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An upgrade course for those already holding either an FR or OFA3 certificate wanting an EMR certificate. Includes full EMALB Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 endorsements with no need to take additional “Scope Update” training.

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Upgrade to EMR (FR/OFA3/AFA)

Upgrade to EMR (FR/OFA3/AFA)

An upgrade course for those already holding either an FR or OFA3 certificate wanting an EMR certificate. Includes full EMALB Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 endorsements with no need to take additional “Scope Update” training.

This course is only available to those already holding either an FR or OFA3 certificate, and provides the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness in a pre-hospital setting. It is intended for those providing emergency response: firefighters, law-enforcement officers, paramedics, and workplace responders. 

This course meets the Paramedic Association of Canada National Occupational Competency Profile for the practitioner level of emergency medical responder (EMR).

Completion of this course allows students to apply for licensing with the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB) and can be used to help gain employment with fire departments throughout British Columbia or on-ambulance as an EMR with the BC Ambulance Service. Please note – licensing is a separate process conducted directly by the EMALB. They set the schedule and fees for this next step. Students will need to undertake and pay for additional exams as part of this.

Full Course Length 12 hours online plus 10 days (80 hours) in class Register Now

Course Details

Prerequisites

Students MUST hold one of the following:
First Responder Certification,
First Responder License, or
Occupational First Aid Level 3 Certification

Certification

Once licensed, students can receive an OFA 3 equivalency certification with no further training

Includes CPR ‘BLS’ & AED certification

Includes 2023 “Scope Update” training, allowing gradates to earn unrestricted EMALB licenses

Training Schedules & Locations
Victoria Victoria - Downtown Victoria Victoria - Tillicum Centre Nanaimo Nanaimo - Downtown

Materials

First Aid Course Materials for Upgrade to EMR (FR/OFA3/AFA)

The required course textbook is Emergency Medical Responder: A Skills Approach, Fifth Canadian Edition by Limmer, Karen et al.  Students can choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcopy of the text. This can be done directly through the publisher here, or  students are free to source this themselves. Please note that this must be purchased in advance and the school does not sell this book or keep any copies on site.

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If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Upgrade to EMR (FR/OFA3/AFA) 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.

"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

Great course! Gary is a very strong and proficient teacher. The activities were fun and informative. I’ll be back for future courses!

Adam Johnston Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Kendall is great, enthusiastic and fun with this course. Great hands on tasks were given.

Kayla Yaghi Emergency First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

A lot more fun than I expected, it was nice to learn without being stressed out the whole time.

Kamille Villeneuve Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Both instructors were excellent - confident, capable, efficient and humorous. This is the best first aid course I've ever taken due to awesome instructors and practical content. Thank you!

Kara Sorensen Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

The amount of activities made the course interactive and enjoyable, while also being extremely informative. The course is set up well and flows nicely.

Amy Martin 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

Great program, hands on training and kept it fun and informative. Will be back for more training and will definitely refer!!!

Liam Horne Occupational First Aid Level 1, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Mike was a very good instructor. He displayed enthusiasm which made the course more lively and interesting. He also provided helpful feedback during exercises.

Emilie Longtin Emergency First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Amazing, you made it fun and enjoyable for all! I learned more than I expected to! Thanks!

Stephanie Dion CPR C, Victoria, BC More Testimonials
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