CPR and First-aid Courses

Save Somebodys Life Course

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: $200.00 (+GST) Groups up to 18


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Cpr For Life Course

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 Course

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: $55.00 (+GST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Cpr Certification Level C Course

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

• Plus:
• CPR, AED, choking and First-aid for Children
• CPR, choking and First-aid for Babies

Cost: $70.00 (+GST)

Upcoming Dates:

Cpr Level C Re-certification Course

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: $55.00 (+GST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Healthcare Provider Cpr Certification

6 hours

CPR HCP level is designed specifically for healthcare providers who may be expected to give CPR in a clinical environment. It includes all of the skills in level C plus use of bag-valve-masks.

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Cost: $75.00 (+GST)

Upcoming Dates:

Healthcare Provider Cpr Re-certification Course

5 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: $70.00 (+GST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Babysitter Course

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: $70.00 (+GST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Occupational First Aid Level I Course

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: $95.00 (+GST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Emergency Child Care First Aid & Cpr

8 Hours

This is the Red Cross ECCFA course and exceeds the competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED. It offers an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses.



Cost: $95 (plus GST)


*No courses are currently available for sign-up

Emergency First Aid Course

8 hours

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

Cost: $95.00 (+GST)

Upcoming Dates:

Standard First Aid Course

16 hours

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

Cost: $155.00 (+GST)

Upcoming Dates: