ACERT is a non-profit, charitable organization whose purpose is to support, promote and advocate emergency care on Canadian post-secondary campuses. In recognizing the uniqueness of each member organization, ACERT commits itself to the following principles:

• To embody humanity and mutual understanding.
• To facilitate communication among member organizations.
• To foster ideas and overall development while providing support for existing and potential member organizations.
• To act as a liaison between member and external organizations.
• To encourage the diffusion of first aid and emergency care knowledge within the communities served by member organizations.
• To promote professionalism in the provision of emergency care by member organizations.
• To encourage unity, spirit and leadership.