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The VIERA First Responder course provides comprehensive training in pre-hospital emergency care, including full EMALB Schedule 1 and 2 content —preparing students for real-world response and licensing in British Columbia.

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VIERA First Responder (Schedule 1 & 2)

VIERA First Responder (Schedule 1 & 2)

The VIERA First Responder course provides comprehensive training in pre-hospital emergency care, including full EMALB Schedule 1 and 2 content —preparing students for real-world response and licensing in British Columbia.

The VIERA First Responder course is a comprehensive introduction to pre-hospital emergency care, designed for individuals pursuing roles as professional first responders or seeking to advance their emergency response skills. This program covers essential techniques for sustaining life, preventing further injury, and managing a wide range of medical and trauma emergencies until higher-level care arrives.

Training includes CPR at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level and AED certification, along with full EMALB Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 endorsements. With an updated scope of practice built directly into the curriculum, graduates do not require separate “Scope Update” training to meet current standards.

Successful completion of this course is the first step toward licensing with the B.C. Emergency Medical Licensing Board (EMALB) at the First Responder level, and can support employment opportunities with fire departments, industrial workplaces, and emergency services throughout the province.

Full Course Length 66 hours

Course Details

  • The Professional Responder
  • Responding to the Call
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Assessment
  • Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
  • Shock
  • Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Acute and Chronic Illnesses
  • Poisoning
  • Environmental Illnesses
  • Pregnancy, Labour, and Delivery
  • Special Populations
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Reaching, Lifting, and Extricating Patients
  • Multiple-Casualty Incidents

Certification

Includes in-class Ministry of Health (EMALB) practical licensing exams. Written exams need to be done separately through EMALB.

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

Materials

Emergency First Aid & CPR Manual

This course includes the 5th Edition VIERA First Responder Textbook.

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Who should take this course?

  • Aspiring First Responders | Firefighter Applicants | Industrial and Workplace First Aid Attendants | Security Personnel | Search and Rescue Volunteers | Emergency Services Recruits | Occupational Health and Safety Personnel | Outdoor and Remote Work Professionals | Anyone pursuing EMALB First Responder licensing

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
VIERA First Responder (Schedule 1 & 2) 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.

"Jill explains things really well and doesn't waste time or get side-tracked/off topic. Definitely feel more confident using first-aid thank to her "Biology" explanations."

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

Loved it! Hands on learning was very effective…less ‘teachy’/’textbook’ learning was better for actually retaining skills/info. 

Trysta Beauchesue Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

This was the best first aid course I have ever taken as Nathan was very clear and made the course very hands on and easy to understand. It was very engaging and fun and everyone got involved and enjoyed it.

Jean Stankov Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"I think Gabriel did an awesome job at the course. I will definitely recommend to someone."

Daniel CPR C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

"The comfort level and overall feedback received made this course run with ease! Jaimie was very approachable and welcoming, making the learning process that much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend Alert First-Aid in the future!"

Carlee Schaefer First-Aid Instructor Transfer Course, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Great course - great instructor (which is why I come back every year).

Evelyn CPR, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Great program and an even better instructor. Nathan is very gifted as an instructor: patient, clear & concise. 

Roxanne Miszkiel Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Chris was great! Very enthusiastic, approachable and had a good sense of humour!

Paige CPR C, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Great job! Done this course a lot and Chris kept it both fun and informative.

Mike Watts CPR C, 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
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