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Advanced First Aid Exam Challenge: WorkSafeBC
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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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Registration Process: How to Get Started
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View course dates and locations
View course dates and locations here, then proceed with the prerequisite in the next Step.
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Prerequisites
Before registering for the Advanced First Aid Refresher: 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.
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Complete the preliminary application
Please fill out the preliminary application and attach your completed Occupational First Aid Statement of Fitness when prompted.
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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.
Advanced First Aid Refresher: WorkSafeBC
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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.
Registration Process: How to Get Started
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View course dates and locations
View course dates and locations here, then proceed with the prerequisite in the next Step.
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Prerequisites
Before registering for the Advanced First Aid Refresher: 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.
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Complete the preliminary application
Please fill out the preliminary application and attach your completed Occupational First Aid Statement of Fitness when prompted.
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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.
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Babysitter Certificate: Red Cross
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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.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
Basic First Aid: WorksafeBC (formerly OFA 1)
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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. Does NOT include airway management and oxygen use.
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 a Basic First Aid 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 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.
NOTE: Red Cross Emergency First Aid courses taken after October 31, 2024, are now recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1). See here for dates and to register.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
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Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR B
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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.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
Emergency First Aid with CPR C (also equivalent to Basic First Aid: WorkSafeBC)
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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, children and infants. This includes topics such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and disease transmission prevention. Learn the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
NOTE: Red Cross Emergency First Aid courses taken after October 31, 2024 are recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Worksafe Basic First Aid.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
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Intermediate First Aid: WorkSafeBC
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At this level, the role and responsibility of the workplace first aid aider shall be to have competence in the basic training level and to provide a broader scope of emergency workplace first aid care for the injured/ill worker. 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. This course has 14 instructional hours which includes 7 hours of practical skill demonstration. This course does NOT include airway management and oxygen use.
Successful completion requires 100% attendance, demonstration of critical skills and a 70% pass mark on the 66 question multiple choice written exam.
Once you have passed the course, you will receive an Intermediate First Aid 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 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Red Cross Standard First Aid courses taken after October 31, 2024 are now recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid. Please see here for dates and to register.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
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Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor Recertification
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Renew your Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor certification in this new, in-person, 6-hour course.
Pre-requisites:
- A current, un-expired Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor certificate.
- Proof of having taught 3 Red Cross First Aid courses in the past three years, one of which must have been a Standard First Aid course.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2026
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor Training
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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
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Prerequisites
Prior to being accepted into the Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor Training program, you must have completed the following prerequisites.
A current, valid Standard First Aid certificate. See here for upcoming Standard First Aid dates.
A successful skills assessment of your First Aid and CPR skills.
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Complete the preliminary application
Please click on the link below and complete the preliminary application.
For more information, contact Helen Worth (250) 442-2704 or Nella Mitchell (250) 364-5770.
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Standard First Aid with CPR Level C Recertification
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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. Manuals are available for an additional fee if required.
Note: As per the Red Cross and WorkSafe First Aid course curricula, Standard First Aid recertifications are now considered equivalent to WorkSafe Basic and Intermediate First Aid certificates.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
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Transportation Endorsement: WorkSafeBC
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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.
Registration Process: How to Get Started
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View Course Dates & Locations
View course dates and locations by selecting the tab below, then proceed with the pre-requisite in the next Step.
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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 3 to upload it.
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Complete the preliminary application
Please fill out the preliminary application and attach your completed Occupational First Aid Statement of Fitness when prompted. You will also need to upload a copy of your current (unexpired) Basic First Aid (OFA 1) or Intermediate First Aid certificate, or equivalent.
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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.
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Wildfire Fighter Training Program (No First Aid)
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This version of the Wildfire Fighter Training Program is for students holding both a Basic First Aid and Transportation Endorsement certificate.
Note: Proof of valid certification must be provided to the Castlegar Coordinator to be approved for registration.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.