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Register Here: EMR Recertification
May 11–15
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Daily
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.
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.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
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.
Provincial Fire and Safety Training provides a wide variety of training programs, including the Office of the Fire Commissioner Playbook program, Auto Extrication, Low/Steep Rope Rescue, Emergency Scene Traffic Control, Incident Command Training and Rapid Intervention Training.
We offer a wide range of training programs and courses for industrial workers all designed to educate and ensure worker safety at all time.
Provincial Fire and Safety works closely with Gas and Electricity Industries, Pulp and Paper Industry, the Provincial Mining Industry and Municipalities across the Province providing industry specific training programs developed by subject matter experts.
Our wide range of industrial course offerings continues to grow, including Emergency Response Team training, certified Firefighter training programs, technical rope rescue training, standby confined space rescue programs and First Responder Medical program.
All of our programs meet or exceed Provincial standards including WorkSafeBC and the National Fire Protection Association.