First Aid

For all medical emergencies call 911

First aid services on the Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses are provided by patrolling campus security guards. 

First aid services for all other VIU campuses and worksites are provided by VIU employees that have occupational first aid training.

The VIU first aid attendant submits records through the online First aid report.

Report all incidents and injuries

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VIU has Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and naloxone kits available in many buildings on campus. The kits can be used by anyone in an emergency. 

Also, VIU security guards and Community Leaders in student housing all carry Naloxone kits and have training in administering Naloxone. 

Find Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Naloxone Kit locations

AED demonstration video

If 911 is called, please have someone nearby call 1.250.740.6512 to report the incident to VIU

First Aid

  • Phone 250-740-6512 
  • Mobile first aid services are available 24 hours a day
  • Campus Security First Aid Attendants are equipped with AED's and Naloxone kits

Drop in First Aid is available on the Nanaimo campus for minor injuries during business hours. This service is available at the Security Office (Building 315).

AED demonstration video

If 911 is called, please have someone nearby call Campus Security at 250-740-6600 or the Welcome Desk at 250-746-3500 to inform them.

First Aid

  • Phone 250-740-6600
  • Campus Security First Aid Attendants are equipped with Naloxone kits
  • The AED is located across from the Welcome Desk

AED demonstration video

If 911 is called, please have someone nearby call 604-485-2878 to report the incident to VIU

  • Phone 604-485-2878
  • First Aid Attendants are equipped with Naloxone kits

The AED is located at the front office of the main buiding.

  • If first aid is needed, inform a VIU employee working at the site
  • If first aid is needed after hours, or if the building is locked, use the Yellow emergency call box that is located outside the main entrance
  • Naloxone kits are available on site
  • The AED is located behind the reception desk
  • AED demonstration video

  • If first aid is needed, inform a VIU employee working at the site
  • Naloxone kits are available on site
  • An AED is available on site
  • AED demonstration video

If first aid is needed, inform any VIU employee working at the site.