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.

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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!

1+ Heroes
Trained

#0 Red Cross Training
Partner in B.C.

1+ Courses Offered
Each Month

1 Years in
Business

Upcoming First Aid Courses!

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

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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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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Basic First Aid (OFA 1)

Learn how to respond in emergencies at home or work with our Basic First Aid (formerly Occupational First Aid Level 1) course. Gain practical, life-saving skills for cardiac arrest, severe bleeding, choking, and more—fully aligned with WorkSafeBC requirements.

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Advanced First Aid (OFA 3)

This Advanced First Aid course replaces the WorkSafeBC OFA Level 3 program, aligning with updated safety standards for workplace first aid in high-risk environments.

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Basic Life Support

Our Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed for healthcare professionals and emergency responders who need to perform high-quality CPR and resuscitation as part of a team. This course provides the advanced skills needed to respond effectively in critical cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Our 120-hour Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course equips you with the skills and certifications needed for a career in emergency services. With full EMALB Schedule 1 and 2 endorsements, no additional "Scope Update" training is required.

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Very practical, very realistic. Useful feedback. Expects excellent skills, helps learners understand need to be excellent in their skills before teaching others.

Suzanne Flannigan First Aid Instructor Transfer, Victoria, 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

I sincerely appreciated Andrea’s calm clear direction. Being an older student taking classes like this can be somewhat overwhelming with volumes of info in such a short time, but the format and presentation made the experience +++ positive. Thank you.

Fran Smyth Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

I learned so much that I never knew before and I feel like I'm prepared for anything.

Hannah Kyle Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Fantastic job teaching the material! Very engaging and enthusiastic! Best instructor ever!

Jordan Fleurissaint Standard First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

"I enjoyed myself and feel I learned a lot. Thank you very much for your humour and passion."

Jessica CPR-C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

It was a lot more fun & interactive than I assumed. It was a good weekend.

Jessica Vos Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Excellent at explaining and answering all questions. I like that he didn't assume that we knew too much.

Karli Keown Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Lots of fun. Good repitition on important points by instructor. I would certainly come back for additional training."

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

This was the most enjoyable first aid class I have taken. Very “hands on” and much more informative than just reading a book.

Paul Foley Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials