First Aid Courses Comparison

Scott Elliott All posts June 24, 2026 | 0

What are the differences between OFA and Red Cross first aid courses?

Here are the differences between some of our available First Aid courses. Occupational First Aid (OFA) focuses on work-related first aid emergencies. Red Cross Basic (EFA) and Intermediate First Aid (SFA) courses include first aid techniques for Adults, Children and Seniors. Both OFA, and Red Cross EFA and SFA courses are all accepted by WorkSafeBC as valid first aid certifications for workplaces. Advanced First Aid courses such as First Responder and Emergency Medical Responder are also available.

First Aid Course Names	First Aid Course Durations	First Aid Age Range Skills	Certification Authority	First Aid Course Locations
Occupational First Aid – Basic (Formerly OFA Level 1)	1 Day (8 Hours)	Adults	WorkSafeBC	Abbotsford , Burnaby , Chilliwack, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver
Occupational First Aid – Intermediate (Formerly OFA Level 2)	2 Days (16 Hours)	Adults	WorkSafeBC	Abbotsford , Burnaby , Chilliwack, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver
Occupational First Aid – Advanced (Formerly OFA Level 3)	10 Days	Adults	WorkSafeBC	Abbotsford , Langley, Surrey
Basic/Emergency First Aid (EFA) with CPR/AED Level C	1 Day (8 Hours)	Adults, Children, Infants	Red Cross	Abbotsford , Burnaby , Chilliwack, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver
Intermediate/Standard First Aid (SFA) with CPR/AED Level C	2 Days (16 Hours)	Adults, Children, Infants	Red Cross	Abbotsford , Burnaby , Chilliwack, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver
CPR/AED Level A or C	6 Hours	Adults, Children, Infants	Red Cross	Abbotsford , Burnaby , Chilliwack, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver
Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR/AED Level B	1 Day (8 Hours)	Adults, Children, Infants	Red Cross	Abbotsford , Burnaby , Chilliwack, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver