General Information

Worksafe BC Basic First Aid (formerly known as OFA L1) is a 7 hour program (8 hour day with normal breaks) designed to provide life saving first aid skills to workers in industry.

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and be able to understand and perform the first aid skills required to complete the learning tasks. No previous first aid training is required. Candidates will be required to present a government issued photo ID to receive their ticket.

Certification is valid for three years from the date of completion of the Basic First Aid training course.

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Intention

Course participants are encouraged to assist in improving pre-hospital care of injured workers by promoting:
– Workplace compliance with the Occupational First Aid Regulation
– Effective interaction between attendants, employers and workers
– Efficient co-operation with higher levels of medical care, such as the Advanced First Aid Attendant, BC Ambulance Service and hospital emergency personnel

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Topics Covered

• Priority Action Approach
• Scene Assessment
• Primary Survey
• Transportation Decision
• Secondary Survey
• Airway Emergencies
• Breathing Emergencies
• Circulatory Emergencies
• CPR A (Adult) & AED
• Major and Minor Bleeding

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Certification

Upon successful completion of this interactive course and successfully writing a written 25 question multiple choice exam, candidates will receive a WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.

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Recertification

Under regulation, to renew a WorkSafeBC basic certificate a candidate must retake the basic course. However, if you return to Be Prepared First Aid Vancouver Island for a recertification, your course will be at a lower price. A recertification must occur before your certificate expires, so mark this date in your calendar.

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Event	Venue	Date
WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid (Formerly OFA1)	Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street	May 26, 2026 08:30	Register
WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid (Formerly OFA1)	Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street	May 30, 2026 08:30	Register
WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid (Formerly OFA1)	Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street	June 7, 2026 08:30	Register
WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid (Formerly OFA1)	Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street	June 13, 2026 08:30	Register
WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid (Formerly OFA1)	Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street	June 17, 2026 08:30	Register

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First Aid Kits

Please visit our online store for all your first aid supplies, or send us an email to [email protected] or text  to 604-603-8695.

Please look at our facility on Discovery Street in Victoria by visiting our home page: https://bepreparedvi.ca/

Want to schedule a private class, or a class at your worksite? We can help with that. Please contact us for more information and to schedule a date.