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Basic First Aid Instruction: An Introduction
This comprehensive five-day, in-person course prepares participants to become confident and effective instructors of the WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid course. Designed for aspiring educators, the program focuses on developing strong instructional skills, effective curriculum delivery, and classroom management techniques aligned with the WorkSafeBC First Aid Program Standards (R10/24).
Using a blended teaching approach, the course combines classroom theory, hands-on practical skills, independent homework, and guided reflection. Emphasizing experiential learning, it encourages active participation, self-assessment, and peer feedback.
Participants will engage in structured teaching practice, receive personalized coaching, and be evaluated using a standardized assessment tool. Dedicated mentorship time supports each student’s growth in instructional confidence and competence.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive the documentation required for their Instructor Candidate File, enabling them to proceed to the co-teaching and Assessment of Competency phase for final certification.
Note: This course does not include the WorkSafeBC-required Assessment of Competency as outlined in Article 5.6 of the WorkSafeBC First Aid Program Standards.
Prerequisites
- Over the age of 18
- Held a basic first aid certificate or higher-level certification for a minimum of one year
- Minimum of one year of experience as a designated first aid attendant or first aid responder at a basic level or higher
Applicants will complete the Basic First Aid Instructor course student profile form documenting the above requirements.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
This course qualifies for the StrongerBC future skills grant. You could be eligible for up to $3,500 toward tuition. Find out more and apply today.
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Transportation Endorsement: WorkSafeBC
With your Transportation Endorsement, you will learn about packaging a conscious patient who requires spinal motion restrictions and who does not require spinal motion restrictions, packaging an unconscious patient and caring for a patient while in transport. This course does NOT cover airway management and oxygen use.
Prerequisites
- Valid Basic First Aid: WorkSafeBC certificate (formerly OFA Level 1) or equivalent or Intermediate First Aid: WorkSafeBC.
- Must bring and present current Basic First Aid, Intermediate First Aid or recognized equivalent certificate and photo ID to class. We will not be able to issue a TE certificate without this certificate.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
Three (3) year certificate. Manual included.
View course dates, times, locations and fees here.
Registration Process: How to Get Started
Prerequisites
Before registering for the Transportation Endorsement: WorkSafeBC, you must have completed the following prerequisites.
Fill out the Occupational First Aid Statement of Fitness. Save the completed form and follow the instructions in step 2 to upload it.
Complete the preliminary application
Please fill out the preliminary application and attach your completed Occupational First Aid Statement of Fitness when prompted.
Final registration and payment
Upon receipt of your preliminary application and statement of fitness, you will be registered into your course of choice by the college staff, who will then reach out to you with payment instructions.