First Aid Courses
Recertification notes: Any recertifications must be from one of the 5 approved agencies. If not please look at taking the full course.
Canadian Red Cross
Lifesaving Society
St John Ambulance
Canadian Ski Patrol
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
To obtain certification, all non-Professional Responder courses require:
Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
Attend and participate in 100% of the course
WorksafeBC will Adopt Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z1210-17 as of November 1, 2024. Changes that are coming.
1. Emergency First Aid – Basic – OFA Level 1 Equivalent
2. Standard First Aid - Intermediate – OFA level 2 Equivalent
CPR A with AED
Course on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults,
Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards, and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of automated external defibrillator (AED).
SFA - Standard First Aid
Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
Emergency Child Care First Aid
Basic one-day course designed to introduce caregivers to injury prevention skills and knowledge. Course covers lifesaving first aid skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR and AED) for children, and babies. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial early childhood education and day care worker safety requirements.
Standard Child Care First Aid
Comprehensive two-day course offering lifesaving first aid skills, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, and injury prevention skills and knowledge, with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines and meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial early childhood education and day care worker safety requirements.
Marine Basic First Aid CPR A or C
Comprehensive two-day course designed to meet the needs of those expected to provide first aid in a marine environment. Course uses a combination of lecture, discussion, and scenarios taken from the marine/fishing industry to teach the required knowledge and skills. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E.
A student does not require a CDN in order to participate in a MBFA course
Basic Life Support
Designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment for professionals with a duty to respond. Teaches the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy can also be added as additional certifications to this course.
Audience In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in a fire service, rescue team, sports- medicine, lifeguards and ski patrol.
OFA level 1 Equivalent – WCB and CSA recognized.
3 year certification.
CPR A: 13 - 16 hours
CPR C: 14 - 16 hours
Recertification:
With current certificates:
CPR A: 6.5 hours
CPR C: 7.5 hours
For those expired:
CPR A or C: 8 hours
3 year certification.
8 hours
Recertification:
With current certificates: 6 hours
3 year certification.
16 hours
Recertification:
With current certificates: 8 hours
OFA level 1 Equivalent – WCB and CSA recognized.
3 year certification - through Canadian Red Cross
5 year certification - through Transport Canada
CPR A or C: 16 hours
Recertification of Marine First Aid is not permitted under federal regulations.
CPR C with AED
Course on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children and babies depending on the level of CPR chosen. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards, and include the latest CPR guidelines and training in the use of automated external defibrillator (AED).
EFA - Emergency First Aid
Basic one-day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
3 year certification.
CPR A: 4 hours
Recertification is not available.
3 year certification.
CPR C: 5 hours
Recertification is 3.5 hours
OFA level 1 Equivalent – WCB and CSA recognized.
3 year certification.
CPR A: 4 hours
Recertification:
With current certificates:
CPR A: 4 hours
CPR C: 5 hours
For those expired:
CPR A or C: 7 hours
Professional Responder Courses
Duration
Stand-alone course – 4 hours
With Airway Management – 5 hours
With Oxygen Therapy – 5 hours
With Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy – 6 hours
1 year Certification in Basic Life Support
(digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification:
With current certificate - 2 hours
With an expired certificate - 3 hours
Airway Management
Designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to create a patent airway, the interventions to maintain it, and the equipment available to carry out these skills. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills required to provide the appropriate interventions, including measuring and inserting the applicable airway adjunct based on the patient’s condition. Course can also be combined with Basic Life Support training for additional certification.
Audience In-facility and health care providers (nursing, care aides, dental industry, medical offices etc.), pre-hospital care groups (fire departments, rescue teams, sports therapists, lifeguards, SCUBA divers, ski patrol, etc.).
Oxygen Administration
Designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to correctly identify when it is necessary to administer supplemental oxygen. Participants will learn how to properly and safely handle and assemble the equipment and how to correctly deliver supplemental oxygen through the appropriate delivery device. Course can also be combined with Basic Life Support.
Audience In-facility and health care providers (nursing, care aides, dental industry, medical offices etc.), pre-hospital care groups (fire departments, rescue teams, sports therapists, lifeguards, SCUBA divers, ski patrol, etc.).
Professional Responder - BLS / AWM / OA
In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals.
Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in a fire service, rescue team, sports-medicine, lifeguards and ski patrol.
Duration
Stand-alone course – 1 - 2 hours
With Basic Life Support - 1 hour
3 year Certification in Airway Management
(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification is unavailable for this course.
Duration
Stand-alone course – 1 - 2 hours
With Basic Life Support - 1 hour
3 year Certification in Oxygen Administration
(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification is unavailable for this course.
1 year Certification in Basic Life Support
3 year Certification in Airway Management
3 year Certification in Oxygen Administration
Recertification:
Basic Life Support - 2 hours
Airway Management - Full Duration
Oxygen Administration - Full Duration