Emergency First Aid (British Columbia & Yukon)

Course Description

Our Emergency First Aid course is perfect for those who want to learn critical life-saving skills in just one day. This course is specifically designed for care aide workers and is recognized by certain health authorities in BC for those working in their jurisdiction. It’s also ideal for parents or anyone caring for elderly family members at home.

Imagine you're at home, and a loved one suddenly starts choking. Or perhaps you're at work, and a colleague collapses. With the skills you gain from this course, you'll know exactly what to do. You’ll learn how to perform CPR, use an AED, manage severe bleeding, and handle shock and fainting.

Our Emergency First Aid course meets the Canada Labour Code for Basic First Aid and aligns with ILCOR standards. It's designed to prepare you for real-life emergencies, ensuring you can provide critical help when it's needed most. 

Picture yourself as the calm, collected person everyone relies on during an emergency, whether at home or at work.

Join us and become the person who makes a difference in critical moments. Enroll today and gain the skills to save lives.

Who Needs Emergency First Aid Training?

Required for: 

  • This course is acceptable by certain health authorities for care aides working in their jurisdiction.

 

Recommended for: 

  • Parents or those caring for elderly family members
Duration
Duration
One-day (8 hours)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
  • Recommended for 14 years or older
  • Be physically able to perform the required skills
Course Content
Course Content
  • Role & responsibilities of a first aider
  • Emergency Scene Management
  • CPR Level C & AED (adult, child, & infant CPR & first aid for choking)
  • 2-rescuer CPR
  • Medical conditions
  • Severe bleeding & amputations
  • Shock & fainting
Assessment
Assessment
  • Practical assessment 
  • Written exam
Delivery Method
In-class
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