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.
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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
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Friday May 8th, 2026
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Fernie - Thursday May 14th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Wednesday May 20th, 2026
Golden - Thursday May 21st, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Saturday May 23rd, 2026
Invermere - Tuesday May 26th, 2026
Fernie - Monday June 8th, 2026
Golden - Monday June 8th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Monday June 8th, 2026
Invermere - Tuesday June 16th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Monday June 29th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Tuesday July 7th, 2026
Golden - Wednesday July 8th, 2026
Invermere - Friday July 10th, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Friday July 10th, 2026
Fernie - Tuesday July 21st, 2026
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Monday July 27th, 2026
Golden - Monday August 10th, 2026
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Invermere - Wednesday August 19th, 2026
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