Following a recent tragedy in British Columbia that brought Canadians together in an extraordinary display of compassion and willingness to help, we are offering a free, non-certifying CPR workshop in Edmonton through the end of February.

Our goal is to empower more people with essential life-saving skills and the confidence to act in an emergency.

These workshops focus on practical CPR knowledge — not certification cards. Participants will leave better prepared to help until professional responders arrive.

Workshop Overview

Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Cost: Free (registration required)
Certification: Non-certifying (community workshop)
Format: In-person, instructor-led
Location: Edmonton training centre(s)

Ideal for:

• Parents & caregivers

• Workers & teammates

• Students & young adults

• Coaches & volunteers

• Anyone who wants to be more prepared

No previous first aid training required.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will be introduced to:

• Recognizing medical emergencies

• When and how to call 911

• Adult hands-only CPR basics

• AED (defibrillator) awareness & use

• Bystander safety considerations

• What to do until EMS arrives

Note: This is a non-certifying workshop and does not meet workplace training requirements.

Edmonton Schedule & Registration

Workshops will take place at our Edmonton training centre(s).
Dates, times, and addresses will be listed in the course calendar below.

To register:

👉 Scroll to the bottom of this page to view available dates, times, and locations.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Why These Workshops Are Free

On the evening of January 15th, a young man died after falling from a chairlift at Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver. Canadians who were present stepped forward in extraordinary ways to help, and that response made a lasting impression.

This initiative is meant to honour the volunteers and healthcare professionals who stepped forward that night, and to empower more Canadians to feel confident helping in an emergency. After speaking with the young man’s family, they expressed appreciation for the initiative and for any positive awareness that encourages more people to learn CPR and be willing to help during emergencies.

The free CPR workshops will run in Edmonton through the end of February.

You can learn more about the story behind this initiative here:

• Global News Segment:
  https://globalnews.ca/video/11618286/lower-mainland-man-looking-to-empower-others-in-wake-of-tragedy-at-cypress-mountain

• Blog Post:
  https://vancouverfirstaid.ca/in-a-moment-of-tragedy-canadians-came-together-to-help/

Questions?

For Edmonton workshop inquiries:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-809-0829

We believe communities are stronger when more people are willing and prepared to step forward. Free CPR workshops are one way we can give back and help build a more prepared and compassionate Edmonton.