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Empowering heroes since 1998

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.

FREE CPR MASK + GLOVES

$20.00 value! We believe everyone should have 3 things at the scene of the accident: strong first aid skills, a CPR mask, and gloves to protect against disease transmission. Register with us and get a free CPR Mask plus Gloves.

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 and CPR Level C (Blended)

Standard First Aid and 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.

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

Emergency First Aid and 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.

First Aid Course: Marine Basic First Aid and CPR Level C (Blended)

Marine Basic First Aid and CPR Level C (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.

First Aid Course: OFA Level 1 or Equivalent

OFA Level 1 or Equivalent

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

First Aid Course: Food Handler Training

Food Handler Training

A fully online, self-paced Food Handler training course - recognized as equivalent to FOODSAFE Level 1 in BC.

Latest News & Articles

First Aid Recertification Update

2021.04.05

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As of March 31, 2021, there are no more extensions for recertification courses. The extended timelines previously shared have now all come to an end. All first aid certificate holders (Red Cross and WorkSafeBC) now need to recertify their first aid before it expires. If your certificate has expired, you will need to take the […]

WorkSafeBC Update to Minimum First Aid Kit Requirements

2020.06.19

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Due to COVID-19, there have been changes made to the first aid kit minimum requirements listed in WorkSafeBC guidelines, and updates made to the administration of first aid in the workplace for attendants. First aid kit requirements now include a number of earloop masks and face shields in the Basic, Level 1, Level 2 and […]

Red Cross PPE Training & Equipment Progam

2020.06.05

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Did you know? The Canadian Red Cross is providing Preventing Disease Transmission Training and person protective equipment (PPE) to support frontline workers responding to COVID-19. This program is designed to provide frontline volunteers and staff with a supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) – including masks and gloves – and train them how to use […]

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Chris was amazing. He engaged the group well, and had us laughing often. He kept the class interesting and was very clear in his lesson.

Christine Porter Emergency First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Best first aid course I have taken - mainly due to the instructor. He kept us engaged by getting us to think & answer first.

Marisa Wiens Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Hands on, practical & realistic scenarios - a truly outstanding first aid course.

Deb Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Our instructor Jason was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour, which made the course fun and the atmosphere relaxing. I will be back to re-cert and recommend Alert to family and friends."

Sarah Layne CPR HCP, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

"Awesome instructor! Made the long days easier. I am glad that I can now be of help in any emergency situation."

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

This is one of the first times I've left the class feeling completely confident with what I learned

Tina Halasz CPR, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Awesome! Really fun teacher - came into the class not wanting to be there but enjoyed the whole thing, Andrea made it fun to learn. Thanks!"

Kaitlyn Prowse Standard First-Aid, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Love this company! I always use Alert to recertify and tell my coworkers.

Traci Serzisko CPR C, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Awesome course. Covers a great amount. Charismatic & interesting instructors.

Jessica Noble Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Loved it! Hands on learning was very effective…less ‘teachy’/’textbook’ learning was better for actually retaining skills/info.

Trysta Beauchesue Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials