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WSBC Basic First Aid

OFA 010

This is a WorkSafeBC course that includes an introduction to CPR, choking and hemorrhage control and minor wound care according to WSBC Regulations, Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 - 3.21).
1 day $113.50
April 17
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June 9
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Occupational First Aid Transportation Endorsement

OFA 015

This course is for OFA 010 or OFA 020 certified first aid attendants that work in environments requiring Transportation Endorsement in addition to their Occupational First Aid Level 1 or 2, according to WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 to 3.21).
1 Day $130.75
June 14
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Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C

FAC 020

The emergency first aid course covers the basic skills necessary to deal with time priority emergencies. It includes initial assessment, respiratory distress, CPR, AED, bleeding, unconsciousness, shock, poisons, and secondary assessment.
1 Day 115.00
April 26
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May 25
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Marine Basic First Aid and CPR C

FAC 082

This course provides individuals with a basic training level of First Aid and CPR required by the Marine Industry. Certification is by the Canadian Red Cross with a certification period of three years.
2 Days 190.00
March 15-16
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May 10-11
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Emergency Child Care First Aid With CPR Level B

FAC 010

This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children up to eight years of age. Skills focus on respiratory distress, CPR, AED, bleeding management and common first aid situations.
1 day $115.00
April 5
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May 31
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July 19
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Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C

FAC 021

This is a comprehensive first aid course for those who require the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with life-threatening situations and to give assistance to people in physical distress.
2 days 180.00
Apr 12-13
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Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder - EMR

AET 020

The EMR course provides the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness in a pre-hospital setting and includes CPR level HCP and AED.
5 days $1025.00
Mar-24 - Apr 4
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Jun 9-20
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Marine Basic First Aid & CPR C

FAC 082

This course provides individuals with a basic training level of First Aid and CPR required by the Marine Industry. Certification is by the Canadian Red Cross with a certification period of three years.
2 days $190.00
March 22-23
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Jul 21-22
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Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C

FAC 021

This is a comprehensive first aid course for those who require the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with life-threatening situations and to give assistance to people in physical distress.
2 days 180.00
April 8-9
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May 5-6
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Emergency Child Care First Aid With CPR Level B

FAC 010

This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children up to eight years of age. Skills focus on respiratory distress, CPR, AED, bleeding management and common first aid situations.
1 day 115.00
April 16
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May 7
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August 9
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WSBC Intermediate First Aid

OFA 020

The WSBC Intermediate First Aid is a 14-hour program (excluding breaks) designed to provide lifesaving first aid skills to workers in industry.
2 days $187.50
April 22-23
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WSBC Advanced First Aid

OFA 030

This course is designed in compliance with the WorkSafe BC requirements for First Aid Attendants in BC and according to WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 - 3.21).
2 weeks $825.00
May 26-June 6
Register

WSBC Basic First Aid

OFA 010

This is a WorkSafeBC course that includes an introduction to CPR, choking and hemorrhage control and minor wound care according to WSBC Regulations, Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 - 3.21).
1 day $113.75
April 28
Register
June 16
Register

Marine Basic First Aid & CPR C

FAC 082

This course provides individuals with a basic training level of First Aid and CPR required by the Marine Industry.
2 days $190.00
April 14-15
Register
June 14-15
Register
July 15-16
Register

Emergency Child Care First Aid With CPR Level B

FAC 010

This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children up to eight years of age. Skills focus on respiratory distress, CPR, AED, bleeding management and common first aid situations.
1 day $115.00
March 29
Register
May 3
Register
June 18
Register

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C

FAC 020

The emergency first aid course covers the basic skills necessary to deal with time priority emergencies. It includes initial assessment, respiratory distress, CPR, AED, bleeding, unconsciousness, shock, poisons, and secondary assessment.
1 day $115.00
April 10
Register
May 24
Register
June 25
Register

WSBC Intermediate First Aid

OFA 020

The WSBC Intermediate First Aid is a 14-hour program (excluding breaks) designed to provide lifesaving first aid skills to workers in industry.
2 days $187.50
April 29-30
Register

WSBC Advanced First Aid

OFA 030

his course is designed in compliance with the WorkSafe BC requirements for First Aid Attendants in BC and according to WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 - 3.21).
2 weeks $915.00
May 5-16
Register

WSBC Advanced First Aid

OFA 030

This course is designed in compliance with the WorkSafe BC requirements for First Aid Attendants in BC and according to WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 - 3.21).
2 weeks $1440.00
March 10-21
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WSBC Basic First Aid

OFA 010

This is a WorkSafeBC course that includes an introduction to CPR, choking and hemorrhage control and minor wound care according to WSBC Regulations, Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 - 3.21).
1 day $246.25
Mar 24
Register
May 20
Register

Occupational First Aid Transportation Endorsement

OFA 015

This course is for OFA 010 or OFA 020 certified first aid attendants that work in environments requiring Transportation Endorsement in addition to their Occupational First Aid Level 1 or 2, according to WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 to 3.21).
1 day $261.25
Mar 25
Register
May 23
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WSBC Intermediate First Aid

FAC 020

The WSBC Intermediate First Aid is a 14-hour program (excluding breaks) designed to provide lifesaving first aid skills to workers in industry.
1 day $442.50
May 21-22
Register

Marine Basic First Aid & CPR C

FAC 082

his course provides individuals with a basic training level of First Aid and CPR required by the Marine Industry. Certification is by the Canadian Red Cross with a certification period of three years.
2 days $425.00
May 26-27
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Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C

FAC 021

This is a comprehensive first aid course for those who require the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with life-threatening situations and to give assistance to people in physical distress.
2 days $435.00
May 28-29
Register