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The course is designed for individuals with long-standing OFA 3/Advanced First Aid certification and active industry experience. Students need to hold a current and valid OFA 3 certification.  OFA 3 certificates issued before November 1, 2024, will be considered equivalent to Advanced First Aid certificates until their natural expiry date, up to November 1, 2027.

This course includes only the required exams as specified in WorkSafeBC program standards 2.10.5. This course does not provide first-aid review, PowerPoint presentations, training delivery, or discussion. Students must arrive prepared for the examination, as no pre-course homework or review materials will be provided.

Course evaluations and assessments will focus on: CPR & Basic Lifesaving Skills (alert obstructed airway), trauma with SMR with critical interventions and medical emergencies and critical intervention and packaging. Students may choose to purchase the Advanced First Aid Reference and Training Manual and/or the Advanced First Aid Participant Manual (Binder). However, since this course does not include a review of these manuals, they are not required.

students are given the opportunity to meet the criteria for the Advanced First Aid exam challenge as set in the WorkSafeBC First Aid Program Standards Aug 2024:

2.10.5 To challenge a First Aid Advanced or Equivalent course, the Candidate must have:
a) achieved a passing grade on each of the evaluations;
b) completed the two practical skills evaluations (inclusive of adult basic life support CPR/AED);
c) completed obstructed airway procedures and basic limb immobilization and minor wound management skills), and;
d) completed the written evaluation.

Upon successful completion, certificates issued are valid for three years.

NEW!  Prerequisite: Fill out the Occupational First Aid Statement of Fitness in advance of the course. Save the completed form and follow the instructions to upload it (see more info in Step 2 below). Please bring your valid photo ID and current/valid OFA 3 certificate to class and present them to the trainer at the beginning of class.

NEW!  WorkSafeBC First Aid Program Standards Aug 2024: 2.10.4 Candidates that meet the Evaluation challenge criteria outlined in 2.10.5 2.10.2 must surrender their current valid or expiring Advanced or Equivalent Certificate to be placed in the Evaluation or course file prior to challenging the FA Advanced or Equivalent Evaluation. Candidates who fail to produce a valid FA or Equivalent Certificate must not be permitted to challenge the FA Advanced or Equivalent Evaluation.
Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Students may wish to bring knee pads, as they spend considerable time kneeling.
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The Advanced First Aid Refresher (Exam Challenge) course is designed for those currently holding a current and valid OFA 3 certification and looking to recertify through the exam challenge process. Currently, OFA 3 certificates issued before November 1, 2024, will be considered equivalent to Advanced First Aid certificates until their natural expiry date, up to November 1, 2027. https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/education-training-certific… In this advanced condensed course, students are given the opportunity to meet the criteria for the Advanced First Aid exam challenge as set in the WorkSafeBC First Aid Program Standards Aug 2024: 
 
2.10.5 To challenge a First Aid Advanced or Equivalent course, the Candidate must have:

a) achieved a passing grade on each of the evaluations;

b) completed the two practical skills evaluations (inclusive of adult basic life support CPR/AED);

c) completed obstructed airway procedures and basic limb immobilization and minor wound management skills), and;

d) completed the written evaluation. 
 
Upon successful completion, certificates issued are valid for three years.
 
NEW! Prerequisite: Fill out the Occupational First Aid Statement of Fitness in advance of the course. Save the completed form and follow the instructions to upload it (see more info in Step 2 below).  Please bring your valid photo ID and current/valid OFA 3 certificate to class and present them to the trainer at the beginning of class. 
 
NEW: WorkSafeBC First Aid Program Standards Aug 2024: 2.10.4 Candidates that meet the Evaluation challenge criteria outlined in 2.10.5 2.10.2 must surrender their current valid or expiring Advanced or Equivalent Certificate to be placed in the Evaluation or course file prior to challenging the FA Advanced or Equivalent Evaluation. Candidates who fail to produce a valid FA or Equivalent Certificate must not be permitted to challenge the FA Advanced or Equivalent Evaluation.

Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Students may wish to bring knee pads, as they spend considerable time kneeling.

Manuals: Before class, pick up the MANDATORY manuals for pre-reading. The cost is $79.95 +GST. Contact your local campus for information about manuals.

The manuals include:
1. Advanced First Aid Reference and Training Manual
2. Advanced First Aid Participant Manual (Binder)

If students wish to purchase them individually, the Reference and Training Manual is $40 +GST, and the Participant Manual (Binder) is $42 +GST.

A pdf copy of the Reference and Training Manual is available here: Advanced First Aid: A Reference and Training Manual | WorkSafeBC.

** Ensure to pick up the manual in advance for pre-reading.
 

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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).  If you require assistance with registration, please contact the enrollment officer at 250.354.3220 or by email.

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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.

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This course mentors and assesses Basic First Aid Instructor Candidates in alignment with WorkSafeBC First Aid Program standards. Candidates will complete two co-teaching sessions followed by a formal Assessment of Competency (AOC). Certification is awarded only upon successful completion of the AOC.

This course includes:

• Structured teaching practice
• Personalized coaching and mentorship
• Standardized evaluation using WorkSafeBC-approved tools.

Candidates who successfully complete all teaching modules and pass the AOC will receive:

• Basic First Aid Instructor Certificate
• Required documentation for their Instructor File

This certification qualifies participants to deliver Basic First Aid training and certification under an approved WorkSafeBC training partner.

NOTE:  This course fulfills the Assessment of Competency requirements outlined in Article 5.6 of the WorkSafeBC First Aid Program Standards.

Prerequisites

1. Be at least 18 years of age prior to instructor training.
2. Have held a basic first aid certificate or higher-level certification for a minimum of one year.
3. Out of Jurisdiction package
4. Have proof of a minimum of one year of experience as a designated first aid attendant or first aid responder at a basic level or higher.

Previous Instructor Training: (5.5.2: Instructor candidates have Instructional Skills):

Candidates must have completed one of the following:

1. Formal instructor training program
2. First Aid instructor orientation
3. Proof of instructor experience

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Learn what to do when a child needs urgent medical attention. Become familiar with first aid and CPR B 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 A for the home or workplace. Practice skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for adults. This includes topics such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and preventing disease transmission. Learn the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

NOTE:  Red Cross Emergency First Aid courses are recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Worksafe Basic First Aid. 

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Become a Red Cross First Aid Instructor. First Aid instructors are in demand everywhere, and the Red Cross Instructor certification is recognized across Canada. This training combines the online and in-classroom components to prepare you for a Supervised Teaching Experience and to obtain your instructor certification. Training includes one day of Standard First Aid Skills Refresher, an 8-hour online module, two days of Fundamentals of Instruction, and two days of Discipline-Specific Training.

• Deadline for applications and pre-requisite submission: December 15, 2025
• Online course opens: January 12, 2026
• In-person session: February 23-27, 2026 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5:00 pm)

How to Get Started

For more information, contact Helen Worth (250) 442-2704 or Nella Mitchell (250) 364-5770.

This two-day course includes comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for emergency response in the home or workplace. Participants 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. They also learn to use an automated external defibrillator. 

NOTE:  Red Cross Standard First Aid courses taken after October 31, 2024 are recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid.

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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

• NEW!  Fill out the Occupational First Aid Statement of Fitness. Save the completed form and follow the instructions in step 3 to upload it.
• 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.

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