Emergency Medical Responder

Alumni Resources

Congratulations!

Congratulations on completing your Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification!

This page is designed to guide you through the next steps in obtaining your EMR license and advancing your career in pre-hospital care. If you have any questions along the way, our team is always available to provide support.

On this page, you will find details on:

  • How to receive and access your EMR certification

  • Steps for registering and scheduling your EMALB licensing exams

  • Resources and tools to help you prepare for your EMR license

  • Ways to volunteer and stay engaged with the EMR community

Your EMR Certificate

After completing your EMR training, your certificate will typically be sent to your email within two business days. Be sure to check your spam or junk folders, as emails occasionally get filtered there. If it hasn’t arrived after this period, please get in touch with us.

Please note that certificates cannot be issued if there are any outstanding payments or incomplete course requirements. These must be resolved before your certificate can be released.

For any questions or assistance, our team is happy to help—just reach out.

License Preparation Resources

Once you finish your EMR course, there’s inevitably a period before your EMALB licensing exams. During this time, it’s important to keep your skills current and build your confidence. To support you, Pro Safe Responders provides a variety of resources aimed at reinforcing both your knowledge and hands-on abilities.

Textbooks and Knowledge Resources

  • Digital Materials: Access all your online course content, including quizzes and interactive modules, to strengthen your understanding and retention.

  • Emergency Care for the Professional Responder: This textbook forms the foundation of the EMR program and serves as an essential reference for both theory and practical skills.

  • EMR Guidelines and Training Protocols: The handbook used during your course, fully aligned with the Provincial Exam Guidelines (PEGs), designed to help you practice scenarios and simulations effectively.

  • Practice Scenarios: Covering everything from basic skill drills to challenging, licensing-style exercises, these scenarios provide valuable hands-on preparation. You can download the Pro Safe Responders Scenario Book to practice independently or with a study group.

Volunteering

Build experience and keep your skills sharp by getting involved with Pro Safe Responders:

  • Classroom Support: Help teach and guide students as an assistant instructor in EMR courses.

  • Scenario Participation: Take part as a patient in advanced outdoor training exercises and extended scenarios.

Volunteering is an excellent way to stay engaged with the community, enhance your abilities, and contribute to the development of future EMRs. For more details, see Your EMR Community below.License Preparation Class

This is a 3-day intensive training program designed to help you review and refresh your skills right before your licensing exam. Whether you haven’t practiced in a while or just want extra confidence, this course is an excellent way to maximize your chances of success.

EMR Licensing Exams

The following guidance is based on information from the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB).

  1. Submit your Application for Licence
    Complete the application electronically to register for your exams, and select your preferred practical exam location.

  2. Provide your EMR certificate
    Attach your certificate to your application form, or email it to getanexam@gov.bc.ca.

  3. Obtain a BCeID
    Create a BCeID using lowercase characters only in your username. (If you already have a BCeID, you can skip this step.)

  4. Create an account in the EMALB online learning system
    Use your BCeID username and password. Note: It can take up to two weeks for your access to be granted.

  5. Review the BC Provincial Examination Guidelines (PEGs)
    Familiarize yourself with the protocols that will guide your practical licensing exam.

  6. Complete the online exams
    Successfully pass both the EMR written exam and the jurisprudence exam.

  7. Schedule your practical exam
    After successfully completing the online exams, EMALB will schedule your practical examination.

Schedule 2 Endorsements

In September 2022, the Minister of Health approved changes to the Emergency Medical Assistants Regulation, significantly expanding the scope of practice for First Responders and Emergency Medical Responders in British Columbia.

All Pro Safe Responders EMR programs completed after March 11, 2024 include the Schedule 2 Scope Upgrades.

If your EMR license is issued with any restrictions, please contact us right away. We will coordinate with the EMALB to ensure your training is fully recognized, and a revised, unrestricted license will be issued as quickly as possible.