First Aid

First Aid Programs and Courses: Learn to Save a Life

First aid training by the Lifesaving Society British Columbia & Yukon equips you to handle emergencies at home, work, or play, ensuring safety and effective rescue responses.

Step 1

Become First Aid & CPR Certified

Prepare to save lives with comprehensive First Aid, CPR, and AED training. Gain the skills to confidently respond to emergencies.

Step 2

Become a First Aid Instructor

Become a leader in your community! Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructors provide expert training in first aid, CPR, and AED, promoting public safety and injury prevention.

Step 3

Get involved in your community

If you purchase individual First Aid Instructor insurance, you can provide the Lifesaving Society with your contact details for potential Instructor inquiries and/or contracting purposes.

Step 4

Become a First Aid Instructor Trainer

Become a First Aid Instructor Trainer to train and educate new First Aid Instructors in delivering a variety of First Aid courses.

Step 5

Become a First Aid affiliate

An Affiliate collaborates with the Lifesaving Society to prevent drowning and promote safety through education, programming, and safety services. Join as a First Aid Instructor Affiliate to conduct your own courses, purchase course materials, and receive Branch support.

First Aid Courses

Not knowing what to do in an emergency is stressful. Build your confidence by taking a First Aid or CPR course to learn how to save lives and prevent injuries.

As a recognized WorkSafeBC training agency, the Lifesaving Society of British Columbia & Yukon makes first aid training accessible with hands-on, in-person classes.

Airway Management & Oxygen Administration

2-14 Weeks
Skills for managing airways and administering oxygen.
Basic Life Support Responder (BLS)

2-14 Weeks
Advanced CPR and emergency first aid training.
CPR A/AED

2-14 Weeks
Basic CPR and AED training for adults.
CPR C/AED

2-14 Weeks
Comprehensive CPR and AED skills for all ages.
Emergency First Aid Child & Community Care

2-14 Weeks
First aid training focused on child and community care.
Emergency First Aid with CPR A/AED

2-14 Weeks
Basic emergency first aid with adult CPR.
First Aid Instructor/Examiner

2-14 Weeks
Train to teach and assess first aid courses.
Standard First Aid with CPR-C/AED

2-14 Weeks
Comprehensive first aid and CPR certification.

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