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Continuing Education

Red Cross First Aid and CPR

Red Cross Emergency First Aid class (for UFV students only)

Cost: $105

Continuing Education is offering a Red Cross Emergency First Aid class for UFV students only.

UFV students who take this course may qualify for tuition reimbursement from the Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE), from the Student Experiential Fund (SEF). Email cece@ufv.ca to find out if you qualify for the reimbursement.


March 9, 2024 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20367

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.


April 20, 2024 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20344

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


Feb 3, 2024 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20175

April 13, 2024 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20289

April 27, 2024 | 1 session, Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20313

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.


March 5–14, 2024 | 4 sessions, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 20192

May 27–June 5, 2024 | 4 sessions, Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre campus
CRN: 40208

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.


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