Management
- Recovery Position
- Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke
- Reducing Risk Factors of Heart Disease
- Healthy Heart Living (Lifestyles)
- Disease Transmission and Barrier Devices
- Special Situations
Basic First Aid
This one day course (formerly known as Emergency First Aid) serves as an introduction to First Aid concentrating primarily on CPR skills, controlling bleeding, treating shock and respiratory emergencies.
Length of Course: 8 hours
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Occupational Health & Safety
- Valid for 3 years
Course Outline
- Legal Requirements and Responsibilities in the Workplace
- The Need for and Importance of CPR
- The Sign of Life™ (Primary Assessment)
- CPR for Adult, Child and Infant (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- AED Training
- Partial and Complete Airway Obstructions for Adult, Child and Infant
- Special Considerations when doing CPR
- Basic Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
- Basic Structure and Function of the Circulatory System
- Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
- Signs and Symptoms and First Aid for Angina / Heart Attack and TIA / Stroke
- Severe External Bleeding, Amputations and Care for Amputated Tissue
- Internal Bleeding / Shock
- Unconsciousness / Fainting
- Recovery Position
- Closed and Open Wounds
- Scalp, Ear, Eye, Mouth and Nose Injuries
- Thermal Injuries (Burns)
- Chemical and Electrical Injuries (Burns)
- Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Inhalation, and Chest Injuries
Intermediate First Aid
Intermediate First Aid (formerly known as Standard First Aid) is the most commonly required training course in the workplace. In addition to CPR, this course offers valuable information and skills to a first aider so that you will be effective until EMS arrives.
Length of Course: 16 Hours
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Occupational Health and Safety
- Valid 3 Years
Course Outline
- Legal Requirements and Responsibilities in the Workplace
- The Need for and Importance of CPR
- The Sign of Life™ (Primary Assessment)
- CPR for Adult, Child and Infant (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- AED Training
- Partial and Complete Airway Obstructions for Adult, Child and Infant
- Special Considerations when doing CPR
- Basic Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
- Basic Structure and Function of the Circulatory System
- Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
- Signs and Symptoms and First Aid for Angina / Heart Attack and TIA / Stroke
- Severe External Bleeding, Amputations and Care for Amputated Tissue
- Internal Bleeding / Shock
- Unconsciousness / Fainting
- Recovery Position
- Closed and Open Wounds
- Scalp, Ear, Eye, Mouth and Nose Injuries
- Thermal Injuries (Burns)
- Chemical and Electrical Injuries (Burns)
- Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Inhalation, and Chest Injuries
- Principles of the Secondary Assessment
- Head / Spine and Pelvic Injuries
- Poisons, bites, Stings
- Cold Emergencies
- Heat Emergencies
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Seizures
- Emergency Child Birth
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- First Aid Kits
Intermediate First Aid Recertification
If your Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certification is not expired you may be eligible to enroll in a 1-day Intermediate First Aid Re-certification course. Along with CPR, this course offers valuable information and skills so that you can be effective in an emergency situation until EMS arrives.
Length of Course: 9 Hours
Pre-requisite
- Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid Certification from an Alberta Occupational Health & Safety recognized training institution
- Current certification must be submitted upon registration
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Occupational Health and Safety
- Valid 3 Years
Course Outline
- Legal requirements for workplace first aiders Acts and Regulations
- Sign of Life™
- Basic structure and function of the airway / respiratory system
- Airway emergencies (choking)
- Special considerations
- Basic structure and function of the circulatory system
- Signs & symptoms and first aid for cardiovascular emergencies, angina / heart attack AND TIA / stroke
- Risk factors of cardiovascular disease
- CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- Recovery position
- AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
- Severe external bleeding
- Amputations and care for amputated tissue
- Internal bleeding / Shock Unconsciousness / Fainting
- Principles of secondary assessment using SAMPLE, vital signs & head-to-toe exam
- Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylactic Reaction, Inhalation and Chest Injuries
- Head, spine and pelvic injuries (including rollovers, immobilization)
- Closed and open wounds
- Bleeding from scalp and ears
- Eye, mouth and nose injuries
- Thermal injuries (burns)
- Chemical and electrical injuries
- Poisons, bites and stings
- Bone and joint injuries of upper and lower extremities
- First aid kits – contents incl. barrier devices
- Cold emergencies (hypothermia, frost nip and frostbite)
- Heat emergencies
- Diabetic emergencies
- Seizures (convulsions)
- Emergency childbirth
Basic First Aid - Blended (NEW Course!)
This course is a convenient blended version of Basic First Aid. Complete Part 1 online. Part 2 consists of a partial day in-class skills component. Equivalent to the traditional Basic First Aid one day course offering comprehensive CPR training along with an introduction to first aid topics such as controlling bleeding, treating shock and respiratory emergencies.
Length of Course: Part 1 – 4 hours online learning, Part 2 – 4.5 hours in-class skills
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Occupational Health and Safety
- Valid 3 Years
Course Outline
- Legal requirements for workplace first aiders Acts and Regulations
- Sign of Life™
- Basic structure and function of the airway / respiratory system
- Airway emergencies (choking)
- Special considerations
- Basic structure and function of the circulatory system
- Signs & symptoms and first aid for cardiovascular emergencies, angina / heart attack AND TIA / stroke
- Risk factors of cardiovascular disease
- CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- Recovery position
- AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
- Secondary Assessment and Ongoing Casualty Care
- Severe external bleeding, Amputations and Care for Amputated Tissue
- Internal bleeding / Shock Unconsciousness / Fainting
- Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylactic Reaction, Inhalation and Chest Injuries
- Head, spine and pelvic injuries
- Closed and open wounds
- Bleeding from scalp and ears
- Eye, mouth and nose injuries
- Thermal injuries (burns)
- Chemical and electrical injuries
Apex courses were designed to be fun, informative and help students remember what they learn in class. Here are the training programs offered by our Training Partners.
Here are the training programs offered by our Training Partners:
- CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for adults, children & infants
- Basic First Aid & CPR with AED (formerly Emergency First Aid)
- Intermediate First Aid & CPR with AED (formerly Standard First Aid)
- Intermediate First Aid Recertification (formerly Standard First Aid Recertification)
- Health Care Provider & CPR with AED
- Intermediate Standard First Aid & HCP CPR with AED
- Child Care Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED
- Child Care Standard First Aid & CPR with AED
- Babysitting
If you are interested in becoming certified to teach any or all of these courses, our Instructor Training sessions are typically held in our Apex office near Kingsway Mall in Edmonton.
Intermediate First Aid - Blended (NEW Course!)
This course is a convenient blended version of Intermediate First Aid. Complete Part 1 online. Part 2 consists of a full day in-class skills component. Equivalent to the traditional Intermediate First Aid two day course offering CPR training along with comprehensive first aid topics. This course is a common requirement for many workers and also provides valuable skills for anyone who may respond to emergencies at home.
Length of Course: Part 1 – 6-8 hours online learning, Part 2 – 8 hours in-class skills
note: Online time commitment may vary by learner.
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Occupational Health and Safety
- Valid 3 Years
Course Outline
- Legal requirements for workplace first aiders Acts and Regulations
- Sign of Life™
- Basic structure and function of the airway / respiratory system
- Airway emergencies (choking)
- Special considerations
- Basic structure and function of the circulatory system
- Signs & symptoms and first aid for cardiovascular emergencies, angina / heart attack AND TIA / stroke
- Risk factors of cardiovascular disease
- CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- Recovery position
- AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
- Secondary assessment and ongoing casualty care
- Severe external bleeding
- Amputations and care for amputated tissue
- Internal bleeding
- Shock
- Unconsciousness
- Fainting
- Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylactic Reaction, Inhalation and Chest Injuries
- Head, spine and pelvic injuries
- Closed and open wounds
- Bone and joint injuries
- Bleeding from scalp and ears
- Eye, mouth and nose injuries
- Thermal injuries (burns)
- Chemical and electrical injuries
- Poisons, bites and stings
- Cold emergencies
- Heat emergencies
- Diabetic emergencies
- Seizures
- Emergency child birth
- First aid kits
Apex courses were designed to be fun, informative and help students remember what they learn in class. Here are the training programs offered by our Training Partners.
Here are the training programs offered by our Training Partners:
- CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for adults, children & infants
- Basic First Aid & CPR with AED (formerly Emergency First Aid)
- Intermediate First Aid & CPR with AED (formerly Standard First Aid)
- Intermediate First Aid Recertification (formerly Standard First Aid Recertification)
- Health Care Provider & CPR with AED
- Intermediate Standard First Aid & HCP CPR with AED
- Child Care Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED
- Child Care Standard First Aid & CPR with AED
- Babysitting
If you are interested in becoming certified to teach any or all of these courses, our Instructor Training sessions are typically held in our Apex office near Kingsway Mall in Edmonton.
Health Care Provider & CPR
The Apex Health Care Provider CPR course is recommended for those who work or study as healthcare providers (ie: Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Chiropractic, Rehabilitation, etc.). Although this course meets all requirements for healthcare providers, it does not serve as a pre-requisite for anyone wishing to enroll in advanced life support courses. It is recognized by regulatory bodies such as ADA, ADHA, ADAA.
Length of Course: 4 Hours
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Complies with Industry Standards
- Valid 1 Year
- Recertification Course available
Course Outline
- Adult And Child CPR – One And Two Rescuer
- AED Training
- Infant CPR
- Artificial Respiration
- Adult, Child And Infant Obstructed Airway Management
- Advanced Airway Management – Bag Valve Mask
- Recovery Position
- Recognizing Signs And Symptoms Of Heart Attack
- Reducing Risk Factors Of Heart Disease
- Healthy Heart Living (Lifestyles)
- Disease Transmission And Barrier Devices
- Special Situations
Intermediate First Aid & HCP CPR
This is a combination course which includes both the Intermediate First Aid AND Health Care Provider courses. See the individual course descriptions for course outlines.
Length of Course: 14 Hours
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Complies with Industry Standards
- Valid 3 Years
- Recertification Course available
Child Care Basic First Aid
The Child Care Basic First Aid course (formerly Emergency) may be useful for anyone who works with children in facilities such as day cares and day homes, however, many jurisdictions require the 2-day Child Care Intermediate First Aid course. This course also provides new parents with vital information on first aid for their children and infants.
In addition to CPR, this Child Care course offers valuable information and skills so that you will be effective until EMS arrives. The program is built on the Apex Basic First Aid course which provides comprehensive CPR training as well as an introduction to first aid topics.
Length of Course: 9 Hours
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Complies with Industry Standards
- Valid 3 Years
Course Outline
- Legal Requirements and Responsibilities in the Workplace
- The Need for and Importance of CPR
- The Sign of Life™ (Primary Assessment)
- CPR for Adult, Child and Infant (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- AED Training
- Partial and Complete Airway Obstructions for Adult, Child and Infant
- Special Considerations when doing CPR
- Basic Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
- Basic Structure and Function of the Circulatory System
- Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
- Signs and Symptoms and First Aid for Angina / Heart Attack and TIA / Stroke
- Severe External Bleeding, Amputations and Care for Amputated Tissue
- Internal Bleeding / Shock
- Unconsciousness / Fainting
- Recovery Position
- Closed and Open Wounds
- Scalp, Ear, Eye, Mouth and Nose Injuries
- Thermal Injuries (Burns)
- Chemical and Electrical Injuries (Burns)
- Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Inhalation, and Chest Injuries
- Principles of the Secondary Assessment
- Head / Spine and Pelvic Injuries
- Child Care Specific Information:
- Abuse (Signs of)
- Asthma
- Calling 911 / Parents / Guardians
- Chickenpox
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Constipation
- Croup
- Dental Hygiene
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea
- Diaper Rash
- Earaches
- Eczema
- Fever
- Five Rights of Medication
- Hepatitis
- Illnesses in Children (Signs of)
- Immunizations
- Legal Responsibilities
- Lice
- Measles
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Pinworms
- Policies
- Ringworms
- Scabies
- Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Vomiting
Child Care Intermediate First Aid
The Child Care Intermediate First Aid course (formerly Standard) is a requirement for anyone who works with children in facilities such as day cares and day homes. It also provides new parents with vital information on first aid for their children and infants.
In addition to CPR, this Child Care course offers valuable information and skills so that you will be effective until EMS arrives. The program is built on the Apex Intermediate First Aid course which is the most commonly required training course in the workplace.
Length of Course: 17 Hours
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Complies with Industry Standards
- Valid 3 Years
- Recertification Course available
Course Outline
- Legal Requirements and Responsibilities in the Workplace
- The Need for and Importance of CPR
- The Sign of Life™ (Primary Assessment)
- CPR for Adult, Child and Infant (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- AED Training
- Partial and Complete Airway Obstructions for Adult, Child and Infant
- Special Considerations when doing CPR
- Basic Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
- Basic Structure and Function of the Circulatory System
- Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
- Signs and Symptoms and First Aid for Angina / Heart Attack and TIA / Stroke
- Severe External Bleeding, Amputations and Care for Amputated Tissue
- Internal Bleeding / Shock
- Unconsciousness / Fainting
- Recovery Position
- Closed and Open Wounds
- Scalp, Ear, Eye, Mouth and Nose Injuries
- Thermal Injuries (Burns)
- Chemical and Electrical Injuries (Burns)
- Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Inhalation, and Chest Injuries
- Principles of the Secondary Assessment
- Head / Spine and Pelvic Injuries
- Poisons, bites, Stings
- Cold Emergencies
- Heat Emergencies
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Seizures
- Emergency Child Birth
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- First Aid Kits
- Child Care Specific Information:
- Abuse (Signs of)
- Asthma
- Calling 911 / Parents / Guardians
- Chickenpox
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Constipation
- Croup
- Dental Hygiene
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea
- Diaper Rash
- Earaches
- Eczema
- Fever
- Five Rights of Medication
- Hepatitis
- Illnesses in Children (Signs of)
- Immunizations
- Legal Responsibilities
- Lice
- Measles
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Pinworms
- Policies
- Ringworms
- Scabies
- Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Vomiting
Babysitting
Babysitting is a great way to earn some extra money – but it’s also a huge responsibility! Everyone who takes care of younger children should take proper job training.
Length of Course: 7 Hours
Course Outline
- The Business of Babysitting
- Your Role
- Family Expectations
- Caring for Babies
- Caring for Toddlers
- Caring for Preschoolers
- Caring for School-Aged Children
- Creating Safe Environments
- How to handle Emergencies and First Aid
The Babysitting Course is available to youth aged 11-17. The program involves a variety of hands-on activities and training discussions using realistic life-size training dolls. Other important skills include first aid for choking, burns and child safety, to name just a few. After successfully completing the Babysitting Course, participants receive a completion card.
Hey Babysitters: This 7-hour session covers babysitting basics, what to expect of children of different ages and how to handle emergencies – all the information parents will want babysitters to know. We’ll also throw in tons of useful tidbits and suggestions that will make trained youth the most popular babysitter on the block!
First Aid Instructor Training
Apex First Aid Instructor Training offers valuable information and skills to an Apex certified first aider which enables them to be effective in teaching and facilitating their own first aid courses.
Length of Course: 48 Hours
Prerequisites
- Apex Intermediate (Standard) First Aid Level C CPR Certificate
- Taken within 2 months of Instructor Training
- Current Resume
- Current First Aid Instructor Certificate for Transferring Instructors (If applicable)
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety
- Valid 3 Years
- Recertification Course available upon request
Course Outline
- Principles of Instruction
- Principles of Adult Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Demonstration and Lecture Techniques
- Training Aids Use
- Methods of Student Evaluations
- Legal Requirements and Responsibilities in the Workplace
- The Need for and Importance of CPR
- The Sign of Life™ (Primary Assessment)
- CPR for Adult, Child and Infant (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- AED Training
- Partial and Complete Airway Obstructions for Adult, Child and Infant
- Special Considerations when doing CPR
- Basic Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
- Basic Structure and Function of the Circulatory System
- Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
- Signs and Symptoms and First Aid for Angina / Heart Attack and TIA / Stroke
- Severe External Bleeding, Amputations and Care for Amputated Tissue
- Internal Bleeding / Shock
- Unconsciousness / Fainting
- Recovery Position
- Closed and Open Wounds
- Scalp, Ear, Eye, Mouth and Nose Injuries
- Thermal Injuries (Burns)
- Chemical and Electrical Injuries (Burns)
- Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Inhalation, and Chest Injuries
- Principles of the Secondary Assessment
- Head / Spine and Pelvic Injuries
- Poisons, Bites, Stings
- Cold Emergencies
- Heat Emergencies
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Seizures
- Emergency Child Birth
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- First Aid Kits
- Health Care Provider CPR Level C
- Child Care First Aid CPR Level C
- Babysitting
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