Standard first aid (CPR-C)
Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED (Level C)
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A two-day first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation course required before joining a British Columbia municipal police department.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
WorkBC training funding
Up to $7,500 tuitionIf you are out of work or underemployed, a WorkBC case manager can approve and pay for this training. Get approval before you pay.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeNot yet verifiedFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
Ask your employer
Ask your employerThe BC Employer Training Grant pays up to 80 percent of a course, up to $10,000 per worker.
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Step 1 of 6
What you need to get in
- No prior experience or educational prerequisites required
Step 2 of 6
How to apply
- Register with St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, or the Justice Institute of British Columbia
- Weekly cohort schedules available year-round
- Pay course tuition of $150 to $190 CAD
Step 3 of 6
Standard first aid (CPR-C)
⏱ 2 days (16 hours)- 16 hours over 2 days (or blended online theory plus in-person practical)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR Level C) for adults, children, and infants
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation and airway management
- Bleeding control, commercial tourniquets, shock, burns, and naloxone administration
- Head, spinal, and musculoskeletal injury stabilization
Step 4 of 6
Where to take it
⏱ 2 schools in BC- Justice Institute of British Columbia — 2 days (Tuition not yet verified)
- St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon — 2 days (About $160 for the whole program)
Step 5 of 6
Exams and registration after
- In-class written and practical resuscitation exam
Step 6 of 6
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(2 schools)
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Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster / Victoria / Kelowna / Chilliwack
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.