Course fee includes the book. Upon successful completion, students receive a WorkSafeBC OFA Basic certificate, valid for three years.
Reference ID: PVHE-100 Prerequisites:Must bring photo ID.
Course Overview
This one-day course is designed to provide lifesaving first aid skills to workers in industry. Skills taught in the course include, applying the priority action approach, airway and breathing emergencies, one rescuer adult CPR with AED, bleeding control and assessing minor wounds.
Successful completion requires 100% attendance, demonstrations of critical skills and a 70% pass mark on the written exam. 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
To renew a basic certificate or certificate endorsement, a candidate must meet the same training and examination requirements as for initial certificates through the completion of a full basic first aid course.
Course fee includes the book. Upon successful completion, students receive a WorkSafeBC OFA Basic certificate, valid for three years.
Note: Must bring photo ID. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Training is offered in English.
Fernie - Thursday December 11th, 2025
Cranbrook - Saturday December 13th, 2025
Invermere - Monday December 15th, 2025
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Monday January 5th, 2026
Golden - Thursday January 8th, 2026
Fernie - Tuesday January 13th, 2026
Invermere - Thursday January 15th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Saturday January 17th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Tuesday January 20th, 2026
Golden - Wednesday January 28th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Monday February 2nd, 2026
Fernie - Friday February 6th, 2026
Golden - Tuesday February 17th, 2026
Invermere - Wednesday February 18th, 2026
Fernie - Tuesday March 3rd, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Friday March 6th, 2026
Invermere - Thursday March 12th, 2026
Golden - Friday March 13th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Monday March 23rd, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Monday March 30th, 2026
Fernie - Thursday April 9th, 2026
Golden - Friday April 10th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Tuesday April 14th, 2026
Golden - Wednesday April 29th, 2026
Invermere - Wednesday April 29th, 2026
Golden - Friday May 22nd, 2026
Golden - Monday June 8th, 2026