Emergency Medical Responder
AET-020
This 12-day course provides the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness in a pre-hospital setting and includes CPR level HCP and AED. The certification is valid for three years. Being a certified EMR opens the doors to a variety of employment opportunities including BC Ambulance Services, private ambulance services (ie LifeSupport Transport), fire departments, law enforcement, ski-patrol and rescue and industry employers in remote locations in BC and Alberta.
This is a non-credit course offered through Continuing Education and Training.
This course is funded by the Province of British Columbia.
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Location |
Schedule |
Delivery |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley Fall |
10/19/2026 - 11/03/2026 |
In-person |
$1,800 |
Registration open.
Course requirements
- Participants must be certified in Standard First Aid with CPR level C or higher.
- Pre-reading and homework required
- Minimum of 16 years of age.
- Students under 19 require a parent/guardian signed waiver.
Contact the Continuing Education and Training First Aid Department at 250-334-5005 or firstaid@nic.bc.ca for more information.
How to apply
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