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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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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: Intermediate/Standard First Aid
Intermediate/Standard First Aid

Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid & CPR Level C (Formerly known as Standard First Aid) is recognized across Canada and by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid.

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First Aid Course: Basic First Aid (OFA 1)
Basic First Aid (OFA 1)

1-day, hands-on WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1) in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Vancouver and Burnaby, from a WorkSafeBC-approved training provider, meeting WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid requirements.

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First Aid Course: Advanced First Aid (OFA 3)
Advanced First Aid (OFA 3)

10-day WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid (formerly Occupational First Aid Level 3) in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Vancouver and Burnaby, from a WorkSafeBC-approved training provider. No prior first aid required.

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First Aid Course: Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support

4-hour Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Vancouver and Burnaby, for healthcare providers and professional responders.

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First Aid Course: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

120-hour Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) program in Victoria and Nanaimo, with BLS, EMALB Schedule 1 and 2, and licensing prep.

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

A blended program approved by Transport Canada, designed for individuals working or training to work in a marine environment. Combining online learning with an in-person session, this course provides essential first aid skills and CPR training tailored for marine settings, focusing on the unique challenges of working on or near water.

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Latest News & Articles

New First Aid Requirements: What BC Schools Need to Know

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As of July 1, 2025, all public secondary schools in British Columbia are required to provide CPR and AED training to Grade 10 students. This new mandate is part of the revised Physical and Health Education (PHE 10) curriculum and is a significant step toward improving emergency preparedness in school communities. Additionally, all secondary schools […]

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Workplace First Aid Kits: How To Determine What You Need

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Marine Advanced First Aid: A Course Breakdown

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Most enjoyable CPR course yet. Mike taught with a great sense of humour that made everything fun and informative.

Emily Doehnel CPR C, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Jason was an awesome teacher, clear and concise and knew what he was teaching.

Brenden Liudzius CPR, Victoria, BC 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

Really friendly and approachable instructor. Love the setup of the course and definitely made me want to come back for more training. Thanks Kendall!

Fairahn Reid Emergency First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Great course. Very fun learning environment. Learned a lot in little time.

John Barry Standard First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

This was a great course. I highly recommend it!

Amy Nairn Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Jason's teaching style was fantastic and I feel it helped with information retention."

Blue Orchard Emergency First-Aid and CPR-C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Jason is a terrific instructor. I was surprised how much I learned - very enjoyable!

Melissa Robin Emergency First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

It was an excellent course. Very hands-on and engaging. The instructor was energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I learned a lot today, and even though it was 8 hours it flew by.

Rob Ohly Standard First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

"JIll was very good. Very clear and practical. I forgot that having further first-aid (being a lifeguard) isn't always applicable in other courses. Alert is convenient. Courses are available often."

Krista Standard First-Aid Recertification, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials
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