Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute

What Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute does

Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute (AHASTI) is a privately held Canadian training services company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, that has operated as a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for over 25 years and as a recognized educator of pre-hospital programs for over 20 years. The company delivers certified first aid, CPR, and workplace safety courses across a portfolio of more than a dozen course categories, including Standard First Aid and CPR, Healthcare Provider (BLS), Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), First Responder, International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Psychological First Aid, Job Site Safety (Energy Safety Canada aligned), Red Cross Instructor and Recertification, Pet First Aid, Youth Certification, and specialized parent CPR programs. Course content is sourced from third-party governing bodies (Canadian Red Cross, ITLS, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Energy Safety Canada); AHASTI does not develop proprietary curriculum but is an authorized Instructional Development Centre for multiple Red Cross program lines.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time course certification fees, delivered through four channels: in-class training at three Calgary classrooms (Downtown, Northeast, Southeast) and a Red Deer campus, mobile/onsite training at client workplaces, blended (online theory plus in-person practical) formats, and fully online courses. Adjacent service revenue comes from CPR equipment rentals and First Aid/Medical Event Services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customer service handling both individual and group bookings via phone and email. Marketing is conducted through website SEO, a content blog (Nitro Talk), email newsletter, and Facebook organic social, with the website functioning as the primary booking and information platform.

AHASTI serves four primary customer segments: Alberta workplaces requiring OHS-compliant first aid and CPR certification (primary), healthcare professionals seeking BLS/EMR/First Responder credentials (primary), individuals and families seeking personal safety skills (secondary), and youth/students via specialized programs (secondary). The company operates as an independent, founder/management-controlled business with no disclosed parent company, no funding rounds, no M&A history, and no publicly available revenue or ownership data. Geographic operations are concentrated in Calgary and Red Deer within Alberta, Canada, with no global footprint claimed.

Name

Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute

Legal name

Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute

Website

https://safetyed.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AHASTI is a Calgary-based private training services company that has operated as a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 25+ years, delivering certified first aid, CPR, EMR, ITLS, and workplace safety courses to Alberta businesses, healthcare professionals, and individuals across multiple Calgary and Red Deer campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health and Safety Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC), EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL), Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Programs & Training (OSHA-style) (EDAEAKAI)

Keywords

• First aid training
• CPR certification
• Workplace safety courses
• Emergency medical responder training
• Health and safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Certification Fees: One-time fees for first aid, CPR, and safety certification courses. Individual course fees for in-class, blended, and online delivery formats. Mobile/onsite training likely commands premium pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute (AHASTI) delivers certified First Aid, CPR, and occupational safety training courses to individuals, workplaces, and healthcare teams in Calgary and Red Deer, Alberta. Courses use Canadian Red Cross and ITLS-approved curriculum and are offered in in-class, blended, mobile/onsite, and online formats, paired with supporting services such as equipment rentals and on-site medical event coverage.

Product overview

Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute (AHASTI) is a training services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of first aid, CPR, and safety certification courses. The organization functions as a single-platform training provider with multiple course categories delivered through in-class, blended (online plus in-person), and mobile onsite formats. The core offering consists of certification programs including First Aid and CPR Certification, Youth Certification, Healthcare Provider Certification, Psychological First Aid, Job Site Safety Courses, First Responder Certification, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Courses, ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) Courses, Red Cross Instructor Courses, and Pet First Aid. Supporting services include Online Courses, Onsite Training, CPR Equipment Rentals, First Aid and Medical Event Services, and CPR Confidence for Parents. The institute serves individuals, businesses, and healthcare teams across Calgary, Red Deer, and broader Alberta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• First Aid and CPR Certification Core certification courses covering first aid and CPR skills for workplace and community responders, aligned with Alberta OHS requirements.
• Youth Certification First aid and CPR training programs designed specifically for young participants and youth organizations.
• Healthcare Provider Certification Advanced certification courses for healthcare professionals including BLS and other medical responder level training.
• Psychological First Aid Training in providing emotional support and psychological interventions during crisis situations, delivered under Canadian Red Cross curriculum.
• Job Site Safety Courses Occupational health and safety training tailored for construction, industrial, and energy-sector workplace environments, aligned with Energy Safety Canada standards.
• First Responder Certification Professional-level emergency response training for first responders including police, fire, and emergency services personnel.
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Courses Pre-hospital emergency medical training for individuals seeking EMR certification in Calgary and Red Deer, Alberta.
• ITLS Courses International Trauma Life Support certification courses for emergency medical professionals, delivered in Calgary under ITLS authorization.
• Red Cross Instructor Courses Train-the-trainer programs certifying individuals to become Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR instructors.
• Red Cross Instructor Recertifications Recertification courses for existing Canadian Red Cross instructors to maintain their teaching credentials.
• Pet First Aid First aid training specifically designed for pet owners to handle emergencies involving dogs and cats.
• Online Courses Self-paced digital first aid and CPR training courses for theoretical components of certification.
• Onsite Training Mobile first aid training delivered at client workplace locations across Alberta upon request.
• CPR Equipment Rentals Rental of CPR training manikins and equipment for events and organizational training sessions.
• First Aid and Medical Event Services On-site medical first aid coverage and personnel for events, worksites, and gatherings.
• CPR Confidence for Parents Specialized CPR and first aid training focused on pediatric emergencies for parents and caregivers.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHASTI is a trusted Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for over 25 years and serves as an Instructional Development Centre for First Aid and CPR, Psychological First Aid, and Professional Responder programs. Uses official Canadian Red Cross curriculum.
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAHASTI offers ITLS courses in Calgary, authorized to deliver International Trauma Life Support certification programs.
• Heart and Stroke FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training provider for Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR and resuscitation programs.
• Energy Safety CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers job site safety courses aligned with Energy Safety Canada standards for energy sector workers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada: National health charity whose CPR and resuscitation certification programs AHASTI delivers under authorized-provider status. Functions as both a partner and competing certification body for CPR and BLS credentials.
• Lifesaving Society Canada: National water-safety and emergency-response training organization offering certifications that partially overlap with AHASTI's professional responder and first aid course catalogue. Broad portfolio provider serving similar workplace and individual segments.
• Cintas First Aid & Safety Services: Large US-headquartered corporate services company offering first aid training, AED programs, and managed first aid supply as part of a broader uniform/facilities services portfolio. Comparable B2B workplace training and compliance offering, but as part of a much larger diversified platform.
• Canadian Red Cross Training Programs: The umbrella organization whose curriculum AHASTI delivers. Operates its own direct training programs nationally while licensing partner network — represents both upstream content authority and a potential direct competitor.

Direct peers

• SOS First Aid & Safety Training: Western Canadian first aid and safety training provider offering Red Cross-certified courses, onsite corporate training, and equipment rentals. Highly comparable business model with overlapping delivery formats and customer segments.
• St. John Ambulance Canada: Canada's largest dedicated first aid and CPR training organization offering similar Red Cross-aligned and proprietary certification courses to individuals, workplaces, and healthcare providers across Canada. Directly competes with AHASTI on curriculum, certification, and B2B contracts in Alberta.
• First Aid 4U Calgary: Calgary-based Red Cross authorized training provider offering First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR courses to individuals and corporate clients in the same geographic market as AHASTI. Direct head-to-head competitor with overlapping course catalogue and B2B mobile training.
• SafeTech Training: Alberta-based occupational health and safety training provider offering first aid, confined space, fall protection, and H2S courses to corporate clients. Comparable in workplace-safety training focus and B2B mobile delivery model.
• Rescue 7 First Aid & Safety Training: Canadian first aid and safety training provider with both individual courses and corporate onsite training programs. Comparable Red Cross partner status, course catalogue, and multi-channel delivery approach.

Regional players

• Vancouver First Aid Ltd. Red Cross authorized training provider serving the Vancouver/Lower Mainland BC market with similar First Aid, CPR, and BLS course offerings. Operates in an adjacent province with comparable curriculum and customer segments but does not directly compete in Alberta.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/safetyed.ca
• Xx.com/ahasti_training

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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