At Vancouver First Aid Ltd, we offer a wide range of first aid training programs designed to meet workplace, academic, and personal needs. Our most popular courses include:

• Emergency / Basic First Aid
• Emergency Child Care First Aid
• Standard / Intermediate First Aid

All our courses are nationally accredited through St. Mark James Training, ensuring you receive recognized, high-quality certification.

To enroll in a course, simply select your preferred first aid or CPR class from the menu bar. For more details on available courses and certification options, continue reading below.

Emergency / Basic First Aid

Emergency First Aid Course in Vancouver

Our Emergency First Aid course — also known as Basic First Aid — is one of our most popular and widely recognized training programs. This comprehensive 8-hour course is perfect for anyone looking to gain essential first aid and CPR knowledge.

What You’ll Learn:

• Legal Considerations and Responsibilities
• Activating Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Scene Assessment and Safety
• Introduction to Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
• CPR Level A (Adult CPR)
• Managing Respiratory Emergencies
• Recognizing and Treating Shock
• Circulatory Emergencies (Heart Attacks, Strokes, and More)

For more information or to register for an Emergency First Aid course, click here.

Standard / Intermediate First Aid 

Standard First Aid, also known as Intermediate First Aid, is a comprehensive 14-hour course that provides in-depth training in first aid and CPR. This course covers all the essential topics included in Emergency First Aid, with additional instruction on treating burns, soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains, spinal injuries, seizures, and a wide range of other medical emergencies. Participants will also receive CPR Level C and AED certification.

For more information or to register for a Standard First Aid training course, click here.

Childcare First Aid

Vancouver First Aid offers both Emergency Childcare First Aid and Standard Childcare First Aid courses. For daycare and childminding services in the Lower Mainland, Emergency Childcare First Aid is a required certification. This training emphasizes essential skills, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on children and infants.

We provide affordable and competitive 8-hour Emergency Childcare First Aid courses, as well as a comprehensive 16-hour Standard Childcare First Aid course, designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills for childcare emergencies.

Locations

Vancouver First Aid serves all municipalities throughout the Lower Mainland. We offer first aid and CPR courses at training centers located in Vancouver, West / North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Richmond, and Surrey. Two new training centers are coming in mid and late 2025 in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. To view a list of all upcoming classes in your area, please visit our locations page or choose your first aid course below.