About this course:
WorkSafeBC has recently announced a new way to renew your Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate – a 3.5 hour OFA Level 1 Recertification course.
Students will receive a brief review on the theory of first aid, but the majority of the session will focus on refreshing the hands-on life-saving skills such as the Priority Action Approach, CPR/AED, choking, and major bleeding.
Candidates must successfully complete all skills and score a minimum of 70% on a written evaluation to achieve certification.
Course Duration
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- 1 day (4 hours)
Language
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- English
Prerequisite
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- Participants must have a current (non-expired) Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 certificate.
Course Price
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- $70+GST Per Person
Course Dates
To attend this course you must have a valid, non expired Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification
Venue :
| Event | Venue | Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification - Friday, October 20, 2023 - Richmond | Richmond Campus (4320 Viking Way, Unit 280, Richmond, BC V6V 2L5) |
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| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification - Thursday, October 26, 2023 - Surrey | Surrey Campus (8433 132 Street, Unit 208, Surrey, BC V3W 4N8) |
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| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification - Tuesday, November 07, 2023 - Abbotsford | Abbotsford Campus (31838 South Fraser Way, Unit 202, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1V3) |
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| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification – Monday, November 13, 2023 – Burnaby | Burnaby Campus (5151 Canada Way, Unit 100, Burnaby, BC V5E 3N1) |
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| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification - Friday, November 17, 2023 - Richmond | Richmond Campus (4320 Viking Way, Unit 280, Richmond, BC V6V 2L5) |
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| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification - Thursday, November 30, 2023 - Surrey | Surrey Campus (8433 132 Street, Unit 208, Surrey, BC V3W 4N8) |
| Register | |
| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification - Wednesday, December 06, 2023 - Abbotsford | Abbotsford Campus (31838 South Fraser Way, Unit 202, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1V3) |
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| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification – Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – Burnaby | Burnaby Campus (5151 Canada Way, Unit 100, Burnaby, BC V5E 3N1) |
| Register | |
| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification - Friday, December 22, 2023 - Richmond | Richmond Campus (4320 Viking Way, Unit 280, Richmond, BC V6V 2L5) |
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| Occupational First Aid Level 1 Recertification - Thursday, December 28, 2023 - Surrey | Surrey Campus (8433 132 Street, Unit 208, Surrey, BC V3W 4N8) |
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FAQ
To renew an Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 certification in BC, you have two options; 1) take a full 8-hour program again, or 2) complete a 4-hour recertification course before your current certification expires. The recertification course involves attending a shorter training course, passing a written exam, and demonstrating practical competency in first aid skills such as CPR and choking response.
The Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 certification in Canada is typically valid for a period of three years. After this period, you will need to renew your certification by completing a full 8-hour course again.