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We don't just teach first aid - we provide the confidence and tools needed to save lives.
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The alert advantage

The Alert Advantage is just one of many things that make Alert First Aid different. This peace of mind package is free with every first aid course we teach. You will walk out the door of your first aid course knowing that we have you covered. From deep discounts on First Aid and Disaster products to our Industry Leading 3-year guarantee.

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Free Manual + App

When you take your Red Cross First-Aid course with us, you'll receive a comprehensive 222-page virtual manual that you can access at any time, and as an added value, we also send you the Red Cross First-Aid App!

3-Year Guarantee

3 years is a long time to be certified. If you don't use it, you lose it. We want you to be confident and prepared, so we offer a free 3-year training tune-up. Join a full or partial course up to 3 times. Book today. $100.00 value!

Deep Discounts

We offer deep discounts on all of our best selling first aid kits. Did you know when you take a course with us you get 25% off our best selling first aid and disaster kits?

Replacement certs

Lose your certificate? Need another copy for your employer? Access your certification 24/7 with the Red Cross online certification website. $30.00 value!

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Upcoming First Aid Courses!

We teach high-quality scenario-based first aid courses all over Vancouver Island and in the Greater Vancouver area.

First Aid Course: Standard First Aid Course - CPR Level C (Blended)
Standard First Aid Course - CPR Level C (Blended)

A hands-on, comprehensive Red Cross first aid course that covers common home and workplace emergencies through online and in-person delivery.

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First Aid Course: Emergency First Aid Course - CPR Level C (Blended)
Emergency First Aid Course - CPR Level C (Blended)

An interactive basic Red Cross first aid course that covers life-threatening emergencies at home or at work through online and in-person delivery.

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First Aid Course: Marine Basic First Aid Course - CPR (Blended)
Marine Basic First Aid Course - CPR (Blended)

A hands-on, comprehensive Red Cross first aid course for those working in marine environments, through a combination of online and in-person delivery.

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First Aid Course: OFA Level 1 First Aid Course or Equivalent
OFA Level 1 First Aid Course or Equivalent

A basic, hands-on workplace first aid course leading to OFA 1 attendant certification.

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First Aid Course: First Year Nursing Student Package
First Year Nursing Student Package

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First Aid Course: Emergency Medical Responder
Emergency Medical Responder

A comprehensive 80-hour first aid and CPR skills training for professional emergency medical responders.

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How to Save Someone Suffering Cardiac Arrest

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Jaimie Pierson, CEO of Alert First Aid, joins CTV Morning News Live to talk about how to save someone suffering cardiac arrest using compression-only CPR.

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Basic Life Support – Alert First-Aid (Vancouver)

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This was the most informative, fun first aid course I've taken! I appreciate how hands on it was.

Alana Emergency Childcare First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

It was a very hands-on course, which made the two days fun and easy to grasp. Thank you Jason for being such a great instructor!

Rebecca Pottery Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Loved how hands on the course was. Really helped learn the material. Extra tidbits for us health care workers was appreciated. Thanks Gary! Will come back to Alert First Aid! 

Eve Ouradou Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Mike was an awesome instructor - very smart, entertaining and helpful. Will definitely be back when it is time to upgrade/recertify."

Justine Johnson Emergency First-Aid and CPR-C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Very hands on course which made learning very helpful in real life situations! Awesome course + teacher!!

Emma Leonhardt Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Loved the course and how it was taught. I'm glad that it was hands on, it made me feel much more comfortable with situations. I would even take a shorter lunch and learn more."

Andraya Walters Standard First-Aid and CPR-C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

I would tell family or friends to take ALERT. A great teacher. Everything was made fun.

Shannon van Orden Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Mike made the evening of learning seamless and fun. Thank you! Easy learning because of the entertainment mixed in."

Marcia Eaton CPR-HCP Recertification , Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

"I thought the course was very well done. The instructor kept everyone very active and engaged. I would recommend this course."

Spencer Rycroft Standard First-Aid and CPR-C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Great course with a lot of enthusiasm. Definitely kept me interested over 3 hours on a hot sunny day. :) The instruction was very clear and I am confident I will be able to provide appropriate 1st aid should I need it. Thanks so much!

Kecia Laitinen CPR, Victoria, BC More Testimonials
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