Training Today for a Safer Tomorrow. Practical Skills. Stronger Preparedness. Safer Communities. JRA is a community health and related services organization providing emergency care education, lifesaving skills training, occupational health and safety education, fire safety training, and emergency preparedness services throughout Jamaica.

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

Jamaica's Tuition-Free EMT Training Program

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

ITLS-International Trauma Life Support

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Equipment and Supplies