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

Overdose awareness 

Do you know how to tell when someone is having an overdose? Please refer to the VIU Substance Use and Overdose Prevention website for more information.

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

For First Aid

  • Dial local 6512 from any internal phone or Dial 1.250.740.6512 from your cell phone. 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).

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) locations
AED demonstration video

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.
  • The AED at the Main Campus is located across from the Welcome Desk.
  • The AED at the CTC is located in hallway near the Hairdressing classroom.
    AED demonstration video

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

    • First Aid Attendants are equipped with Naloxone kits.

The AED is located at the front office.

  • 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.

  • 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.