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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.


Jan 25, 2025 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20261

Feb 26, 2025 | 1 session, Wednesday, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20262

Mar 29, 2025 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20262

May 14, 2025 | 1 session, Wednesday, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 40228

 

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

Cost: TBA

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

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.


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

Feb 1, 2025 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20122

Apr 12, 2025 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20191

May 10, 2025 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 40173

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.


Apr 26, 2025 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20171

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.


Mar 4–13, 2025 | 4 sessions, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20256

May 26–Jun 4, 2025 | 4 sessions, Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 40132

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

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