Victoria Emergency Medical Responder

The Canadian Red Cross EMR course provides comprehensive training in first aid and CPR for professional responders both in the Victoria area and across Canada. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified as Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responders. The course focuses on a consistent patient assessment model, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, and care for a variety of acute and chronic conditions. It also includes instruction on how to package and transport patients to hospital safely while providing care. The course will take place in our Victoria classroom is composed of hands-on practice, skills demonstrations, discussions, and simulated scenarios based on real-life situations.

To be certified, participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course, achieve a minimum of 75% on the closed-book written knowledge evaluation, and demonstrate proficiency in skills and practical scenarios.

Prerequisites for the course include Standard First Aid with CPR Level C certification, and a mandatory pre-course assignment of at least 20 hours.

About EMA Licensing:

If you intend to work as an Emergency Medical Responder in Victoria, or elsewhere on Vancouver Island or across BC, there is a good chance that you will want to become a licensed EMR. This certification fulfills the initial requirement to apply for an EMR License in British Columbia. However, the process of obtaining a license is a separate step that must be completed through the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB). This will involve submitting a separate application, taking an online written exam, and passing a practical evaluation. This program is designed to help you prepare for the EMALB Licensing process. For more information about the EMA Licensing process, please visit this link..

About Occupational First Aid (Worksafe BC OFA 3):

Once you have gone through the steps to become a certified EMR, you can apply and complete a jurisprudence package that outlines the regulations for First Aid in BC workplaces. Upon successful completion, you will be granted a WorksafeBC OFA 3 certification at no cost. This will enable you to work as an occupational first aid attendant in remote, high risk workplaces.