First Aid

In an emergency, call 911

First aid services are provided by trained Occupational First Aid Attendants to all persons on campus. To access these services, please follow the instructions below.

Nanaimo campus

For Medical Emergencies, Call 911

If 911 is called, please have someone nearby call 1.250.740.6600 to report the incident to VIU

For First Aid

  • Dial local 6600 from any internal phone or Dial 1.250.740.6600 from your cell phone.
  • Campus Security First Aid Attendants are equipped with Naloxone kits
  • Use one of the Yellow Emergency Call Boxes on the Nanaimo Campus

Two drop in First Aid stations are available on the Nanaimo campus for minor injuries during business hours. They are located in the gymnasium (Building 190) at the front reception desk and in the Security Office (Building 315).

  • Campus Security First Aid Attendants are equipped with Naloxone kits

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) locations
AED demonstration video

Cowichan campus

For Medical Emergencies, Call 911

If 911 is called, please have someone nearby call 1.250.740.6600 to report the incident to VIU

For First Aid

  • Dial local 6600 from any internal phone or Dial 1.250.740.6600 from your cell phone.
  • Campus Security First Aid Attendants are equipped with Naloxone kits
  • AED is located across from Welcome Desk at Main Campus
  • AED is located at CTC in hallway near Hairdressing
    AED demonstration video

tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)

For Medical Emergencies, Call 911

If 911 is called, please have someone nearby call 604.485.2878 to report the incident to VIU

Deep Bay Marine Field Station

For Medical Emergencies, Call 911

  • Immediately inform a VIU employee working at the site
  • After hours, or if building is locked, use the Yellow emergency call box that is located outside the main entrance
  • AED located in the main open area, behind the reception desk

Report all incidents and injuries using the VIU Safety Portal.