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Jamaica Rescue Academy

Pre-Hospital Emergency, Occupational Health & Safety, First aid and rescue training that prepares you for real emergencies

Serving all areas in jamaca and the wider caribbean

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Life-saving skills, taught in your location across Jamaica

Hands-On Emergency Training, Delivered To You-Serving Business and Communities Across Jamaica.

What we do

Our Groundwork Services

OHS, First Aid, CPR, AED Training

The Jamaica Rescue Academy (JRA) OHS, First Aid, CPR & AED Program equips participants with knowledge and skills to prevent and respond to workplace emergencies. The program follows 2025 AHA, ILCOR, CDC, OSHA, and Ministry of Labour guidelines using peer-to-peer training. Training Methodology : The Jamaica Rescue Academy Peer-to-Peer Training Model emphasizes: • Instructor-led lectures • Demonstrations of emergency techniques • Peer-to-peer skills practice • Team-based emergency response drills • Scenario-based simulations • Skills competency assessments • Incident debriefing and performance evaluation Course Learning Objectives

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EMT-Emergency Medical Technician

EMT-Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Programme is a comprehensive and professionally structured training course designed to prepare participants to function effectively as first responders in both emergency medical and traumatic situations. EMTs serve as the vital link between the scene of an emergency and the healthcare system, delivering immediate life-saving care that often determines patient survival and recovery outcomes. EMTs respond to a wide range of emergencies — including cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, diabetic emergencies, shock, hemorrhage, fractures, and other medical or trauma-related incidents. Through systematic assessment and evidence-based interventions, EMTs identify and manage life-threatening conditions affecting airway, breathing, and circulation (the ABCs of life support).

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First Aid, Basic life support (BLS), Airway Management, & Oxygen Therapy Training

First Aid, Basic life support (BLS), Airway Management, & Oxygen Therapy Training

The Skills to Respond. The Knowledge to Save Lives. Emergencies demand quick recognition and effective action. The Jamaica Rescue Academy (JRA) First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy Course provides practical training in responding to medical emergencies, controlling bleeding, performing CPR, using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), managing basic airway emergencies, and administering oxygen when indicated and authorized. Designed for healthcare professionals, emergency responders, workplace teams, caregivers, and individuals, this course develops essential life-saving skills, builds confidence, and strengthens emergency preparedness.

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Emergency response

Emergency response

A complete course for community responders and workplace emergency teams. Covers first aid, CPR, AED use, and how to coordinate with ambulance and hospital services. You will practise scenarios that build the confidence to act when it matters.

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Workplace safety

Workplace safety

Training that helps your team meet health and safety requirements. Covers risk assessment, accident prevention, first aid and emergency procedures. We tailor the content to your workplace, whether it is an office, factory, school or community centre.

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Emergency Bundle Program

Include: Fire Warden, First Aid, CPR, AED, Emergency Evacuation, & Emergency Rescue Moves Techniques Emergencies Don't Give Notice—Be Ready to Respond! A small flame can become a major fire in seconds. Severe bleeding can become life-threatening, and cardiac arrest can cause death within minutes without immediate intervention. Jamaica Rescue Academy (JRA) provides essential Fire Warden, First Aid, CPR, AED, Emergency Evacuation, and Rescue Movement Techniques training for businesses, schools, security teams, healthcare workers, industrial facilities, community groups, and individuals who want to protect lives.

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ITLS-International Trauma Life Support

ITLS-International Trauma Life Support

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Basic Life Support (BLS)

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About Jamaica Rescue Academy
About us

About Jamaica Rescue Academy

About Jamaica Rescue Academy Limited (JRA) Empowering Responders. Saving Lives. Building Safer Communities. Jamaica Rescue Academy Limited (JRA) operates as a membership organization. Membership categories include Individual, Student, Instructor, and Corporate Members. Members must comply with JRA policies, ethical standards, branding rules, and financial obligations.

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Our work

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The difference

Why choose Jamaica Rescue Academy

  • Practical, hands on training

    Every course includes time to practise the skills, not just watch. You will use manikins, bandages and other equipment so you know what to do in a real emergency.

  • Experienced instructors

    Our team has background in emergency response and knows how to teach. They explain things clearly and make sure everyone keeps up, whatever your starting level.

  • We come to you

    For groups, we can deliver training at your workplace, school or community centre. That means less travel and more convenience for your team.

  • Clear course outlines

    Before you book, we send you a written outline of what the course covers. No surprises on the day, just the training you asked for.

How it works

Simple from start to finish

  1. 01

    Tell us what you need

    Call or send a message with your group size, the type of training and your preferred dates. We will ask a few questions to understand your situation.

  2. 02

    Get a course plan

    We send you a clear outline of the course content, the length and the cost. You can adjust the topics if you have specific needs.

  3. 03

    Book your session

    Choose a date that works for you. We confirm the details and prepare the equipment and materials for your group.

  4. 04

    Train and practise

    On the day, you get hands on instruction and plenty of practice. At the end, you receive a certificate to show you completed the course.

Reviews

What customers say

5.0 average from 1 Google review

“The CPR course was clear and practical. I came away feeling like I could actually help if something happened.”
Dana R.
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“They came to our office and trained the whole team. The instructor was patient and made it easy to follow.”
Marcus T.
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“I did the first aid course with a group of friends. It was hands on and we all learned a lot.”
Shanice B.
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Questions

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Where we work

Training across Jamaica and Caribbean

Areas we cover

  • Portmore
  • Kingston
  • Spanish Town
  • May Pen
  • Old Harbour
  • Linstead
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Opening hours

Monday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday-Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Get in touch about a course

Tell us about your group and what you want to learn. We will get back to you with a course plan and a date that works.

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