BC Sports Aid Program
The SportMedBC Sports Aid Certificate recognizes individuals who have completed SportMedBC’s Sports First Aid and Athletic Taping Courses and have obtained a valid CPR-C certification. SportMedBC is also affiliated with a number of College and University programs in providing equivalency Sports Aid Certification to students who have completed designated sports medicine and injury prevention courses and have obtained a valid CPR-C certification.
Recognized programs include:
- SportMedBC Sports First Aid Course
- SportMedBC Athletic Taping Course
- University of British Columbia
- Simon Fraser University
- Capilano University
- Trinity Western University
- Langara College
- Douglas College
- College of the Rockies
- University of British Columbia Okanagan
- University of Victoria
The SportMedBC Sports Aid Certification will provide the following benefits:
- A provincially recognized certificate exhibiting training in sport injury prevention and management.
- An excellent stepping stone towards a professional career in sports injury management.
- Membership with SportMedBC’s volunteer database, with opportunities to volunteer under SportMedBC practitioners for Event Medical Coverage.
- Access to SportMedBC’s monthly E-Newsletter.
- *SportMedBC Student Associate Membership
* Only for students currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary recognized institute program
In order to receive your Sports Aid Certificate, we require the following documents (Photos and scans are acceptable) be uploaded to the SportMedBC website:
- SportMedBC SportsAid profile – Fill Out Form
- Proof of a valid CPR-C
- Completion of equivalent Taping course (i.e. unofficial/official transcript).
After receiving your certificate, you are then eligible to shadow our practitioners at SportMedBC Events or use the certificate to obtain experience or connect with our practitioners. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
If you have any questions please forward them to safetyevents.coord@sportmedbc.com