The instructor Kyle at the Vancouver location was very thorough, full of enthusiasm, encouraged…read morequestions and made the class hands on participation fun. The course was at a good pace and I did learn lots and well prepared for the course exam. I was in the full two day class and some participants joined in on day two or left after day one. I can see this hard on people joining in on day two. I understood the course is CSA standard and it was accepted by the government body that required Standard First Aid as a prerequisite for the government course. I was looking for a Red Cross course but they don't run as frequently or convenient locations as this one.

I had previously rated 5 stars, but changed it to 1 after learning that my advanced first aid is…read moreNOT recognized by Work BC, even though they specifically list themselves as a trusted partner of Work BC on their website, alongside the Work BC Logo. I would never have spent money on a provider that employers do not recognize; I specifically spent more money and an additional day of my time to increase my chances of getting hired, and now I have to repay a whole new certification as this is not even recognized as the most basic one; it is a worthless piece of paper in terms of employment. Only choose if you just want the knowledge for yourself and do not see it as a job certification.

Excellent CPR and first aid classes with instructor Alicia Sagbini. Everything was very well…read moreexplained. She is very patient and has a lot of experience; it was easy to pass the exam.

this place is garbage the instructors are rude and don't know anything about what their talking…read moreabout, such a waste of our time to go and we will never go back because we would rather have been taught by litteraly anyone else, wouldn't recommend this place to anyone just go somewhere else if u want proper training, if u go to St John u you will just leave pissed off and not really having learned much, I recommend that they fire Monica and Ali because they were rude, unprofessional and not good at their jobs whatsoever

Blended online and in-person method is convenient for spending less time in a classroom. Since the…read morecompany advertises its classes are taught by healthcare professionals, I was expecting material or at least examples more relevant to healthcare to be used. However the class was pretty uninformative and the "game show" format used for the first aid section was a bit frustrating as more time was spent on deciding whether a team was entitled to points than actually covering the material. Overall, an acceptable course but I learned much more from my course with Alert First Aid.

I am English second language and I know enough to get by day to day life using it when I have to…read more There are quite a few areas where I have problems and medical/anatomy/physiology are definitely some of them. I was physical education teacher in China for 23 years so I have knowledge in this area. But it is Mandarin. I struggled for two weeks with on line part of the course. I was hoping the class would just be practical skills. No more tests. No one in the class spoke Mandarin. Teacher Joyce was Chinese but born in Canada. What can I say about Joyce; Patient, kind, considerate, encouraging, listening, I think is best teacher I ever knew. I am sure Jesus loves her too

Not a great experience with this company. I've taken a lot of first aid classes in the past and I…read morewouldn't go with this company again. The instructor clearly didn't want to be there and rushed us all through the class, to the point that we finished hours early. In every class I've taken in the past, even though it's a repeat, I always leave feeling like I learned at least one new thing. I left this class having learned nothing. In fact, I felt lost at times. There were others in the class with less experience than me who were clearly completely lost. If I got nothing out of the class, I can't imagine how they felt. Sure, we all got our certificate, but if you learn nothing, then what's the point? What added to the confusion was the fact that it was a huge group of people, all taking different levels of the course. It caused huge confusion and no one really knew what was going on. To add to that issue, there were clearly people in the class who should not have been there due to a lack of knowledge & experience. Not only did the instructor rush us, but she was also giving incorrect info at times. I don't care what you do in your daily work life, I came to learn the actual correct way to do things. The facility itself is not nice either. There are hardwood floors, which make crawling around and doing activities on the floor very painful after a while. We were grudgingly (seriously, the instructor told us that people who use mats are losers) offered mats, but when I saw how old and dirty they were, I chose pain instead. The area to work in was very small and the class was way over-crowded. We were all bumping in to each other. There's one bathroom for about 20 people. Yep. The cost of the courses here are slightly higher than in other places and they still don't include the cost of the book/manual for the course. You have to pay extra for that. Overall, I wouldn't take a course with these people again.

I had a great experience with Bre's Emergency First Aid Course. She is so knowledgeable, and she…read morehas a lot of practical experience. She used a variety of methods to help us learn, integrate, and practice the materials. She was fun and funny. The space is lovely, but it was very cold, so dress warmly! Otherwise, everything was great and I highly recommend taking EFA-C with Bre. She was able to answer all of our questions and I feel confident about being able to apply what we learned.

Great trainers and course, but also very political. A lot of woke content, which is fine if you…read morehave strong political views.

Signing up for the Wilderness First Aid course I was excited to learn some new skills, but ended up…read moreabsolutely blown away by the course given by Kieran. Having delivered other (non-First Aid) certification courses myself, I was very impressed with how he is able to go over a huge amount of material in a short period while keeping everyone in the course interested, engaged and entertained. Our group had a wide range of experience, both with first aid as well as general knowledge of the backcountry, but Kieran managed to ensure everyone was catered to and came away with a wealth of new skills. The attention to detail in not only setting up the scenario's but bringing everyone on-board to treat them seriously results in a fantastic learning experience. I highly recommend taking any course with Kieran and look forward to signing up to the advanced WFA.

I recently took a level 2 first aid training course provided by this organization…read more It was a pleasant experience with tons of support and Francis the trainer continually went the extra mile to make sure everyone understood the curriculum. They have padded floors in the classroom which after a couple days your knees will thank you for!! You will get continuous support inside and outside of the classroom and even have the option to come in after your course is complete for refreshers. I will be recommending new hires and renewals within my own company to go to UHS.

From the owner: Universal Health & Safety is BC's leader in occupational health and safety consulting, personnel,…read moreand customized industry training. We offer over 45 different courses such as Occupational First Aid, Joint Health & Safety Committee, Construction Safety Officer, Fall Protection, and Traffic Control Personnel.

This review is from June 2023! I registered online for the "Emergency First-Aid and CPR Level C -…read moreVancouver BC course. " The course is offered in 2 different formats: hybrid, and in person. I learn better in-person so I signed up for the 1-day course that ran from 8:30am - 5:00pm. We covered a LOT of material and the instructor went really fast! I'm a native English speaker and I thought, wow, this is hard for me to keep up so I can only imagine how this would be for a learner where English was not their first language. Just warning you! I bet it's because the instructor had a LOT of content to cover so I guess I don't blame them. The class is mostly lecture style with a few hands-on components. For example, for the CPR part, we worked with a partner and practiced on a dummy. At the end, you have to take a written quiz. If you pass, you are handed a certificate and you can take it home the same day! I think it's a convenient location too because it's about a 10 minute walk away from the sky train station. So, lots of things to consider. I would recommend it if you need a certificate in a short amount of time. Overall the whole process was super quick!

Instructor Oscar has a amazing teaching skills. He explained the techniques and showed us the…read morepractical very well.

We took the two hour infant first aid with Holly. These classes are offered at different convenient…read morelocations throughout the year; there is also a longer infant and toddler combination first aid class that is available. Holly was excellent, very knowledgeable and made the two hour class fly by. After taking her class, I feel a lot more confident about my first aid skills for sure. Once our son is older, we plan on taking the toddler class as well for a helpful refresher.

From the owner: We are the Greater Vancouver area's leading provider and infant and toddler-focused first aid, CPR…read moreand car seat safety courses.

On my second day of training the instructor told me that I wouldn't pass my practical nor written…read moreexam. Funny because I've passed my OFA2 three time successfully. This is an instructor issue because there were three other people that I ran into from this particular instructor who did their class & exam through another provider - & - uhhh, passed. Classroom is too crowded to get any questions answered or the help you need. Not sure how this instructor (dark hair & braids) got her instructors certificate! Would never recommend nor attend a TraumaTech class even if it was given for free!

I took OFA Level 3 courses at Trauma Tech in the 1980's, 1990's and 2000's, back when Paul owned…read morethe company. Recently, I completed a Standard First Aid/CPR/AED course at their Boundary Rd. location. I am very happy to report that the high caliber of instruction I always received at Trauma Tech is still very much in evidence. T.J. was extremely knowledgable and professional. Trauma Tech has a great reputation in the first aid community for a reason.

If you enjoy shopping for natural lotions and potions as much as I do, you simply must take Rene's…read moreclasses. Like most women, I've wasted lots of time and money looking everywhere for just the right face and body products, only to be disappointed time and time again. That's when I thought I should just make my own, according to my own specifications. I've looked everywhere for soap and lotion making classes, and none of them appealed to me as much as Rene's because of her high standards of using organic and natural ingredients. After the first class, i was hooked. Why? My own vanity. Rene is the poster child for good skin. She has no makeup on and her skin is so smooth and blemish free! She is her own walking testimonial to the products she creates. When I heard how old Rene is, I knew I had to learn from her as much as possible because she looks over 15 years younger. My favourite products I've learned to make at Soap Making School so far are soaps (of course), butters, lotions, makeup remover, and shampoo. I read a lot about ingredients but Rene has encyclopedic knowledge about numerous ingredients that surpass anyone I've ever met. Needless to say, I've learned a lot from her. In class she is generous, patient, and so kind and sweet even when students mess things up. Even if you can't take her class just yet, I'd recommend signing up for her free newsletters. They are a wealth of information. If you are lucky enough to have the time to take a class, I'd recommend signing up early since I've seen how quickly some of Rene's classes fill up. Rene is one woman soap making empire. Besides all the selfish reasons I signed up for her classes, it's a treat to support small ethically-run businesses.

Beginners cold-process soap making class was amazing! The instructor Rene truly has a passion for…read morenatural products and sharing her knowledge with others. Classes are small, very hands on and easy to follow. During the 3 hour class we learned about the soap making process, how industry processes soap we see at the grocery stores. By the end of this class, we were able to create a customized 2 pound loaf to take home.