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Our Safety Training Courses

Professional certification led by experienced first responders. Explore our comprehensive safety programs categorized into three core areas: First Aid & CPR, Professional Responder Training, and specialized Life Support Programs. Gain the confidence to respond effectively in any emergency.

First Aid & CPR Courses

CPR Level C

Learn CPR skills for adults, children, and infants, including AED use. Ideal for workplace and community responders.

Emergency First Aid / Basic First Aid

Learn high-quality CPR and airway management for all age groups. Ideal for healthcare providers. Includes 1- and 2-person CPR and optional oxygen therapy. WorkSafeBC approved (formerly OFA 1).

Standard First Aid / Intermediate First Aid

Intermediate first aid with CPR-C/AED. WorkSafeBC approved (formerly OFA 2) and accepted for child care settings.

Emergency Child Care First Aid

A one-day introductory course for caregivers that focuses on lifesaving first aid and CPR skills for children and babies. Ideal for those working in early childhood education or daycare. Meets provincial safety requirements.

Standard Child Care First Aid

A comprehensive two-day course providing advanced first aid, CPR, and injury prevention skills tailored to children and infants. Meets provincial legislation for child care providers and includes the latest guidelines.

Marine Basic First Aid

Transport Canada–approved course designed for emergencies in marine and fishing environments. Includes CPR/AED Level A with 3-year certification.

Professional Responder & Advanced First Aid Training

First Responder Training

Professional-level first aid and CPR training for firefighters, lifeguards, ski patrol, and workplace teams. Covers assessment, trauma care, and emergency scenarios.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Advanced training to assess, manage, and transport patients in emergency situations. Designed for professionals, covering real-life scenarios and advanced interventions.

EMR Bridge Course

Upgrade your cert with Red Cross EMR Bridge training. Learn advanced assessment and transport techniques for real-world emergencies. 3-year certification.

Advanced First Aid

Comprehensive training for workplace attendants and responders. Over 80 hours covering patient care and transport. WorkSafeBC approved (formerly OFA 3).

Transportation Endorsement

WorkSafeBC training for attendants transporting patients. Learn patient packaging and spinal restriction techniques for workplace evacuation.

Scope Update – FR/EMR

An 8-hour EMALB course updating certs for certified responders in BC. Required following scope expansion after Ministerial Order 292.

Wilderness First Aid

Hands-on outdoor care training for remote injuries. Certification includes wilderness patient assessment and long-term care techniques.

Marine Advanced First Aid

Transport Canada–approved course on managing medical emergencies at sea, including advanced trauma care and passenger-specific scenarios.

Basic Life Support

Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS)

Foundational CPR training for healthcare providers and responders. Learn high-quality CPR, AED use, and emergency response skills for all ages, with flexible online and in-person options.

Red Cross BLS with Airway and Oxygen Therapy

Training to safely manage airways and administer supplemental oxygen using proper equipment. Ideal for healthcare and pre-hospital providers. Offered as a 1–2 hour standalone course or a 1-hour add-on to BLS. 3-year certification.

Ready to Get Certified?

Explore our three specialized course categories above to find the right certification for your needs. Join thousands of confident responders trained by Provincial First Aid.

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