Name: Basic First Aid – Dawson Creek
Start: 2026-11-24T09:15:00-07:00
End: 2026-11-24T16:30:00-07:00
Location: Dawson Creek

Course overview

The Emergency Medical Responder course is designed for professionals in emergency medical care who are responsible for initial assessments, the provision of safe and prudent care, and the transport of a patient to the most appropriate healthcare facility. Participants will learn and demonstrate all knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate patient assessments, interventions, and on-going care.

Course content follows the National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP) as defined by the Paramedic Association of Canada. To ensure practical readiness, participants are engaged in dynamic training techniques including video, media presentations, skills demonstrations, practice sessions, discussions, and scenarios based on real-life situations.

Duration

First Responder: 40 hours.
Emergency Medical Responder: 80–120 hours.
Advanced First Aid: 80–120 hours (based on jurisdiction).
Basic Life Support (BLS): 4–6 hours (plus additional time for add-ons).
Psychological First Aid: 45–90 minutes (Online) or 7–12 hours (Classroom).

Course Details

Date: Nov 24, 2026
Time: 9:15am – 4:30pm

Location: Dawson Creek

Call to Book: 250-795-2776

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What You'll Learn

This comprehensive curriculum covers the essential skills required for professional responders, including:

Foundational Knowledge: The role of the Professional Responder, legal and ethical issues, anatomy and physiology, and infection prevention and control.
Assessment & Diagnostics: Primary and secondary assessments to identify life-threatening conditions.
Critical Care Interventions: Airway management, respiratory emergencies, circulatory emergencies, and shock management.
Trauma Management: Care for hemorrhage, soft tissue trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, as well as head, spinal, chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries.
Medical Emergencies: Response to acute and chronic illnesses, poisoning, and environmental illnesses.
Specialized Situations: Managing crisis interventions, multiple-casualty incidents, pregnancy, labour, and delivery.
Operational Skills: Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients, pharmacology, and transportation to healthcare facilities.

Requirements / Prerequisites

Participants must be certified in Standard First Aid with CPR level C.
Attendance: Students must attend and participate in 100% of the course.
Evaluation: Successful completion requires:
- Demonstrating the required skills.
- Completing two evaluated scenarios (one medical and one trauma).
- Achieving a minimum 75% mark on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation.

FAQs

1. How long is my certification valid?
The Emergency Medical Responder certification is valid for 3 years. A digital certificate is issued upon successful completion.

2. Is there a recertification course available?
Yes. A recertification course is available for those who hold a valid certificate, and it takes approximately 40 hours to complete.

3. What course materials are provided?
Participants receive the Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text. An optional workbook is also available.

4. Who is the target audience for this course?
This training is intended for professionals in emergency medical care, such as those working in fire services, rescue teams, or workplace response teams, who handle initial assessments and patient transport.

5. What happens if I fail the written exam?
To pass the course, you must achieve a minimum mark of 75% on the written knowledge evaluation. Specific re-testing policies may depend on the training partner, but the standard requirement is a passing grade to receive certification.