In British Columbia, Emergency Medical provision (outside WorkSafeBC) is legislated by the Emergency Health Act, the Emergency Medical Assistants Act, and their associated regulations.  In 2021, in response to the changing landscape of Emergency Medical Services, multiple stakeholders, including individual Emergency Medical Attendants (EMAs), provider agencies, training agencies, legislators and regulators, submitted a proposal to amend the regulations and, therefore, the scope of practice of the different levels of EMAs. In September of 2022, the minister of Health, under ministerial order M292, amended the regulations with the stipulation that the EMA must demonstrate they have been trained in the updated scope.

This course explores how workers and employers can reduce bullying, harassment, discrimination and workplace violence. This course also describes how to foster a culture of inclusion in workplaces, where employees feel welcome and respected and provides awareness-level content that meets employers’ legislated and regulatory requirements for training in respectful workplaces.

This awareness course provides learners with the knowledge to recognize and provide interventions for life-threatening emergencies until medical aid arrives. Topics include: CPR, AED and choking for adults, shock and unconsciousness, severe bleeding, head and spinal injuries, major medical conditions and mental health awareness. Interactive course design with simulations, videos, and illustrations, with built-in knowledge checks and quizzes to test what you’ve learned. Cost covers online course only.