Standard First-Aid Course - Vancouver Victoria and Nanaimo

First-aid course

Try our fun, hands on realistic first-aid training in a no pressure learning environment

Standard First-Aid and CPR Level C

We are not currently offering in-person Standard First Aid courses, however we have blended (online and in-person) options available. Click here to check out our blended courses.

This comprehensive two-day first aid course offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need first aid training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. The Standard First Aid is our most popular first aid course. With two full days of first aid training there is ample time to take practice first aid scenarios and really take the time to gain confidence through practicing first aid skills. All of our first aid courses are taught by certified Canadian Red Cross First Aid Trainers. The first aid instructors at Alert First Aid go through a rigorous instructor training program that far exceeds the Canadian Red Cross or WCB standards.

This course is considered equivalent to WorkSafeBC’s Occupational First Aid Level 1, is recognized by the Adult & Child Licensing Board, and includes the latest first aid and CPR Guidelines.

Alert First Aid has 8 classrooms in 4 different cities in If you are looking for a first aid training in Vancouver or on Vancouver Island you will find we have large selections of Standard First Aid courses.

Standard First Aid Course Schedules

Vancouver (209-3316 Kingsway) Standard First Aid Course Schedule

Victoria (A-920 Johnson Street) Standard First Aid Course Schedule

Victoria (University of Victoria) Standard First Aid Course Schedule

Nanaimo (3-1611 Bowen Road) Standard First Aid Course Schedule

Duncan (300 Brae Road) Standard First Aid Course Schedule

Standard First Aid Course Content

•	The Red Cross	•	Adult, Child & Infant CPR & AED
•	Preparing to respond	•	Wound care & building a first aid kit
•	The EMS system	•	Head and spine injuries
•	Check, Call, Care	•	Bone, muscle and joint injuries
•	Airway emergencies	•	Sudden Medical Emergencies
•	Breathing and Circulation	•	Environmental Emergencies
•	Respiratory & cardiac arrest	•	Poisons

Standard First Aid Course Materials

A virtual first aid manual is included. Hard copy first aid training manuals are available for an additional $10.00. You can purchase them on the day of your first aid course.

Standard First Aid & CPR Manual

Standard First Aid Certification

Red Cross certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of your first aid course, and your permanent first aid certificate (valid for 3 years) will be emailed to you after the first aid training has taken place.

Standard First Aid Recertification

If you have a current first aid certificate? If so you are eligible to take the shorter recertification first aid course. You will need to show proof of current first aid certification to your first aid instructor in order to be certified.

Standard First Aid Recertification Training Schedules

Vancouver (209-3316 Kingsway) Standard First Aid Recert Course Schedule

Victoria (A-920 Johnson Street) Standard First Aid Recert Course Schedule

Nanaimo (3-1611 Bowen Road) Standard First Aid Recert Course Schedule

Duncan (300 Brae Road) Standard First Aid Recert Course Schedule

Canadian Red Cross First Aid App

The official Canadian Red Cross First Aid app puts first aid training advice in your hands. Available for apple and Android mobile devices, the app helps you maintain your first aid skills and respond to everyday emergencies. By downloading the app on your smartphone or tablet, you get instant access to videos (like the one below), interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice to help you maintain your life-saving skills and respond when needed. It is even fully integrated with 911, so you can call EMS from the app at any time.

Full Course Length: 16 Hours
Recertification: 8 Hours

Schedule and Online registration for Victoria (UVic) BC

Click here to view the Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid Fact Sheet
Click here to view the Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive First Aid course Guide for First Aid & CPR
Click here to view the Red Cross Standard First-Aid course objectives

Our Clients Say

“ Great learning experience. Best first aid course I have ever taken. Excellent instructor, very informative and clear.”

John Colley

Standard First-Aid

Surrey, BC

"I have always done St. John Ambulance first aid training. This course was taught differently but was more effective due to m ore hands on training. I will definitely return to Alert First Aid for my re-certification. Thank You!!"

Rene Cyr

Standard First-Aid

Victoria, BC

"The instructor was entertaining and obviously experienced in the field of first aid. It is a lot of information in a short time, clearly presented, varied, physical and fun. Thank you for teaching today's course. I was a teacher so I know how difficult it is to keep people's attention for a long time. You did an excellent job."

Sandy Bell

Standard First-Aid Recert

Victoria, BC

"I’ve always enjoyed Alert First Aid courses so when I moved from Victoria to Vancouver I was happy to see they had Alert here too. It’s an interactive, hands on class that makes me feel confident in my skills."

Alison Bell

Standard First Aid Course

Vancouver

Who should take this course:

Girl guides
Working at the YMCA
Field workers
Looking for employment
(most recognized)
Anyone interested in learning how to save a life!
Nursing students (ie. RN, LPN)
Healthcare students (ie. RCA, HCA)
Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs)