Vancouver - First Aid Courses, CPR & AED Training

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First Aid Training in Vancouver, British Columbia

Need a first aid and CPR course in Vancouver? Our training centre at 3316 Kingsway, Unit #209, is an 8-minute walk from Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain Station, with classes daily for students from Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, and the Lower Mainland. You can also train at ourBurnaby location in Lougheed City.

Effective first aid saves lives, and first aid training is essential for many jobs in British Columbia. Our course offerings include Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C, Emergency First Aid (a one-day course), Emergency Childcare First Aid, WorkSafeBC Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced First Aid, Transportation Endorsement, BLS, CPR classes, Remote and Wilderness First Aid, and Marine First Aid, with in-person and blended training options.

Why train with Alert First Aid

  • Build first aid skills and practical skills with hands-on practice in every class
  • Emergency training and life-saving skills for cardiac emergencies, choking, bleeding, and spinal injuries
  • Workplace safety training that meets WorkSafeBC occupational health and safety requirements
  • Our childcare first aid course is built for ECEs, nannies, and parents
  • Red Cross first aid certification valid for 3 years

Award-winning Red Cross training

A leading provider of safety and first aid training. In 2025, the Canadian Red Cross named us a Top 3 Provincial Training Provider and a Top National Child Care and Marine First Aid Provider.

Red Cross Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2025Red Cross Top National Child Care First Aid Provider 2025Red Cross Top National Marine First Aid Provider 2025
★★★★★"The instructor, Brooke, taught so well — very patient, and made the full-day course genuinely fun and interesting."Fu K. · Vancouver
★★★★★"Mr. Vaughn trained us for Intermediate first aid training. He … explains everything in simple manner…"Gurpreet S. · Vancouver
★★★★★"Best first aid course I’ve ever taken. Highly recommend Alert First Aid."Tara G. · Duncan
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Need group training? We offer first aid training for groups, with private first aid classes at your workplace in Metro Vancouver. Questions? Call 604-900-7791.

  • In Person First Aid Courses

    • Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid & CPR Level C (Formerly known as Standard First Aid) is recognized across Canada and by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid.

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

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    • 1-day, hands-on Canadian Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR Level B in Victoria, Vancouver, Burnaby, Duncan and Nanaimo, approved by Island Health and BC Child Care Licensing.

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    • 1-day, hands-on Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid Recertification (formerly Standard First Aid Recert) in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Vancouver and Burnaby, recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid.

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  • Blended First Aid Courses

    • Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid & CPR Level C (formerly Standard First Aid), blended with online learning, in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Vancouver and Burnaby, recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid.

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    • Canadian Red Cross Basic First Aid & CPR Level C (formerly Emergency First Aid), blended with online learning, in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Vancouver and Burnaby, recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Basic First Aid.

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  • Occupational First Aid

    • 1-day, hands-on WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1) in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Vancouver and Burnaby, from a WorkSafeBC-approved training provider, meeting WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid requirements.

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    • 2-day Intermediate First Aid (formerly OFA Level 2) in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Vancouver and Burnaby, from a WorkSafeBC-approved training provider and Canadian Red Cross Training Partner.

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  • CPR Courses

    • Our CPR Level C Recertification course is a short, in-person session designed to refresh and update your lifesaving skills for cardiovascular emergencies. This course is ideal for those with a valid CPR certificate who want to maintain their certification.

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    • 4-hour Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Vancouver and Burnaby, for healthcare providers and professional responders.

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    • Our blended CPR Level C course combines online learning with an in-person session, providing essential lifesaving skills for cardiovascular emergencies. This course is perfect for individuals who want comprehensive CPR and AED training for adults, children, and infants in a convenient format.

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  • Marine First Aid Courses

    • A hands-on, in-person training program designed for individuals working in marine environments. Approved by Transport Canada, this comprehensive course provides essential first aid and CPR skills tailored to the unique challenges of water-based settings.

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Where to find us:

Visit our Vancouver - Kingsway training courses here.

Vancouver - Kingsway

3316 Kingsway, Unit #209 Vancouver, BC V5R 5K7

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a Standard First
Aid with CPR C course, we offer this course in the following locations:

| Victoria - Downtown | Victoria - UVic McKinnon Bldg | Victoria - Tillicum Centre | Victoria Edelweiss Club | Vancouver - Kingsway | Nanaimo - Downtown | Burnaby - Lougheed Mall | Duncan - Brae Road | Private Course Location |

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

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