Advanced and responder training

Longer courses for responders, fire departments, marine crews and anyone heading into emergency work.

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Advanced First Aid

For responders who need advanced first aid skills. Build on Intermediate First Aid and learn to assess and manage more complex emergencies.

For fire departments and firefighters. Ask about arranging this three-day course for your department.

For people heading into emergency services, rural response, industry or remote work. Learn full patient assessment and emergency care.

Length10 days (about 80 hours), run as day and evening sessions over several weeks, plus open study sessions
FormatIn class
Who it is forPeople heading into emergency services, rural ambulance work, community response teams, industry and remote worksites, or a career change
Prerequisites18 or older; Grade 12 or equivalent; Intermediate First Aid with BLS-level CPR; a valid driver's licence. These are St. John Ambulance rules in Newfoundland and Labrador.
CertificateSt. John Ambulance EMR certification when you pass. You can then write the provincial exams to work as an EMR where allowed.
Price$2,500 + HST per person, includes instruction, materials and certification on successful completion

Dates are posted here when registration opens. Join the interest list and we'll let you know when the next class is set.

For vessel crews and marine workers who need first aid certification. Learn first aid with CPR Level C and responses to water emergencies.

Length2 days
FormatIn class
Who it is forVessel crews, the Coast Guard and marine workers
Age16 and older
PrerequisitesNone
CertificateMeets Transport Canada marine first aid standards; Transport Canada certificate, valid 5 years

For ship officers and crew who need advanced marine first aid. Practise patient assessment, oxygen, CPR and emergency response.

Length4 days
FormatIn class
Who it is forShip officers and crew who need advanced marine first aid
Age18 and older
CertificateMeets Transport Canada marine first aid standards; Transport Canada certificate, valid 5 years

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