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Cert in Medical First Responder

Lethbridge Polytechnic

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

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Cert in Medical First Responder at Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada is a certificate in Health Sciences programme. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 2,539 per year for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Health Sciences
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 2,539 / year

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Medical First Responder is a certificate program that prepares students to provide emergency medical care to sick or injured patients before they reach a hospital, serving as a foundational step toward becoming a Primary Care Paramedic. The program is delivered in a blended format that combines face-to-face and online instruction in both synchronous and asynchronous formats, and includes evening theory classes together with hands-on skills training using the institution's simulation facilities and ambulances. On completion, students earn three separate certifications: International Trauma Life Support Basic Provider, Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR, and Medical First Responder. Intakes are limited to 18 students on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is not open to international students.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a valid Heart and Stroke or Red Cross standard first aid certificate and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The program is not available to international students.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Lethbridge Polytechnic

Type: College
Founded: 1957
Programs: 67
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Medical First Responder award?

Lethbridge Polytechnic awards a Certificate in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does Cert in Medical First Responder cost?

Tuition is CAD 2,539 per year for local students.

Can Cert in Medical First Responder be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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