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BC Scope of Practice Update [EMR]

BC Scope of Practice Update [EMR]

This comprehensive BC Scope of Practice Update for EMRs is designed for licensed Emergency Medical Assistants (EMAs) working within the 911 system in British Columbia. It was created to meet the requirements set by the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB) for current license holders to update their scope of practice in accordance with the new legal changes effective from September 23, 2022, and approved by EMALB.

To successfully complete this Scope of Practice Update, you must:

  • Provide proof of current EMR license and EMR course certificate
  • Successfully complete the online learning portion of this course before you attend the in-person
  • Attend 100% of the in-person course
  • Demonstrate competency in skill and scenario practice
Full Course Length 8 hours online, 16 hours in-class

Course Details

What is in the new scope of practice?

Amendments to the new scope of practice include:

First Responder Schedule 1 - Core Services

  • Nasopharyngeal Airways (NPA)
  • Wound management not requiring tissue perforation or indentation (including wound packing)
  • Fracture management and immobilization (including pelvic binding)
  • Lifting / Loading and Extrication / Evacuation

 

First Responder Schedule 2 - Vital Signs Endorsement

  • Use and interpretation of pulse oximetry (SP02)
  • Use and interpretation of CO oximetry 
  • Use and interpretation of non invasive blood pressure measurement
  • Use and interpretation of glucometers

 

First Responder Schedule 2 - Medications Endorsement

  • Assist patients with their own prescribed medication
  • Administer Epinephrine by intramuscular auto-injector or intranasal or sublingual preparations
  • Intramuscular and intranasal administration of opioid antagonists (i.e. Naloxone)
  • Intramuscular and intranasal administration or anti-hypoglycemic agents (i.e. Glucagon)
  • Administration of oral analgesics
  • Administration of Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA)
  • Topical administration of pro-coagulants and anti-fibrinolytics

 

EMR Schedule 1 - Core Services

  • All services specified in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 for the category of First Responder will now be considered core content in the EMR license level

 

EMR Schedule 2 - Medications Endorsement

  • Intramuscular administration of Epinephrine
  • Administration of bronchodilators by inhalation and nebulization (i.e. Salbutamol)

FAQs

Do I need to submit anything to EMALB after this course?

No, you don't need to connect with EMALB after you complete the update course. Alert First-Aid will submit your course results to EMALB.

I have my EMR certificate, but I'm not licensed yet. Can I take the update?

No, you will have to have a current and valid EMR license with EMALB in order to register for and complete this update.

Certification

Please note, this is not a CRC recertification course. Attendance at this training will not alter existing Red Cross certification dates. However, it is a crucial step for EMAs in BC to remain compliant with the latest legal standards and practice requirements.

BC EMALB Scope of Practice Update certification is valid until March 31, 2025.

Training Schedules & Locations
There are no certification classes at this time. Please check back.

Materials

First Aid Course Materials for BC Scope of Practice Update [EMR]

The Emergency Medical Responder course includes the following materials:

  • Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text (virtual)
  • Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Workbook (virtual)

A hard copy of the Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text is available to purchase for an additional $178.57 + tax.

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Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
BC Scope of Practice Update [EMR] course, we offer this course in the following locations:

Victoria | Langford | Esquimalt | Sooke | Cobble Hill | Mill Bay | Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cedar | Ladysmith | Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Port Alberni | Coombs | Parksville | Campbell River | Saltspring Island | Pender Island | Powell River | Gabriola Isand | Burnaby | Coquitlam | Delta | Langley | Maple Ridge | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Langley |

Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at to arrange a group course.

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Love it! Best first aid course I have taken. Instructor was very knowledgable. I learned alot, will definitly come back for other courses.

Isabella Lee Emergency First Aid, Victoria BC More Testimonials

"Wonderful, hands-on instruction that was practical and easy to remember."

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

Jordan clearly and calmly explained all of the course content. He answered everyone's questions and shared lots of useful tips. Jordan was very professional and approachable. 

Amanda Nagai Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Hi, I took a cpr-c course from instructor Ashley this September.  I am an RN and so have had to take very many first aid courses in the past.  I would like to say that I was shuffled on to your organization because the original course i was going to take was cancelled and they gave me your company name.  When I called I had a good conversation with someone who seemed very on top of things and knew how to give me directions and this person was very practical and seemed to know exactly the kind of cpr-c course I would need.  I had never had this happen before... the the person on the other end of the phone actually sounded excited about first aid and that was a first for me.  The course was easy to find and was exactly where I was told it would be with big signs out front to direct me and that was awesome.  I was not given a hard time for not doing a lot of prereading (I hardly ever do the prereading as I have reading comprehension issues and am more a kinesthetic learner).  We had this instructor named Ashley and as I work in mental health I quietly decided that she must have some low grade adhd diagnosis... I guess you would think that this would be a bad thing... but it was an awesome quality.  She made the course really a lot of fun and it was the very first cpr course where I have not fallen asleep... seriously!  I totally remember how to do cpr now and that is the first time I have taken a course and actually remembered stuff you know.  So thank you.  I will only take cpr courses from your outfit from now on.  I really think you guys got it going on.

 

 

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Liz Ringrose CPR C Recertification, Victoria More Testimonials

A very engaging, fun and relaxing class. The instructor makes the material easy to remember and interesting.

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Thank you Jaimie. Your years of experience and your professionalism and character made this course an excellent starting point for the next stage of my life and career.

Grant Mottershead First Aid Instructor Course, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Chris was great; very enthusiastic and presented the information in a way that was fun and easy to remember.

Laura Glenn Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Great course. Simple yet effective. i appreciated how to-the-point it was.

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