The course fee includes the book and exam fee. We recommend you pick up your books in advance as there is pre-reading required before the start of class. If unsuccessful an additional fee is required for remedial exams.
Reference ID: PVHE-300 Prerequisites:Must bring photo ID.
Course Overview
This comprehensive 10-day course is for advanced first aid training. Topics covered include the priority action approach, airway & breathing emergencies, 2 rescuer adult CPR with AED, major bleeding, WSBC records and reports, small wound, soft tissue, and fracture management.
Successful completion requires 100% attendance, demonstrations of critical skills and a 70% pass mark on the written and practical exams. Please note these courses are physically demanding and will require prolonged kneeling, working in stooped positions, and rolling patients. Each class participant is required to function as attendant, helper and patient. Depending on the level and length of the course, these physical demands can become rigorous. Participants will be required to demonstrate specific skills according to an accepted standard before certification is issued.
If you experience barriers related to a persistent, prolonged, permanent, or temporary disability that may impact your participation or learning in this course, please connect with Accessibility Services prior to the start of your course/program. Implementing accommodations is a collaborative process between students, Accessibility Services, and instructors to foster an inclusive learning environment.
To book an appointment with Accessibility Services for further information please contact Student Services: 250-489-8243
The course fee includes the book and exam fee. If unsuccessful an additional fee is required for remedial exams. Upon successful completion, students receive a WorkSafeBC OFA Advanced certificate, valid for three years.
Note: Must bring photo ID. We recommend you pick up your books in advance as there is pre-reading required before the start of class. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Training is offered in English.
Golden - Monday March 17th, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday March 17th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday March 18th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday March 19th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday March 20th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday March 21st, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday March 25th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday March 26th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday March 27th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday March 28th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Saturday March 29th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
Details
- Location: Room 111
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Horst Neumann
- Cost: $995.00
Fernie - Monday March 31st, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday March 31st, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday April 1st, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday April 2nd, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday April 3rd, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday April 4th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Monday April 7th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday April 8th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday April 9th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday April 10th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday April 11th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
Details
- Location: 114/109
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Nicole Rapin
- Cost: $995.00
Notes
Book must be picked up at least 2 weeks prior to course start date.
Note: Must bring photo ID. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Training is offered in English.
COURSES WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM SHARP.
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Tuesday April 1st, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday April 1st, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday April 2nd, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday April 3rd, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Friday April 4th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Saturday April 5th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday April 8th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday April 9th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday April 10th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Friday April 11th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Saturday April 12th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Details
- Location: Gold Creek Campus First Aid Centre
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Colhane Martyniuk
- Cost: $995.00
Notes
Please note the location of the Gold Creek Campus by clicking/tapping the link.
***If student is required to retake practical exam, this will be rescheduled after the course, at a time of the instructor’s choosing, and is subject to a $199.00 retest fee.
Fernie - Monday May 26th, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday May 26th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday May 27th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday May 28th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday May 29th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday May 30th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Monday June 2nd, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday June 3rd, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday June 4th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday June 5th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday June 6th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
Details
- Location: 114/109
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Tyler Carson
- Cost: $995.00
Notes
Book must be picked up at least 2 weeks prior to course start date.
Note: Must bring photo ID. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Training is offered in English.
COURSES WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM SHARP.
Invermere - Monday May 26th, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday May 26th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday May 27th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday May 28th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday May 29th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Friday May 30th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Monday June 2nd, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday June 3rd, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday June 4th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday June 5th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Friday June 6th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Details
- Location: 109
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Horst Neumann
- Cost: $995.00
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Tuesday May 27th, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday May 27th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday May 28th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday May 29th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Friday May 30th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Saturday May 31st, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday June 3rd, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday June 4th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday June 5th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Friday June 6th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Saturday June 7th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Details
- Location: First Aid Center
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Colhane Martyniuk
- Cost: $995.00
Notes
Please note the location of the Gold Creek Campus by clicking/tapping the link.
***If student is required to retake practical exam, this will be rescheduled after the course, at a time of the instructor’s choosing, and is subject to a $99.00 retest fee.
Golden - Monday June 16th, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday June 16th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday June 17th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday June 18th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday June 19th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday June 20th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Monday June 23rd, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday June 24th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday June 25th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday June 26th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday June 27th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
Details
- Location: Room 111
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Horst Neumann
- Cost: $995.00
Fernie - Monday June 16th, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday June 16th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday June 17th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday June 18th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday June 19th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday June 20th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Monday June 23rd, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday June 24th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday June 25th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday June 26th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday June 27th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
Details
- Location: 114/109
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Tyler Carson
- Cost: $995.00
Notes
Book must be picked up at least 2 weeks prior to course start date.
Note: Must bring photo ID. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Training is offered in English.
COURSES WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM SHARP.
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Monday July 14th, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday July 14th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday July 15th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday July 16th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday July 17th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Friday July 18th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Monday July 21st, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday July 22nd, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday July 23rd, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday July 24th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Friday July 25th, 2025 | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Details
- Location: GOLD CREEK CAMPUS FIRST AID CENTRE
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Dale Hark
- Cost: $995.00
Notes
OFA 3 Book must be picked up at least 2 weeks prior to course start date.
Please bring Photo ID
Please note the location of the Gold Creek Campus by clicking/tapping the link.
***If student is required to retake practical exam, this will be rescheduled after the course, at a time of the instructor’s choosing, and is subject to a $99.00 retest fee.
Golden - Monday September 8th, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday September 8th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday September 9th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday September 10th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday September 11th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday September 12th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Monday September 15th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday September 16th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday September 17th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday September 18th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
| Friday September 19th, 2025 | 8:00am | 4:30pm |
Details
- Location: Room 111
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Horst Neumann
- Cost: $995.00
Fernie - Monday September 15th, 2025
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday September 15th, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday September 16th, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday September 17th, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday September 18th, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
| Friday September 19th, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
| Monday September 22nd, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday September 23rd, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
| Wednesday September 24th, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
| Thursday September 25th, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
| Friday September 26th, 2025 | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
Details
- Location: 114/109
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Tyler Carson
- Cost: $995.00
Notes
Book must be picked up at least 2 weeks prior to course start date.
Note: Must bring photo ID. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Training is offered in English.
COURSES WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM SHARP.