First aid is a valuable life skill that is applicable in any environment. It provides people with the rescue skills to manage illness or injuries while accessing emergency services. First aid training also has an injury prevention role as research has shown that individuals with first aid training are less likely to become injured.

We offer several first aid classes which include Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, and Emergency Child Care Provider. Our CPR training includes classes in CPR levels A through C and CPR HCP. 

We offer the following First Aid Courses:

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Standard First Aid (SFA)

PREREQUISITES: None (recommend 15 years old)
RECOGNITION: Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED certification card
CURRENCY: Certification is valid for 3 years from date of issue

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Standard First Aid Recertification (SFAR)

Recertification of Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED is achieved by attending an 8 hour Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED Recertification course.

PREREQUISITES: SFA (need not be current)
RECOGNITION: Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED Recertification card
CURRENCY: Certification is valid for 3 years from date of issue

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Emergency First Aid (EFA)

Emergency First Aid is a WorkSafeBC Occupational Level 1 equivalent and can be used in the workplace. Using hands-on training and practice, this basic first aid course will give you confidence to respond effectively in an emergency. You will learn lifesaving skills such as CPR/AED and obstructed airway procedures to respond to adult, child and infant emergencies. You will also learn to recognize and respond to respiratory and circulatory emergencies including asthma, allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke, and bleeding.

PREREQUISITES: None (recommend 13 years old)
RECOGNITION: Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED (OFA Level 1 Equivalent) certification card
CURRENCY: Certification is valid for 3 years from date of issue

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