Victoria - First Aid, CPR & AED Courses

Need a first aid or CPR course in Victoria, BC? Our main training center, located at 920 Johnson Street, is centrally situated in downtown Victoria. We provide fun, interactive first aid training courses at all levels - from short Emergency & Standard First Aid & CPR courses to more advanced training like First Responder, Emergency Medical Responder or Occupational First Aid Level 3.

We're BC's largest Canadian Red Cross training partner, and offer all levels of the WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid program. Whether you work in childcare, healthcare, trades, fitness, outdoors or anywhere else, we've got your first aid & Foodsafe needs covered.

Group Training

Do you have a group that needs a private training course? Give our office a call or email grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com and we can set it up for you. We can host in one of our classrooms or come to you wherever you are, whichever works best. 

Find Your Course

If you're not sure which course you need, please reach out and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction, whether you need to meet the requirements for school, work or another regulatory body.

  • First-Aid Courses

    • A hands-on, comprehensive Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Level C course, recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2). This course covers essential skills for handling emergencies in both home and workplace settings.

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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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    • A hybrid version of Standard First Aid and CPR Level C course, recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2). This blended course combines online learning with hands-on training to cover essential skills for handling emergencies in both home and workplace settings.

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    • Our blended Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C course combines online learning with a hands-on session, approved by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1). Ideal for those needing essential emergency training for home or workplace safety.

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    • Our Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR Level B course is a one-day, hands-on training session approved by Island Health and BC Childcare Licensing. Perfect for Early Childhood Educators, Infant/Toddler Educators, and other childcare professionals, this course focuses on common childhood injuries and emergencies.

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    • A shorter recertification course for those who already have a current/valid Standard First Aid certificate. This course is not recognized as equivalent to the WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid.

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  • Occupational First Aid

    • Our 1-day Basic First Aid course provides essential hands-on training for managing workplace emergencies, including cardiac arrest, choking, bleeding, and injuries. This WorkSafeBC-certified course equips you with the skills needed to respond effectively and confidently in emergency situations, leading to OFA 1 attendant certification.

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    • A certificate endorsement to OFA 1 or OFA 2 covering transportation of injured workers as required by Schedule 3-A.

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    • This Advanced First Aid course replaces the WorkSafeBC OFA Level 3 program, aligning with updated safety standards for workplace first aid in high-risk environments.

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    • This flexible blended Basic First Aid course includes 4 hours online and 4.5 hours in-person. Build essential skills in CPR, bleeding control, and emergency response. WorkSafeBC-certified and OFA 1 equivalent.

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    • This Intermediate First Aid course for industry replaces the WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 2 program, aligning with updated safety standards for workplace first aid. Don't see the dates your looking for? Check out our blended version here

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  • FOODSAFE Courses

    • Our FOODSAFE Level 1 course is a fun, interactive, and stress-free training program designed for frontline food service workers. This course is essential for anyone working in the food industry, including cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers.

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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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    • Our Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed for healthcare professionals and emergency responders who need to perform high-quality CPR and resuscitation as part of a team. This course provides the advanced skills needed to respond effectively in critical cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

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    • Our Oxygen Therapy course is a short, in-person certification designed for healthcare providers who need to develop the knowledge and skills to administer supplemental oxygen safely and effectively. This course is often taken alongside Basic Life Support (BLS) and Airway Management (AM) for comprehensive emergency response training.

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    • Our Airway Management course is a short, in-person certification designed for healthcare providers who need to develop and maintain airway management skills. This course is often taken alongside Basic Life Support (BLS) and Oxygen Therapy (OT) but can be taken on its own for focused airway management training.

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    • This comprehensive course combines the Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), Airway Management (AM), and Oxygen Therapy (OT) certifications to fully prepare healthcare providers to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies in a team-based professional environment.

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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 blended program approved by Transport Canada, designed for individuals working or training to work in a marine environment. Combining online learning with an in-person session, this course provides essential first aid skills and CPR training tailored for marine settings, focusing on the unique challenges of working on or near water.

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  • Wilderness First Aid Courses

    • Our 20-hour Remote First Aid course is designed for those who live, work, or adventure in non-urban, remote, or wilderness environments. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a professional working in remote settings, this specialized training equips you with the knowledge and skills to handle medical emergencies when help is far away.

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    • Our 40-hour Wilderness First Aid course is designed for those who work, explore, or play in remote environments where help may be more than a day away. This specialized training equips participants with the skills needed to manage medical emergencies over extended periods in the wilderness.

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    • Our 40-hour Wilderness First Aid Bridge course is designed for those with a current Remote First Aid certification who want to expand their skills and learn how to provide extended care in wilderness and remote settings. This upgrade course is ideal for professional guides, park officials, and those working in recreation, ecotourism, and other remote environments.

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  • First-Aid Instructor Courses

    • For instructor candidates who want to teach the core Red Cross First Aid & CPR Program.

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Where to find us:

Visit our Victoria training courses here.

Victoria - Downtown

A-920 Johnson Street Victoria, BC V8V 3N4
Try our other first-aid course locations

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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 | Vancouver | Nanaimo | Victoria-TILLICUM | Burnaby | Duncan | Online | Parksville |

Give us a call at 1.800.282.5378, or send us an email at to arrange a group course.

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