Emergency First Aid Course
Date: May 12th, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ridge First Aid School, 240 – 34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford

Course Overview

This one-day Emergency First Aid course equips participants with essential lifesaving skills in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Perfect for both the workplace and home, the course meets provincial/territorial safety requirements and adheres to the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Recognized as a Basic First Aid equivalency, this course provides practical tools and knowledge to handle emergencies confidently.

What You’ll Learn

Introduction to the Red Cross:

• Overview of the Red Cross
• The role of a first aider

Preparation and Response:

• Preparing for emergencies
• Using the EMS system effectively
• Mastering the Check, Call, Care protocol

Airway Emergencies:

• Recognizing and responding to airway obstructions

Breathing & Circulation Emergencies:

• Identifying and managing breathing and circulation issues
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest

Wound Care:

• Basic techniques for wound management
• Opioid poisoning awareness

Additional content may be included to meet specific legislation requirements.

Instructor

The course will be led by a certified First Aid Instructor, combining practical hands-on training with theoretical knowledge to prepare participants for real-life emergency scenarios.

Completion Requirements

• Demonstrate required skills and critical steps successfully
• Achieve a minimum of 75% on the written knowledge evaluation
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level C.

Equip yourself with the skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations.

👉 Register now to secure your spot in this vital course!

Standard First Aid Course
Dates: May 12th & 13th, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (both days)
Location: Ridge First Aid School, 240 – 34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford

Course Overview

Prepare for emergencies with our Standard First Aid course, a comprehensive two-day program that provides essential lifesaving skills in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Whether for workplace requirements or personal preparedness, this course covers everything you need to know to respond effectively in emergencies.

This training adheres to the latest first aid and CPR guidelines and meets the legislative requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards. It is recognized as an Intermediate First Aid equivalency.

Completion Requirements

• Successfully demonstrate all required skills and critical steps.
• Actively participate in and attend 100% of the course.
• Achieve a minimum of 75% on the written, closed-book knowledge evaluation.

Certification

Participants will receive a 3-year certification in:

• Standard First Aid
• CPR C
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Responding to Emergencies

What You’ll Learn

First Aid Legalities and Responsibilities:

• Legalities and Duty to Act
• Occupational First Aid Attendant role
• Calling 911 and lowering infection risks
• Fundamental principles of first aid

Primary Assessment and Emergency Response:

• Check, Call, Care protocol
• Treating ill or injured persons

Airway Emergencies:

• Responding to choking (mild/severe, conscious/unconscious)

Breathing & Circulation Emergencies:

• Managing strokes, anaphylaxis, asthma, heart attacks, and cardiac arrest
• Performing CPR and using an AED

Wound Care:

• Treating external and internal bleeding, cuts, burns, flail chest, and punctures

Head, Neck, & Spinal Injuries:

• Spinal precautions and concussion management

Bone, Muscle, & Joint Injuries:

• Addressing fractures, sprains, dislocations, and using splints/slings

Sudden Medical Emergencies:

• Managing diabetic emergencies, seizures, and mental health crises
• Childbirth preparation

Environmental Illnesses:

• Treating hypothermia and hyperthermia

Poisoning:

• Responding to swallowed, inhaled, absorbed, or injected poisons
• Poisoning from drugs, alcohol, and bites/stings

Prepare yourself with the confidence and skills to handle emergencies effectively.

👉 Register today to secure your spot in this vital course!

Transportation Endorsement Course – Add-On Certification for First Aid Attendants

📅 Date: May 14th, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
📍 Location: Ridge First Aid Training Centre, 240 – 34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford

Course Overview

Looking to expand your workplace first aid qualifications? This one-day Transportation Endorsement (TE) course is the ideal add-on for certified first aid attendants who may be required to transport injured workers to medical aid when ambulance services are unavailable or delayed.

Delivered by certified and engaging instructors, this course focuses on patient handling, safe transport procedures, and meeting WorkSafeBC standards for workplace medical transport.

What You’ll Learn

✔ Safe patient handling and spinal motion restriction techniques
✔ Injury assessment and monitoring during transport
✔ Transport equipment use and loading procedures
✔ Legal responsibilities and effective documentation
✔ Adherence to WorkSafeBC regulations for Transportation Endorsement

Course Prerequisites

Participants must hold a valid first aid certificate in one of the following:

• Emergency First Aid (EFA)

• Standard First Aid (SFA)

• Occupational First Aid Level Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced (Previously OFA 1, 2, or 3)

Note: The TE certificate is only valid as long as your existing first aid certificate. It will expire on the same date as your current EFA, SFA, or workplace certification.

Completion Requirements

✔ Full attendance (100%)
✔ Successful demonstration of all required skills
✔ Minimum 75% on the written knowledge evaluation

Certification

Upon successful completion, you will receive a Transportation Endorsement certificate recognized by WorkSafeBC.

📌 Build confidence and competency in emergency transport. Enroll today and elevate your first aid skill set!

Standard First Aid Course
Dates: May 24 & 25, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (both days)
Location: Ridge First Aid Training Centre, 240 – 34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford

Course Overview

Prepare for emergencies with our Standard First Aid course, a comprehensive two-day program that provides essential lifesaving skills in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Whether for workplace requirements or personal preparedness, this course covers everything you need to know to respond effectively in emergencies.

This training adheres to the latest first aid and CPR guidelines and meets the legislative requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards. It is recognized as an Intermediate First Aid equivalency.

Completion Requirements

• Successfully demonstrate all required skills and critical steps.
• Actively participate in and attend 100% of the course.
• Achieve a minimum of 75% on the written, closed-book knowledge evaluation.

Certification

Participants will receive a 3-year certification in:

• Standard First Aid
• CPR C
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Responding to Emergencies

What You’ll Learn

First Aid Legalities and Responsibilities:

• Legalities and Duty to Act
• Occupational First Aid Attendant role
• Calling 911 and lowering infection risks
• Fundamental principles of first aid

Primary Assessment and Emergency Response:

• Check, Call, Care protocol
• Treating ill or injured persons

Airway Emergencies:

• Responding to choking (mild/severe, conscious/unconscious)

Breathing & Circulation Emergencies:

• Managing strokes, anaphylaxis, asthma, heart attacks, and cardiac arrest
• Performing CPR and using an AED

Wound Care:

• Treating external and internal bleeding, cuts, burns, flail chest, and punctures

Head, Neck, & Spinal Injuries:

• Spinal precautions and concussion management

Bone, Muscle, & Joint Injuries:

• Addressing fractures, sprains, dislocations, and using splints/slings

Sudden Medical Emergencies:

• Managing diabetic emergencies, seizures, and mental health crises
• Childbirth preparation

Environmental Illnesses:

• Treating hypothermia and hyperthermia

Poisoning:

• Responding to swallowed, inhaled, absorbed, or injected poisons
• Poisoning from drugs, alcohol, and bites/stings

Prepare yourself with the confidence and skills to handle emergencies effectively.

👉 Register today to secure your spot in this vital course!

Emergency First Aid Course
Date: May 24, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ridge First Aid School, 240 – 34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford

Course Overview

This one-day Emergency First Aid course equips participants with essential lifesaving skills in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Perfect for both the workplace and home, the course meets provincial/territorial safety requirements and adheres to the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Recognized as a Basic First Aid equivalency, this course provides practical tools and knowledge to handle emergencies confidently.

What You’ll Learn

Introduction to the Red Cross:

• Overview of the Red Cross
• The role of a first aider

Preparation and Response:

• Preparing for emergencies
• Using the EMS system effectively
• Mastering the Check, Call, Care protocol

Airway Emergencies:

• Recognizing and responding to airway obstructions

Breathing & Circulation Emergencies:

• Identifying and managing breathing and circulation issues
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest

Wound Care:

• Basic techniques for wound management
• Opioid poisoning awareness

Additional content may be included to meet specific legislation requirements.

Instructor

The course will be led by a certified First Aid Instructor, combining practical hands-on training with theoretical knowledge to prepare participants for real-life emergency scenarios.

Completion Requirements

• Demonstrate required skills and critical steps successfully
• Achieve a minimum of 75% on the written knowledge evaluation
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level C.

Equip yourself with the skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations.

👉 Register now to secure your spot in this vital course!