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Continuing Education

First Aid and Safety

Basic Life Support

Cost: $75.00

This course is designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment for professionals with a duty to respond. Learn the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 1-year certification. 

This course meets the CPR requirement for the UFV LPN Access to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program


July 27, 2024 | 1 session, Saturday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 40302

Aug 14, 2024 | 1 session, Wednesday, 5:00–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 40303

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register
PVPC - Refresher + FIT Testing

Cost: $30

This 30-minute PVPC refresher course revisits the knowledge and skills acquired during the 8-hour Preventing Workplace Violence course. Annual renewal of this course is required for PVPC-trained students and staff.


Abbotsford — Clearbrook Centre


The sections below each include a 30-minute PVPC refresher as well as Fit Testing. Please note that registration is restricted to students within School of Health Studies programs. Students are required to pay $30 at the time of registration for Fit Testing.

September 5, 2024 | 1 session, Thursday, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM  | CRN 40317 - Now open for registration

September 11, 2024 | 1 session, Wednesday, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM  | CRN 80345- Now open for registration

September 12, 2024 | 1 session, Thursday, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM  | CRN 80346 - Now open for registration

October 29, 2024 | 1 session, Tuesday, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM  | CRN 80358 - Now open for registration

October 30, 2024 | 1 session, Wednesday, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM  | CRN 80359 - Now open for registration

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Red Cross CPR Level C

Cost: TBD

This course is for professional rescuers, such as police officers, firefighters, first responders, workplace First Aid teams, and lifeguards. It is based on the current First Aid and CPR guidelines. It covers one- and two-person rescue and adult, child, and infant CPR. It also provides an introduction to AED. Three-year expiry.


Red Cross Emergency First Aid

Cost: $110.00

This course provides simple First Aid and CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment for people who want to know how to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. Learn about adult cardiovascular emergencies, CPR, choking, airway and breathing emergencies, sudden medical conditions, prevention of disease transmission, and injuries to head and spine. The course is based on the current First Aid, CPR, and AED guidelines and meets OHS regulations for basic First Aid. Three-year expiry.


Oct 19, 2024 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 80329


Oct 22-24, 2024
| 2 sessions, Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 80130

Nov 30, 2024 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 80221

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Red Cross Psychological First Aid

Cost: $153.00

This course is for those who require in-depth knowledge and techniques to recognize and assist people in crisis after experiencing loss, grief, trauma, and stress, with an emphasis on self-care and personal protection. Learners will apply the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model – a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social well-being that teaches learners how to support themselves and others to cope with the effects of various types of stress and linking them to resources and support within themselves or in the community. The course uses primarily case-based learning and includes the latest evidence from the international community. Prior to the in-class session, students must complete a 45-90 minute online learning component. Three-year expiry.


Nov 16, 2024 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 80224

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Red Cross Standard First Aid

Cost: $179.00

This course provides comprehensive First Aid and CPR techniques for those who need training to meet work requirements or wish to know how to respond to emergencies in the home. It covers cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR C, prevention of disease transmission, soft tissue injuries, poisons, and injuries to the head and spine. It is based on the current First Aid, CPR, and AEC guidelines and meets a variety of provincial and territorial regulations for standard First Aid and CPR. Three-year expiry.


Sept 17–26, 2024 | 4 sessions, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 80218

Nov 12–21, 2024 | 4 sessions, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 80219

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.

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