About our Team

The Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team (DMCRT) has been a division of the St. John Ambulance NS/PEI organization for 10 years, known as Unit D1280. St John Ambulance has a long history of service in our province and among its divisions. DMCRT is proud to be a part of St John Ambulance and is devoted to servicing the greater Dalhousie campus and local community. 

DMCRT strives to serve the entire Dalhousie campus and community by encouraging our students to advocate and practice health and safety. Our operations are entirely dependent on student volunteers who are educated, certified, and mentored internally through the organization and St John Ambulance. DMCRT is available to provide medical response at events in the Fall and Winter terms of each academic year, with Spring and Summer being focused on training and preparation of the incoming team and year.

DMCRT operates under a student executive board made up of five individuals from various academic disciplines. Our team works closely with Dal ResLife, Dalhousie Security Services, Dalhousie Student Health and Wellness and the DSU in order to provide comprehensive service to the community. 

Advanced Medical First Responder Level I (AMFR-1) Training

All DMCRT Volunteer Medical Responders are certified with Level I AMFR training through St John Ambulance. AMFR certification involves a 40-hour course, where students are introduced to a thorough standardized assessment protocol, oxygen administration and advanced injury management skills. To learn more about the AMFR-1 and other First Aid courses St. John Ambulance provides, click here.

St John Ambulance is a world-wide not-for-profit organization that has been operating in Canada since 1883 with the mission of enabling Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community service. SJA Canada has more than 25,000 members in communities across the nation. 

Mental Health First Aid

All Volunteers receive Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace training from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. This is a 8 hour course that focuses on the four common mental health disorders, effective intervention and resources and supports.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification and is provided by Living Works. ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to prevent the immediate risk of suicide through intervention. Over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop, and studies have proven that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings for those at risk.