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Important News
Workplace first aid
WorkSafeBC's First Aid Requirements are changing!

Is your workplace ready? Learn about the mandatory first aid assessments, updated first aid training, and new workplace first aid kits.

Effective Date:

November 1, 2024

To help you get started, we’ve created a resource page with:
  • Overview of the changes
  • Key deadlines
  • Links to important docs and forms
LEARN ABOUT THE CHANGES
Sandman Hotel Squamish
We're bringing first aid training to Squamish this Fall!

Train locally this October and November with workplace first aid courses from St. John Ambulance.

Location: 

Conference Room @ Sandman Hotel Squamish

Available Courses: 
  • Basic First Aid Course
  • Intermediate First Aid Course
  • Emergency First Aid Course
SEE SQUAMISH CLASS SCHEDULE
First aid training in BC
Intermediate First Aid (Standard)

This 2-day course is ideal for ensuring workplace safety and preparing employees to handle more complex emergencies effectively.

Recognized by:

WorkSafeBC, BC Ministry of Health

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Basic First Aid (CPR-A & AED)

This 1-day course is ideal for employees in low-hazard workplaces, preparing them with skills to respond to emergencies effectively.

Recognized by:

WorkSafeBC, BC Ministry of Health

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First Aid Training in BC

Our trusted first aid training programs in BC provide essential skills for handling emergencies, ensuring you’re ready to respond when it matters most. 

With a wide range of courses tailored to different needs, we’re here to support workplace safety and community health.

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Emergency Medical Responder Course

Kickstart your career in emergency healthcare by mastering the essentials of trauma and emergency response through our Emergency Medical Responder course. This foundational course is your first step in the path toward becoming a paramedic.

Duration
  • 30 hours online learning
  • 70 hours (10 days) in-class training
Location
  • Lower Mainland: Vancouver Branch
  • Vancouver Island: Nanaimo Branch
Paramedics
Book Your Emergency Medical Responder Course Today

Multiple dates are available in October and November.

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