Emergency First Aid with CPR-C & AED
Now officially recognized as equivalent to WorkSafeBC' s Basic First Aid (Formerly OFA 1)
This course is designed for people interested in learning basic lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace and home.
- The Red Cross
- Preparing to respond
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and Circulation emergencies
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
Blended Learning Option:
Emergency First Aid with CPR C & AED is available as a Blended Learning course, combining online theory and in-person practical training. The online portion (about half the course) must be completed before attending the in-person session. This flexible option is ideal for busy schedules or those preferring less classroom time.
*Recertification Notice:
WorkSafeBC requires that all course content be fully retaken to meet their standards - shorter recertification courses are not permitted. However, we offer discounted rates for individuals with a currently valid certificate who wish to renew by completing the full course again. Please contact us to register for this.
| Full Course | Blended Learning | Recertification | |
| Pre-Requisites | None | None | Valid Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid with CPR & AED Certification |
| Course Duration | 1-Day, 8 hours in-person | 4 hours online and 1-Day, 4.5 hours in-person
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1-Day, 6 hours in-person |
| Certification Valid for | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Accepted by WorkSafeBC as a Basic First Aid (OFA 1) Equivalent | Yes | Yes | N/A* |
If you are having trouble registering for any of our courses, please contact us at programs@pacificfirstaid.ca or call us directly at (604) 638-1228. We'll be happy to manually complete the enrollment if necessary!
