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Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team - DMCRT

The DMCRT is a student-run volunteer organization that focuses on providing first aid to the Dalhousie community. As a divison of St.

John Ambulance, DMCRT aims to promote the health, safety and overall well being of Dalhousie students and the community. Being newly established, the Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team is a student-run volunteer organization that is focused on providing service to the university Campus. By the assistance of students trained with First Aid and Advanced Medical First Responder certification, DMCRT is proud to offer their services to all major events and activities that take place on campus. DMCRT coverage is applicable but not limited to sporting events, recreational activities, faculty events, frosh week, other DSU societies, and other special events. Through the support of the Dalhousie Student Union and the incorporation of St. John Ambulance, DMCRT also offers the appropriate safety training education and certification to its members,

Contact: vpexternal@dmcrt.ca

02/24/2026

Looking back at Mental Health Awareness Week! We had a great time helping with kindness notes, PAWSitive support, and the Build-a-Terarrium workshop! Thank you to everyone who participated and our friends at for their efforts in organizing MHAW!

Don’t forget about the long term mental health supports available at Dalhousie and in the community. Learn more at the ‘Mental Health Services’ tab in our bio.

02/12/2026

🚨Application reminder! 🚨

Recruitment to join the DMCRT as a Volunteer Medical Responder for the 2026/2027 academic year closes next Friday, February 20th at 11:59 PM AST. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Please visit the link in our bio for more information!

02/05/2026

🚨Enhanced Hours Alert 🚨
Stay safe this weekend! The DMCRT will be providing on-site event coverage for SnoFest tonight.

In Studley campus residence buildings, we will be available from 8 pm tonight to 8 am Sunday, February 8th. We provide free, non-judgmental medical and mental health first aid on campus.

If you or anyone else needs help on campus, contact us by calling DalSafe at (902)-494-4109 or via the “Chat with Security” feature on the DalSAFE app. If you are off campus and experience an emergency, call 911.

02/04/2026

🚨Recruitment for the 2026/2027 academic year is now open! 🚨

Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer Medical Responder?

The Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team is a student-run first-aid organization. We are focused on promoting health, safety, and overall wellbeing to students and the Dalhousie community. We will be accepting applications until February 20th, 2026 at 11:59 PM AST. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Please visit the link in our bio for more information!

01/28/2026

🔷🟡Introducing our December Volunteer of the Month, Ronan Jensen!🟡🔷 Ronan supports his fellow teammates, provides insightful comments during shifts and trainings, and is eager to reflect on his performance for areas of growth. We’re so grateful to have you on the team, Ronan!

01/26/2026

Have you ever been treated by the DMCRT? If so, we would love to hear from you! We value your feedback and seek to better understand our patients’ perspectives. Your responses will remain anonymous unless you specifically request a follow-up regarding your feedback. If you’d like to help us improve, please take the time to fill out our patient feedback form that is linked in our Instagram bio!

01/23/2026

🚨Meet our new Duty Supervisors! 🚨

This term we added two new Duty Supervisors to our team, Callum and Claire. With important leadership roles, they mentor and support our Volunteer Medical Responders on shift and during training sessions. Swipe to learn more about duty supervisors and their responsibilities!

01/12/2026

We are excited to re-open the application process for our Patient Volunteer Program! Visit the link in our bio to find the application form. The application closes on Friday, January 16th.  As a simulated patient, you will participate in DMCRT training sessions by acting out pre-planned medical symptoms, providing a verbal medical history, and allowing VMRs to perform non-invasive assessments and check vital signs.  Questions about the role or the application? Please email patientvolunteers@dmcrt.ca

01/11/2026

🚨Come find the DMCRT at the DSU Club &
Society Expo this Tuesday! 🚨

Test your CPR skills on our manikin🫀💪
Participate in first aid and campus safety trivia questions for a chance to win a prize! 🎁

We’ll be there from 10 am to 4 pm. Stop by to say hi and learn more about what we do!

Please note: The CPR activity and trivia questions are not a formal training and certifications will not be issued.

01/09/2026

The DMCRT is back in service on Studley campus! The DMCRT provides free, non-judgmental medical and mental health first aid on campus! We are available weekly from Thursday at 8 pm to Friday at 8 am and Friday at 8 pm to Sunday at 8 am.

If you or anyone else needs help on campus, contact us by calling DalSafe at (902)-494-4109 or via the “Chat with Security” feature on the DalSAFE app. If you are off campus, call 911 in an emergency.

We hope everyone has a safe term!

01/06/2026

We had a great time meeting new international students at the Winter International Orientation yesterday! Missed the chance to stop by and chat? Come find us next week at the DSU Clubs and Societies Expo!

12/19/2025

Service Hours Update! The DMCRT is out of service in residence until January 8th. In case of an emergency on campus, call DalSafe at 902-494-4109 or via the DalSafe app. If you are off campus, call 911. We hope everyone has a safe break. Happy Holidays! ❄️✨

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