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Our 1-day Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C course in Duncan is perfect for anyone needing essential, hands-on training to manage emergencies at home, in the workplace, or within the community. Approved by WorkSafeBC as an equivalent to the Basic First Aid course (formerly OFA Level 1).

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Duncan - Brae Road Basic/Emergency First Aid

Duncan - Brae Road Basic/Emergency First Aid

Our 1-day Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C course in Duncan is perfect for anyone needing essential, hands-on training to manage emergencies at home, in the workplace, or within the community. Approved by WorkSafeBC as an equivalent to the Basic First Aid course (formerly OFA Level 1).

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Take Basic First Aid & CPR Level C (formerly Emergency First Aid) in Duncan with Alert First Aid. This 1-day, 8-hour course meets WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid requirements (formerly OFA Level 1) across the Cowichan Valley. Our Brae Road classroom is an easy drive from North Cowichan, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, and Lake Cowichan, and you'll leave with a 3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate.

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What students should expect

The Red Cross Emergency First Aid course is now called Basic First Aid, with the same trusted content. Expect hands-on practice and realistic scenarios, not lectures, so you leave ready to respond.

Earn a 3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate that meets WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid requirements. A temporary certificate is issued in class, and your permanent one is emailed after.

Why book with Alert First Aid

Central Cowichan Valley — 300 Brae Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6V8, with street parking nearby.

Trusted since 1998 — BC's #1 Canadian Red Cross Training Provider, with 200,000+ people trained.

Fully in person — 8 hours of hands-on training in one day. Prefer online learning? See our blended course.

We come to you — private group courses across the Cowichan Valley and southern Vancouver Island.

Course overview

  • Adult, child & infant CPR Level C & AED
  • Choking, airway & breathing emergencies
  • Check, Call, Care & the EMS system
  • Respiratory & cardiac arrest
  • Severe bleeding & wound care
  • Burns, fractures & minor injuries
  • Patient assessment & ongoing care
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Top 3 Red Cross Provincial Training Provider, 2025

Every Basic First Aid & CPR Level C certificate from our Duncan classroom meets WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid requirements and is valid for 3 years. Call 250-595-5323.

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"Best first aid course I’ve ever taken. Highly recommend Alert First Aid."

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"Informative and well laid out course with good instructors that left me feeling capable and confident."

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Full Course Length 8 hours - $115 Register Now

Course Details

Course Content

This 1-day, in-person Basic First Aid & CPR Level C course (formerly Emergency First Aid) teaches the essential skills to respond to an emergency at work or at home. It meets WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid requirements and is recognized by employers across BC and Canada. Topics include:

  • The Red Cross & preparing to respond
  • Check, Call, Care — the EMS system
  • Airway emergencies & choking
  • Breathing & circulation emergencies
  • Adult, child & infant CPR Level C
  • AED (automated external defibrillator)
  • First aid for respiratory & cardiac arrest
  • Wound care & bleeding control

Need Training for Your Team?

Alert First Aid brings Basic First Aid & CPR Level C directly to your workplace — anywhere in BC. Private group courses are available for teams of all sizes, with flexible scheduling and volume pricing. We've trained over 200,000 people across BC, from small businesses to large enterprises.

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Certification

You'll receive a temporary certificate at the end of your course, so you can show proof of training right away. Your permanent Canadian Red Cross certificate is emailed to you within 2 weeks of completing the course, and you can view it, along with your digital manual, any time through your MyRedCross account. Your Basic First Aid & CPR Level C certification is valid for 3 years and meets WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid requirements.

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Recertification

There are no recertification classes at this time. Please check back.

Materials

Emergency First Aid & CPR Manual Duncan

The Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C course includes the following materials:

  • Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual (virtual)
  • Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)

Resources

WorkSafeBC Content Guide WorkSafeBC Rapid Transport Criteria WorkSafeBC First Aid Record Red Cross Comprehensive First Aid & CPR Manual

Where to find us:

Visit our Duncan - Brae Road training courses here.

Duncan - Brae Road

300 Brae Road Duncan, B.C. V9L 6V8
Toll Free: 1-866-282-5378

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Who should take this course?

  • Police
  • Community Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dental Assistants
  • Pharmacists
  • Job Seekers
  • Teachers and Teaching Assistants
  • Bus Drivers
  • Flight Crew
  • Coaches
  • Volunteers
  • Respite Care
  • General Interest for All Ages

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Basic/Emergency First Aid course, we offer this course in the following locations:

Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cowichan Bay | Cowichan Station | Maple Bay | Crofton | Chemainus | Cobble Hill | Shawinigan Lake | Mill Bay | Ladysmith

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

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