First Responder Certification for Sports & Healthcare Professionals

Advanced emergency response training designed for athletic therapists and rehabilitation professionals. Delivered privately on-site or through scheduled public courses.

Meets CATA Requirements | On-Site & Mobile | Condensed Recertification Options Available

Who This Is For

This course is designed for professionals who require Sport First Responder certification for clinical, sport or field-based practice.

Common participants include:

  • Athletic Therapists

  • Sport Medicine Professionals
  • Physiotherapists

  • Kinesiologists

Topics Covered

  • On-field injury assessment

  • Emergency response for sport-specific injuries

  • Sideline decision-making and care priorities

  • Infection prevention and control

  • Airway management and respiratory emergencies

  • Circulatory emergencies

  • Shock

  • Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma

  • Musculoskeletal injuries

  • Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries

  • Spine, head, and catastrophic injury management

  • Acute and chronic illnesses

Who This Is For

This course is designed for professionals who require Sport First Responder certification for clinical, sport or field-based practice.

Common participants include:

  • Athletic Therapists

  • Sport Medicine Professionals
  • Physiotherapists

  • Kinesiologists

If your role requires Sport First Responder, this is the appropriate course. 

Topics Covered

  • On-field injury assessment and rapid decision-making

 

  • Emergency response for sport-specific injuries

 

  • Airway management and respiratory emergencies

 

  • Circulatory emergencies and shock management

 

  • Hemorrhage control and soft tissue trauma

 

  • Musculoskeletal injury management

 

  • Head, neck and spinal injury protocols

 

  • Concussion recognition and management

 

  • Infection prevention and control

 

  • Acute and chronic medical emergencies

Practical, hands-on, realistic-based scenarios.

Not Sure Which Course You Need? Let Us Help

Not Sure Which Course You Need? Let Us Help

Course Options and Pricing

First Responder Recertification

For current certification holders

All prices include certification fees and course materials. Travel within 50km of Calgary included.

Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee. Cheque and E-transfer options available. 

First Responder Recertification

For current certification holders

All prices include certification fees and course materials. Travel within 50km of Calgary included.

Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee. Cheque and E-transfer options available. 

Duration

Standard: Approx. 14 hours

(delivered over 2 days)

Condensed: Approx. 8 hours

Delivery Method

Instructor Led

Certification

Canadian Red Cross

Prerequisites

Current First Responder Certification

Course Options

Option 1: Public Courses

  • Scheduled dates available
  • Fixed pricing per participant
  • Ideal if you don’t have a full team and are flexible with course dates

Pricing

$525/Person

Option 2: Private 1-On-1 Training

  • Scheduled dates available
  • Fixed pricing per participant
  • Ideal if you don’t have a full team and are flexible with course dates

Pricing

$575/Person

Need Training Quickly?

We offer expedited scheduling:

Standard Booking (2+ weeks):

Regular pricing

Priority Booking (7-14 days):

Expedited scheduling available

Rush Booking (<7 days):

Priority placement with premium pricing

Availability is limited. Early booking is recommended to secure preferred dates.

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Option 3: Team/Clinic Training

(4+ Participants)

  • Training delivered at your clinic/office
  • Scheduling around your work
  • Group rates based on size

Pricing

1-3 Participants (Condensed):

$525/Person

4-6 Participants (Condensed):

$500/Person

7-12 Participants (Standard):

$450/Person

12+ Participants (Standard):

Contact for custom quote

Option 1: Public Courses

  • Scheduled dates available
  • Fixed pricing per participant
  • Ideal if you don’t have a full team and are flexible with course dates

Pricing

$525/Person

Option 2: Private 1-On-1 Training

  • Scheduled dates available
  • Fixed pricing per participant
  • Ideal if you don’t have a full team and are flexible with course dates

Pricing

$575/Person

Need Training Quickly?

We offer expedited scheduling:

Standard Booking (2+ weeks):

Regular pricing

Priority Booking (7-14 days):

Expedited scheduling available

Rush Booking (<7 days):

Priority placement with premium pricing

Availability is limited. Early booking is recommended to secure preferred dates.

_

Option 3: Team/Clinic Training

(4+ Participants)

  • Training delivered at your clinic/office
  • Scheduling around your work
  • Group rates based on size

Pricing

1-3 Participants (Condensed):

$525/Person

4-6 Participants (Condensed):

$500/Person

7-12 Participants (Standard):

$450/Person

12+ Participants (Standard):

Contact for custom quote

First Responder Full Course

For first time certification or lapsed certificates

All prices include certification fees and course materials. Travel within 50km of Calgary included.


Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee. Cheque and E-transfer options available. 

First Responder Full Course

For first time certification or lapsed certificates

All prices include certification fees and course materials. Travel within 50km of Calgary included.


Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee. Cheque and E-transfer options available. 

Duration

Approx. 40 hours 

(delivered over 4 days)

Delivery Method

Instructor Led

Certification

Canadian Red Cross

Prerequisites

Current Standard First Aid Certification

Duration

Approx. 40 hours 

(delivered over 4 days)

Delivery Method

Instructor Led

Certification

Canadian Red Cross

Prerequisites

Current Standard First Aid Certification

Course Options

Option 1: Public Courses

  • Scheduled dates available
  • Fixed pricing per participant
  • Ideal if you don’t have a full team and are flexible with course dates

Pricing

$650/Person

Option 2: Private 1-On-1 Training

  • Scheduled dates available
  • Fixed pricing per participant
  • Ideal if you don’t have a full team and are flexible with course dates

Pricing

$850/Person

Need Training Quickly?

We offer expedited scheduling:

Standard Booking (2+ weeks):

Regular pricing

Priority Booking (7-14 days):

Expedited scheduling available

Rush Booking (<7 days):

Priority placement with premium pricing

Availability is limited. Early booking is recommended to secure preferred dates.

_

Option 3: Team/Clinic Training

(4+ Participants)

  • Training delivered at your clinic/office
  • Scheduling around your work
  • Group rates based on size

Pricing

$600/Person

_

Option 1: Public Courses

  • Scheduled dates available
  • Fixed pricing per participant
  • Ideal if you don’t have a full team and are flexible with course dates

Pricing

$650/Person

Option 2: Private 1-On-1 Training

  • Scheduled dates available
  • Fixed pricing per participant
  • Ideal if you don’t have a full team and are flexible with course dates

Pricing

$850/Person

Need Training Quickly?

We offer expedited scheduling:

Standard Booking (2+ weeks):

Regular pricing

Priority Booking (7-14 days):

Expedited scheduling available

Rush Booking (<7 days):

Priority placement with premium pricing

Availability is limited. Early booking is recommended to secure preferred dates.

_

Option 3: Team/Clinic Training

(4+ Participants)

  • Training delivered at your clinic/office
  • Scheduling around your work
  • Group rates based on size

Pricing

$600/Person

Certification

Participants will receive Canadian Red Cross First Responder certification upon successful completion.

Meets CATA certification and re-certification requirements

Certification is valid for 3 years.

Upcoming Scheduled Public Courses

Don’t have a group? No problem.

We run limited open enrolment First Responder dates for individuals who need certification without coordinating a full team.

How it works:

  • Choose a listed date and  reserve your spot
  • Exact location + instructions are sent after booking
  • Spots are limited to keep training hands-on and high quality
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Need Certification On Your Schedule?

Book a Private On-Site Course

Built for individuals who need flexible, high-quality training without the limitations of scheduled courses.

Built Around Your Schedule

Choose a time that fits your day, including lunch hours, evenings, and weekends.

We Come To You

No commute, no classroom travel, and no extra time away from work. Training is delivered on-site at your preferred location in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Rush Options Available

Need certification quickly? Expedited private bookings may be available within 48 hours (subject to availability and rush pricing).

Fast, Straightforward Certification

Complete your course in. private setting with focused instruction and receive your certification the same day as your course completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Yes. All training equipment is provided.

Yes. Mobile training is our specialty.

Your certification is valid for 3 years

Pricing and Booking

Yes. We offer scheduled public courses throughout the year.

Spots are limited and must be booked in advance with full payment.

Public recertification courses are typically scheduled every 4-8 weeks, depending on demands and seasonal renewal patterns.

Upcoming dates are listed on the website.

If you would like to schedule a course around your availability, please book a private on-site course. Evening/Weekend availability is offered. 

We do not build public courses around individual availability.

If you require a specific date, private on-site training is available. 

Yes. Private on-site recertification is available for professionals who require specific scheduling.

Private rates apply and priority scheduling may include an expedited booking fee depending on timelines.

Yes. Reduced per-person rates are available for pre-formed groups of 4 or more.

Larger groups may be delivered in either condensed or multi-day formats depending on the size of the group.

Yes. On-site group training is available for clinics, sport organizations, and healthcare facilities.

Travel within 50km of Calgary is included. Extended travel available upon request.

Full payment is required at booking to reserve your seat.

Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee. Cheques and E-transfers are also accepted.

Seats are confirmed only once payment is received.

Public courses:

  • 14+ days before the course: Full refund minus 5% administrative fee
  • 8-13 days before the course: 20% cancellation fee
  • 7 days or less before the course: Non-refundable, one time transfer to future date permitted
  • No show: Non-refundable
 

Private On-Site Bookings:

  • 14+ days notice: refund minus 10% administrative fee
  • 7-13 days: 25% cancellation fee
  • Less than 7 days: 50% cancellation fee
  • Less than 72 hours: Non-refundable

This policy allows us to maintain small-group quality and secure scheduling for all participants. 

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