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Is your child interested in earning some extra money through babysitting? This course, open to youth aged 11–14, will teach general first-aid, basic childcare, what to do in an emergency, crafts, games and more.

Bring lunch, snacks and drink that do not require refrigeration or heating up.

* Parents or guardians must bring their child into the classroom to sign them in upon arrival and provide written authorization for anybody else to pick the child up at the end of the class. 

**To receive proper certification, the registration MUST be under the name of the child/student (not the parent).  

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This course is designed to provide information and to introduce you to valves, lubrication, air compression, first aid, safety, fire extinguishers, commonly used refrigerants, impacts of certain refrigerants on the environment, refrigeration systems and refrigeration system components.

NOTE: Tuition for this online course is non-refundable or transferable.

Intakes are continuous, however we can only post one month at a time. Students are provided 30 days from the time of registration to complete the course. Upon registration, the instructor will contact students to provide a link and access key to the course.

This course qualifies for the StrongerBC future skills grant. You could be eligible for up to $3,500 toward tuition. Find out more.

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Learn what to do when a child needs urgent medical attention. Become familiar with first aid and CPR techniques in an interactive learning environment, while learning many skills needed to recognize and respond to a variety of medical emergencies for children and babies.

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An overview of first aid and CPR C for the home or workplace. Practice skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for adults. Includes topics such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission. Learn the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

This national certification is recognized by Worksafe BC as an equivalent to workplace first aid (OFA Level 1).

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This course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E. It is designed to meet the needs of those expected to provide first aid in a marine environment. This course uses a combination of lecture, discussion and scenarios taken from the marine/fishing industry to teach the required knowledge and skills. 

Marine Basic First aid is a two-day (16 hour) course and results in a three-year certification.

Prerequisites: None.

Successful completion: Ability to comprehend and demonstrate all required skills, including critical steps; 100% attendance and participation; 75% passing grade on a written, closed book knowledge evaluation.

Marine First Aid Courses are regulated by Transport Canada. Get information on the Transport Canada legislation.

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Our most popular workplace first aid course. Learn CPR/AED, how to deal with minor wounds, airway breathing, circulatory emergencies and more. Completion of records and reports is part of the course. Know what to do until the paramedics arrive.

Successful completion requires 100% attendance, demonstration of critical skills and a 70% pass mark on the written exam. Once you have passed the course, you will receive an OFA Level 1 certificate, which is valid for three years.

No prerequisites. Bring your photo ID to class. Wear closed-toed shoes and long pants.

To be eligible for this course, you must be at least 16 years old and be able to understand and perform the first aid required to complete the learning tasks, including being physically and mentally capable of performing basic techniques of first aid as well as a multiple-choice exam.

Students should arrive 15 minutes before class.

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Are you passionate about first aid and would like to share your knowledge and experience with others? Get certified to teach WorkSafe BC Occupational First Aid Level 1.
 
Prerequisites

• Be over the age of 18.

• Hold a valid/current Standard First Aid cert or higher for a minimum of a year.

• Currently employed as a designated OFA attendant or first aid responder for the last year.

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Occupational First Aid Level 2 is a comprehensive and intense 35-hour workplace first aid training course where students learn assessment and treatment skills required to be an OFA attendant who provides first aid care in the industry. Three-year certificate. This level of OFA training does not cover the packaging of patients for transportation. Pick up your books before class for pre-reading. No prerequisites. Bring your photo ID to class, and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.

This course covers the basics of the airway, breathing, and circulation - including how to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress, bleeding control, shock, one and two-person CPR, upper and lower limb splinting, and minor wound care. Completion of records and reports is an integral part of the course.

In B.C. workplace first aid attendants must have a certificate that's recognized by Worksafe BC. Students must be 16 yrs or older, physically and mentally capable of performing the comprehensive first aid techniques, and show the ability to meet the main responsibilities as stated in OHSR section 3.21. Students must: 1) pass a multiple-choice exam with 70% or higher and 2) pass the practical exam with 70% to be successful in obtaining the OFA 2 certification.

Recommended for workplaces located within 20 minutes of a hospital.

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Occupational First Aid Level 3 is the most comprehensive highest level of care Occupational First Aid Course. In this 70-hour advanced level workplace first aid training students learn assessment and treatment skills required to be an OFA attendant who provides first aid care in industry. Three-year certificate. Pick up your books prior to class for pre-reading. No prerequisites. Bring your photo ID to class, wear closed toe shoes and long pants.

This course covers the basics of airway, breathing and circulation - includes how to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress, bleeding control, shock and one and two person CPR. In addition, continuing patient assessment, hard collar application, securing a patient to a spine board, upper and lower limb splinting and minor wound care are covered. Completion of records and reports are an integral part of the course.

In B.C. workplace first aid attendants must have a certificate that is recognized by Worksafe BC. Students must be 16 yrs or older, physically and mentally capable of performing the comprehensive first aid techniques and show ability to meet the main responsibilities as stated in OHSR section 3.21. Students must: 1) pass a multiple choice exam with 70% or higher and 2) pass the practical exam with 70% to be successful in obtaining the OFA 3 certification.

Recommended for workplaces located more than 20 minutes from a hospital.

Exams contained in course dates.

Pick up your books prior to class for pre-reading. Contact your local campus for information about your manual.
The manual contains two parts:
Part 1: the OFA 3 Textbook.
Part 2: the OFA 3 required homework and course preponderation work. Completing the homework prior to attending the course is a requirement.

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Occupational First Aid Level 3 Refresher is designed for those who currently possess their OFA 3 certification and are looking to recertify. In this advanced course, students will review all the emergency medical techniques that fall under the responsibility of an Occupational First Aid Level 3 attendant. Completion of records and reports is an integral part of the course.

This three-year certificate course is designed for work sites located more than 20 minutes from a hospital.

Bring your valid photo ID and current OFA 3 certificate to class. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Students may wish to bring knee pads as there is considerable time spent kneeling.

Prerequisites: Students must present their OFA 3 certificate (current/valid up to 6 months expired) to be eligible for registration in the OFA 3 Refresher course. (as per WSBC Agency notification March 1, 2022)

The required manuals are "OFA Reference Manual" (April 2018) & "OFA 3 Student Guide" Binder (August 2018)

Pick up your required books (manual and student binder) before class for pre-reading (additional $69.95 +GST). An electronic version of the manual is also available as a download on the WorksafeBC website.

Manual & binder can be purchased separately for $35 + GST each if students already own the 2018 version or wish to download the free version from the Worksafe BC website.

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With your Transportation Endorsement, you will learn more advanced patient assessment and critical intervention procedures while moving patients with spinal injuries to medical aid. Recommended for small operators situated more than 20 minutes from a hospital.

Prerequisite

• Valid OFA 1 or WorksafeBC equivalent (Emergency or Standard First Aid indicating "Workplace" or "Industry" certification) or OFA 2

Must bring current OFA 1 Certificate and photo ID to class. You will not be able to attend class without the OFA 1 certificate. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.

Three (3) year certificate. Manual included.

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Is your Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor certification about to expire? Refresh your skills and keep your certification valid. Bring a lunch.
 
Prerequisites

Current, valid (unexpired) Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor certification. Proof that you have taught at least three Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses in the past three years, including at least one course taught at the highest level of certification within each discipline.

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This two-day course includes comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for emergency response in the home or workplace. Practice a variety of topics from cardiovascular and breathing emergencies and prevention of disease transmission to more severe sudden medical injuries to the head and spine. Learn the use of an automated external defibrillator.

WorksafeBC and Red Cross recognize that the current COVID-19 outbreak and related mitigation measures present unique circumstances and challenges to first aid training agencies and students. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Occupational First Aid, Red Cross, or equivalent certificates, which are due to expire between March 1, 2020, and June 30, 2020, will be granted an extension for 90 days beyond their original expiry date. As the COVID-19 situation is constantly changing, please refer to the relevant Red Cross or WorksafeBC websites for up-to-date information regarding certificate extensions.

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Course Description

Refresh your knowledge of Standard First Aid with CPR C.

Pre-requisite: You MUST bring your CURRENT (i.e., NOT EXPIRED) Standard First Aid with CPR C certificate to class. You will not be permitted to take this course without a current Standard First Aid With CPR C certificate in hand.

Please bring your Red Cross First Aid & CPR manual to class. If required, manuals are available for an additional fee.

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