Late arrivals are not accepted under any circumstances. You should arrive in class 15 minutes
before the start time to fill out paperwork.

Advanced First Aid has 4 quizzes and a final exam. The final exam has 113 questions.

To pass the exam, you need to 70%.

AFA is $900 plus 5% GST per student.

Yes, groups of at least 3 up to 12 people can contact us to schedule an on-site training via email at info@mainlandsafety.ca or by phone: (604) 617-0211.

You must be at least 16 years old.

No prior experience is necessary, but you do need the Statement of Fitness form.

Yes, please provide your email of choice and the quote will be sent.

Under no circumstances should there be pets in the classroom. Exceptions are only made for
certified service dogs.

Parking is available at our Guildford location by the fence around the back and sides of the
building.

No, to receive your certification, you must complete the full 70-hour course.

No, to receive your certification, you must complete the full 70-hour course.

If you miss the class or don’t ask for a refund in a timely manner, you will not be able to get a
refund of any kind.

You can cancel or reschedule a minimum of 12 business days prior to the course. For this you can contact us via email: info@mainlandsafety.ca or by phone: (604) 617-0211. Business days exclude all statutory holidays in British Columbia and weekends.

Yes, all refunds are subject to an administrative fee equal to 5% of the courses face value.

Yes, you will be issued a certificate if you complete and pass the course.

The certification for Advanced First Aid is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. After 3
years you will need to retake the full course to get recertified.

There are no renewal classes available for Advanced First Aid. To receive a new certificate a
student must retake and pass the entire course, or its equivalent.

No, we only offer in person classes at Mainland Safety.

You will need the Statement of Fitness form, and one government issued picture ID. Participants have the freedom to refuse to present identification, but in doing so they will not be given a certificate upon completing the course.

No, Advanced First Aid certification is only valid within the province of British Columbia.

Equivalent certifications for AFA include St. John Ambulance. Emergency Medical Responder
(EMR), Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) and Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) can be considered as alternatives to Advanced First Aid depending on the circumstances. See here for more details.

This course is taught exclusively in English.

There are no prerequisites to AFA