The leader of basic first aid training in Coquitlam and the tri-cities area is Vancouver First Aid (VFA). VFA offers a number of basic one and two day courses, including standard, childcare, babysitting and emergency first aid. Customers can also register for stand-alone CPR, including level’s “C” and “HCP” (for health care providers). Other courses available at the Coquitlam training centre include qualitative mask fitting, food safe level 1, infant CPR, EMR, EMT, pet / canine first aid, WHMIS and TDG. Some courses are available only in an on-line format, while others are available in both on-line and in class formats. Registration for any first aid course in Coquitlam is remarkably easy with on-line, email, chat, and telephone registration available. All registration done on-line via secure SSL certificates.
How to Register for a Course in Coquitlam
To register for a basic first aid, CPR & AED, Mask Fitting, WHMIS, TDG or Food Safe course in Coquitlam or in the tri-cities area, use the following contact information:
- Website: https://vancouverfirstaid.ca/about/locations/coquitlam/
- Telephone: 778-709-9180
- Email: info@vancouverfirstaid.ca
- Address: 927 Brunette Ave d, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 1C8
This training centre is conveniently located near the Lougheed skytrain station, next to Lougheed highway and the Trans-Canada Highway. Plenty of free parking is available on-site as well. For more information about where this basic first aid training provider is located, please check out the following map:
Course Information
Standard First Aid
Standard first aid is one of the most popular courses. It includes CPR training, which is usually at level “C” (CPR for all ages). Participants can also opt to have level “HCP” (Health Care Provider) partner with the course. This class teaches a number of first aid topics, including heart attacks, angina, anaphylaxis, hyperventilation, wound management, head and neck injuries, spinals, broken bones, hypothermia, and many more. A St Mark James first aid manual is included in the course. Re-certifications are available and take half the time to complete. This course is offered in a blended format, meets WorkSafeBC standards for intermediate first aid training and includes AED certification. Certificate is valid for 3 years.
Emergency First Aid
This course is a popular one day program that also includes CPR and AED training. It comes standard with CPR level “A” (adult and child CPR) but participants can opt to have it with level “C” or “HCP”. It covers some basic topics in first aid, including wound management, circulationand breathing emergencies. A St Mark James first aid manual is included in the course. This course is also referred to as basic first aid and meets OFA level 1 certification standards for WorkSafeBC.
Advanced First Aid
This complicated first aid course includes 2 weeks of training in a blended format. One week is completed on-line at your own pace and the other is completed in class for the practical components. Certification meets OFA level 3 standards for WorkSafeBC and is valid for 3 years.
Mask Fit Testing
This 30 minute exam is designed for individuals who work / learn in areas that require masks. This qualitative mask fit test provides participants with the opportunity to test the effectiveness of the mask(s) used in their workplace. Certification is provided upon completion of the exam.
Food Safe Level 1
Participants are able to complete workplace-approved food safe certification. Customers can simply complete the course via the on-line course and complete examination at the Coquitlam training centre. The on-line course takes approximately 8 hours to complete and the exam takes approximately 1 hour.
CPR Courses
Customers that want CPR and AED only training can register for a number of courses, including private infant CPR courses where an instructor comes to you. Certification programs include CPR levels “A,” “C,” and “HCP”. Re-certifications are available for the latter 2. Courses vary in length from 3 hours to 6 hours.
Visit the VFA website for more information about available on-line courses, food safe, mask fitting, and basic first aid courses in Coquitlam and the tri-cities area.