May 11–15
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Daily

Cost: $1,100

Stay current, confident, and compliant with Provincial Fire and Safety’s Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification Course.

This focused 40-hour program is designed for currently certified (or recently expired) EMRs who need to renew their certification and maintain licensing requirements in British Columbia.

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Course Overview

This recertification course is intended for individuals who currently hold a valid — or recently expired (within grace period) — EMR certification and wish to renew their credentials for another 3 years.

The program includes the BC EMALB Scope of Practice Schedule 1 & 2 update, which is required for licensing through BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and many Fire Services departments.

Provincial Fire and Safety provides 40 hours of concentrated classroom review and hands-on practical training to refresh core competencies and update participants on current protocols and standards.

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Why Choose Provincial Fire and Safety for Recertification?

• Expert-led refresher training tailored to real-world emergency scenarios

• Updated instruction on BC Scope of Practice protocols (Schedule 1 & 2)

• Scenario-based skill reviews and practical re-evaluations

• In-depth discussions and Q&A with experienced EMR instructors

• Efficient, focused renewal that meets EMALB licensing requirements

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Course Content: Refresher & Protocol Updates

Participants will review and update their knowledge and skills in:

• Patient Assessments (Medical & Trauma)

• Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy

• Circulatory Emergencies & Shock Management

• Trauma Care (Soft Tissue, Musculoskeletal, Spinal, Chest Injuries)

• Medical Emergencies & Chronic Conditions

• Special Populations & Obstetric Emergencies

• Mental Health & Crisis Intervention

• Pharmacology & Medications (per Schedule 1 & 2)

• Scene Safety, Patient Transport & Documentation

• BC EMALB Scope of Practice Schedule 1 & 2 Updates

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Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals with a valid or recently expired EMR certification

• Licensed EMRs needing to maintain EMALB compliance

• Firefighters and first responders

• Remote and industrial medics

• Community-based responders renewing Red Cross EMR credentials

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Prerequisites

Participants must provide:

• Proof of a current or recently expired EMR certification (Red Cross or equivalent recognized by the Paramedic Association of Canada)

• Prior completion of a full EMR course

• Standard First Aid with CPR C (recommended)

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Completion Requirements

To successfully recertify, participants must:

• Attend 100% of the 40-hour course

• Demonstrate all critical skills to required competency standards

• Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (1 trauma, 1 medical)

• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on the written exam

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Certification Awarded

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

3-Year Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification
BC EMALB Scope of Practice Schedule 1 & 2 Update Completion
Digital certificate issued upon course completion

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Registration Information

If you are registering on behalf of someone else or purchasing multiple seats, please include the full names and email addresses of all attendees in the “Special Instructions” section at checkout.

This ensures each participant receives timely communication and access to required course materials in advance.
Incomplete or incorrect information may delay course access.

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Cancellation Policy

• The $250 deposit is non-refundable if cancelled within one month of the course start date.

• Students who do not attend (no-shows) will forfeit all fees paid.