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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.

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

This is one of the first times I've left the class feeling completely confident with what I learned

Tina Halasz CPR, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

I've taken first-aid courses before through other institutions & I think this one was absolutely top notch. Chris was charismatic & an incredibly effective instructor. 10/10!

Kim Carnes Occupational First Aid Level 1, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Loved how hands on the course was. Really helped learn the material. Extra tidbits for us health care workers was appreciated. Thanks Gary! Will come back to Alert First Aid! 

Eve Ouradou Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Great course, fabulous to do activities with props. Nicely interactive. Great space. Personable trainer with gentle sense of humour makes the day lovely. Thank you.

Paula Hopkins Emergency Childcare First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

Awesome! Was not looking forward to doing the course because of a CPR course I did last year with a different company that was not very good, but was very happy with this course. It was entertaining, well taught and I feel confident now in an emergency. 

Anna Gardner Standard First Aid, Victoria BC More Testimonials

"Thank you for another great course! I don't live in B.C. any more, but always plan my recerts for when I am visting Victoria."

Julia Mills CPR-HCP, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Chris was extremely patient with the class, and helpful and informative in his feedback. Created a fun and informative environment. Thanks!

Vanessa Paz CPR C, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Very educative program and the teacher was awesome, patient and answered all questions effectively.

Clara Laryea Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Very well run; organized and info filled. Even mildly entertaining! Thanks!

Zyoji Jackson Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials
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