Alberta OH&S and CSA standards no longer accept the name OFA level 1 or emergency first aid as the title for the one day first aid course and they require that the course be named basic first aid. This change was mandated in 2023 and strictly enforced in 2024 with only a few providers still using the name emergency first aid. The federal government began strictly enforcing provincial body’s in 2024 to force the name change to the new standard. This is why some individuals are confused when registering for courses in Grande Prairie. The name of the course is only one thing that confuses customers, another is who is the cheapest provider of basic first aid training? What are the 5 steps to basic first aid? As a first aid instructor trainer and master instructor I hope to answer these questions for you as you search for the best training provider in Grande Prairie.
Who is the Cheapest Provider of Basic First Aid Training in Grande Prairie?
The following chart will outline who is the cheapest provider of basic first aid training in Grande Prairie:
| Provider Name | Basic First Aid |
| Grande Prairie First Aid | 104.99 GST Included |
| Tritech Safety Training | 149.99 Plus GST |
| Big Hearts First Aid | 115 Plus GST |
| St. Johns Ambulance | 134 Plus GST |
| Northwestern Polytech | Not Offered |
| Learn Rite | Not Offered |
| Ketek Group | 105 Plus GST |
Based on the above chart the cheapest provider of basic first aid training in Grande Prairie is Grande Prairie First Aid followed by the Ketek Group, Big Hearts, St. Johns and then in last place, at the most expensive, we have Tritech Safety Training.
What Are the 5 Steps to Basic First Aid
There are many ways to break down basic first aid but one of the most popular systems is the 5 step system to basic first aid which includes:
- Step 1: Scene and Patient Assessment – stay safe and check the patient
- Step 2: Contact EMS – if necessary contact EMS to ensure we activate the chain of survival.
- Step 3: Recognize the emergency – if conscious use the SAMPLE / CHAMPLE method
- Step 4: Manage the emergency – use skills learned in your first aid course to manage the emergency until help arrives.
- Step 5: Know when to stop
Learn about the 5 steps to basic first aid and much more when you enrol in an OH&S approved first aid class in Grande Prairie.