Save Somebodys Life - 1¼-1½ hours

Exclusive to our program, this is our most popular course. The Save Somebody's Life course teaches simple first-aid skills to handle just about any medical emergency in just over an hour. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn basic life saving skills, but does not require formal 'certification'. Training focuses on the basic skills needed in the first few minutes following an emergency and includes lots of practice scenarios.

Topics covered:

• Safety
• The Emergency Response Plan
• Emergency bleeding
• CPR
• Choking

Cost: (Group Rate: $150 for up to 18 students)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

CPR For Life - about 15 minutes

The CPR For Life course is designed for presentation to large groups, or in conjunction with a meeting or seminar. It provides people with simple chest-compression (CPR) skills aimed at giving life-saving CPR to their own family at home. The whole course only takes about 15-20 minutes including practice.

Note: We only run this course for groups or organizations by request.

Topics covered:

• Recognizing a medical emergency
• CPR

Cost: (Group Rates: Please contact our Program Coordinator.)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Cpr Certification Level A - 4 hours

CPR Certification is for those wishing to have certification to put on their résumé, or who need certification as a requirement for their work. The certification courses teach comprehensive medical emergency management, including how to use an 'AED' or 'Automatic External Defibrilator'. All students must complete a short written exam, and on completion of the course receive an internationally recognized certificate.

Level A includes skills for 'adults' - patients 8 years and older. The level A course takes 4 hours including a short written exam.

Topics covered:

• Safety
• The Emergency Response Plan
• Emergency bleeding
• CPR
• AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)
• Choking

Cost: $35.00 (+HST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

CPR Certification Level C - 5 hours

CPR Certification is for those wishing to have certification to put on their résumé, or who need certification as a requirement for their work. The certification courses teach comprehensive medical emergency management, including how to use an AED or Automatic External Defibrilator. All students must complete a short written exam, and on completion of the course receive an internationally recognized certificate.

Level C includes skills for patients of all ages - infants, children, and adults. The level C course takes 5 hours including a short written exam.

Topics covered:

• All of the skills in Level A PLUS:
• CPR and First-aid for Children
• CPR and First-aid for Babies

Cost: $45.00 (+HST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

CPR Level C Re-certification - 4 hours

This course is for people who have taken CPR C within the last 3 years to renew their certification. Because this is a re-certification you must have a current CPR C certificate to take this course.

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Cost: $50.00 (+HST)

Upcoming Dates:

Babysitter - 8 Hours

For many young adolescents, babysitting is their first job, and the Red Cross can help them become real pros!

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Topics covered:

• Feed a baby or change a diaper
• Prepare a simple meal
• Play games with children of all ages
• Prevent injuries and keep children safe
• Handle an emergency if one happens

Note: You must be 11 years or older to take this course.

Cost: $50.00 (+HST)

Upcoming Dates:

Occupational First Aid Level I - 8 hours

OFA Level I is a Worksafe BC requirement at many workplaces in B.C. This is the Red Cross Workplace Emergency First-Aid (WEFA) course and is approved by Worksafe BC as OFA Level I equivalent. It is suitable for people who are designated as first-aid attendants at their workplace, or applying for employment to work-places that require Level I first-aid attendants. The Level I course is 8 hours and all successful students receive a certificate good for 3 years.

Note: You must be at least 16 years of age to take this course.

Cost: $100.00 (+HST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Emergency First Aid - 8 hours

Emergency First-aid is a one day course which covers most medical emergencies. Our course includes Level C CPR/AED, course manual, and a certificate good for 3 years.

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Topics covered:

• Preparing to respond
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• First Aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest

Note: 100% attendance is required to pass.

Cost: $65.00 (+HST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Standard First Aid - 16 hours

Standard First-aid is a comprehensive two day course. Our course includes Level C CPR/AED certification, course manual, and a certificate good for 3 years.

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Topics covered:

• Introduction
• The Red Cross
• Preparing to Respond
• The EMS System
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway Emergencies
• Breathing & Circulation Emergencies
• First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
• Head & Spine Injuries
• Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries
• Wound Care
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies

Note: 100% attendance is required to pass.

Cost: $130.00 (+HST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Healthcare Provider CPR Re-certification - 4 hours

This course is for healthcare professionals to maintain their CPR certification. Because this is a re-certification you must have a current CPR HCP certificate to take this course.

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Cost: $50.00 (+HST)

Upcoming Dates:

First Responder - 44(+) hours

First-responder is the level of training required for all firefighters in B.C. and is a comprehensive course in all aspects of emergency medical treatment. This course has been approved by the B.C. Emergency Medical Attendant Licensing Board (EMALB) for First-Responder level 3 licensing.

If you are considering a career as a firefighter, First-Responder level training is a pre-requisite for application to most fire departments.

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Topics covered:

• The responder
• The emergency scene
• Preventing disease transmission
• Human body systems
• Assessments
• Respiratory emergencies
• Airway and ventilation
• Circulatory emergencies
• Bleeding
• Shock
• Soft tissue injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Head and spine injuries
• Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
• Sudden illnesses
• Poisoning
• Heat and cold related injuries
• Special populations
• Childbirth
• Crisis intervention
• Reaching and moving people
• Multiple casualty incidents
• Communications and transportation

*This course includes CPR Level HCP, AED and Spinal Management
*New: Includes BC EMA licensing!

Note: 100% attendance is required to pass.

You must be at least 16 years of age to take this course.



Cost: $800.00 (+HST)

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