Welcome to Red Cross Basic Life Support. EMR is your first step into the world of professional pre-hospital medicine. Below you will find important information to help you prepare for your course, including scheduling and location details, how to access your pre-course study material and prerequisite course, and preparation tips. If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Vancouver Learning Center
8168 Granville St (at 66th Ave), Unit 209
Plenty of free parking nearby; served by bus route #10
Safeway, Starbucks, and a wonderful assortment of restaurants within a few minutes walk
For your convenience, our learning centers include drinking water, hot water, coffee, tea and a small fridge and microwave.
See your course description for the start-time of the session for which you registered.
Full Courses
Recertification Courses
Clothing, Materials and Equipment
Please bring everything you need for a full day of class, including:
Punctuality and Attendance
100% attendance is required for successful completion of your course. In the case of an unavoidable absence, we will do our best to schedule into a later class to complete your certification; a course rescheduling fee will apply.
Please do not ask your instructor for ANY time off from your program; you will not be able to complete your certification.
Late entries are disruptive. You are expected to be in class and ready to start at the scheduled class start time. Late entries may not be allowed entry into the class, with no refund.
Your study materials are included in the cost of the course.
Written: There is a 20 question, multiple choice knowledge assessment ( (30 questions for BLS with O2 and Airway Management). A minimum score of 75% is required to pass.
Practical: Practical assessments are done on an ongoing basis throughout the course.
Certification: Upon successful completion of all course requirements and assessments, you will receive the following certificates:
Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (Formerly CPR-HCP)
Optional: Canadian Red Cross Oxygen Administration
Optional: Canadian Red Cross Airway Management
We look forward to seeing you in class!
In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments or concerns you might have.