Red Cross Certification Courses
We bring training to your school, workplace, or community. Official Canadian Red Cross certification.
Building healthier communities through education.
First aid training, health education, and community outreach — bringing life-saving knowledge to every corner of the Pacific West Coast.
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Two ways to build real first aid confidence.
Certified courses for work and school, and free coaching for the whole community.
Alder Health First Aid Coaching
A recurring drop-in class built on neuroscience. Biweekly at a local community centre.
Why Alder
First aid training, without the barriers.
Most first aid courses are expensive, rigid, and forgettable — so the people who would benefit most never take one. Alder was started to fix that: we bring hands-on, affordable training directly to the schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods that need it most.
Priced to reach people
Full Red Cross certification at $45 a student — a fraction of typical course fees. Our biweekly community coaching is completely free.
We come to you
No fixed halls, no rigid schedules. We package the entire course and deliver it at your school, workplace, or community space.
Taught to stick
Our coaching is built on neuroscience, not memorization drills — so the skills are still there weeks later, when they actually matter.
Community first, always
We're 100% volunteer-driven, and we bring training to under-resourced communities first — not last.
Testimonials
Students leave calmer, clearer, and ready to act.
"I finally feel like I'd actually know what to do if someone collapsed in front of me."
"Best first aid course I've taken. It actually stuck with me weeks later."
"Calm, hands-on, and genuinely confidence-building. I'd recommend it to anyone."
Our impact so far
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Why Alder Exists
Healthcare starts long before emergencies.
Known for enriching the ecosystems where it is planted, the alder tree inspires our commitment to bringing health to all communities through education, prevention, and engagement.
Alder Health Foundation exists to improve health outcomes through education, prevention, and community engagement — because a confident neighbour is often the first first responder.
Our Vision
A Pacific West Coast where everyone can answer the call.
We envision a future where every person on the Pacific West Coast has the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency, support their community, and improve health outcomes through education.
Because the right skills, at the right moment, change outcomes.
Values
The principles behind every class.
Accessibility
Cost shouldn't decide who learns. Free coaching and low-cost certification keep our doors open to everyone.
Prevention
Act before the crisis. We teach skills before the moment arrives, so communities are ready when it counts.
Community
Built with, not for. Our programs grow from real conversations with the neighbourhoods we serve.
Preparedness
Confidence when it counts. Calm, hands-on training that sticks — so you can act in the moments that matter.
Equity
Reaching those who need it most. We bring training to under-resourced communities first — not last.
Donate
Support first aid access, one class at a time.
Your gift keeps community coaching free and certification within reach for everyone.
$45
Sponsor a Seat
Covers a full certification seat for one community member.
$180
Equip a Class
Stocks first aid kits and supplies for a free community coaching session.
$810
License a Class
Covers the licensing and materials to run a full certification class.
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Help Build Healthier Communities
Whether you're looking to volunteer, partner with us, or support our work, we'd love to hear from you.