North Island College (NIC) in Courtenay has over a decade of experience in responsive first aid programs. First aid and CPR training at NIC meets the regional requirements for employers who ask their workers to get certified in first aid and CPR. Courses are offered on-site at the college in Courtenay, or they can be scheduled to suit the needs of an individual or group in need of training. All first aid and CPR courses offered at NIC cover the signs, symptoms and required responses for critically ill people, instruction on accessing the Emergency Medical System, action for breathing and circulatory emergencies and treatment for conscious and unconscious choking.
St. John Ambulance is a worldwide program with a strong presence in Canada, which provides first aid and rescue training as well as other community services to interested persons. It is a part of the Priory of Canada, and offers first aid certification in every region including British Columbia. St. John's Ambulance first aid and CPR training relies of a combination of live professional trainers and instruction, how-to videos and self-paced training guides. Workplace programs are designed to meet national standards, and they can be designed to suit your individual or company needs. First aid courses are also offered online.
West Coast First Aid Services offers a variety of specialty and general first aid and CPR training in the Courtenay area in the Comox Valley. West Coast First Aid has a flexible training schedule that can be adapted to meet the needs of most groups or individuals. They offer Red Cross certification as well as WorkSafeBC, which is required by many employers in Canada. West Coast First Aid also has a first aid class for new and expecting parents.
Head to Toe First Aid Training in Powell River, British Columbia, is just across the channel from Courtenay on the mainland. Head to Toe instructors can travel to teach classes in nearby communities. They offer CPR, standard, emergency and occupational first aid classes, and certified Red Cross and Medic First Aid instructors. Head to Toe specializes in re-certification for those with Level 3 first aid training.