First Responder + BC Scope Update

Course Length & Schedule

This course is delivered over 3 consecutive weekends, from November 6–22, 2026.

Course Schedule:

• Friday, November 6: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Saturday, November 7: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Sunday, November 8: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Friday, November 13: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Saturday, November 14: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Sunday, November 15: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Friday, November 20: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Saturday, November 21: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Sunday, November 22: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Attendance is required for all 3 weekends and all scheduled hours.

Please ensure you are available for the entire course from November 6–22 before registering.

This course includes the BC Scope of Practice Update, providing participants with the additional information and training required to meet current provincial requirements.

Course Highlights:

• Patient assessment and emergency response

• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Airway management and respiratory emergencies

• Hemorrhage control and tourniquet use

• Trauma and musculoskeletal injuries

• Shock and circulatory emergencies

• Acute and chronic medical conditions

• Environmental emergencies

• Pregnancy, labour and delivery

• Multiple-casualty incidents

• Practical skills and scenario-based training

• BC Scope of Practice Update

Prerequisites: None

Certification: 3-year Canadian Red Cross First Responder certification upon successful completion

Participants must attend 100% of the course, successfully demonstrate required skills, achieve a minimum 75% on the written evaluation, and successfully complete medical and trauma scenarios.