Basic First Aid (Earlier Occupational First Aid Level 1)
Basic First Aid Training in Surrey (Earlier Occupational First Aid Level 1)
Our fundamental First Aid instruction in Surrey, BC objectives to assist human beings and companies satisfy WorkSafeBC protection mandates while obtaining practical, existence-saving aid knowledge. Previously termed Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA Level 1), this schooling gives critical education to cope with not unusual worksite incidents and medical crises with guarantee. Taught thru seasoned instructors at Mainland Safety Training Company, the curriculum emphasizes realistic application, actual-international simulations, and with out issue digestible education. Attendees will accumulate capabilities to react to trauma, control blood loss, execute CPR, and attend to harm colleagues pending professional medical arrival. Perfect for body of workers, managers, and anybody in search of a strong basis in useful resource strategies, this program promotes safer offices, advanced emergency reactions, and adherence to middle onsite protection policies in the course of Surrey and close by vicinities.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day (8 hours)
- Price: $115 Plus GST
- Location: Surrey, BC
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course, valid for a specified period, typically three years.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day (8 hours)
- Price: $115 Plus GST
- Location: Surrey, BC
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course, valid for a specified period, typically three years.
Course Dates
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Thursday, January 08, 2026 – Chilliwack |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Langley |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Sunday, January 11, 2026 – Surrey – 192 St 24th Ave – Fern Ridge* |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, January 12, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – Guildford* |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Thursday, January 15, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Friday, January 16, 2026 – Port Coquitlam |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Guildford* |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Chilliwack |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Vancouver |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Sunday, January 18, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, January 19, 2026 – Langley |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, January 19, 2026 – Richmond |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Guildford* |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Burnaby |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Friday, January 23, 2026 – Surrey – 192 St 24th Ave – Fern Ridge* |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Sunday, January 25, 2026 – Richmond |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, January 26, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Chilliwack |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Burnaby |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Port Coquitlam |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Friday, January 30, 2026 – Guildford* |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Saturday, January 31, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Saturday, January 31, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Sunday, February 01, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Monday, February 02, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Tuesday, February 03, 2026 – Langley |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, February 03, 2026 – Burnaby |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, February 04, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, February 04, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Thursday, February 05, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Friday, February 06, 2026 – Port Coquitlam |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, February 07, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Sunday, February 08, 2026 – Port Coquitlam |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, February 09, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Monday, February 09, 2026 – Chilliwack |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Burnaby |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Friday, February 13, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Chilliwack |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Langley |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Monday, February 16, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Burnaby |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Vancouver |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Port Coquitlam |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Richmond |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, February 23, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – Chilliwack |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Richmond |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Friday, February 27, 2026 – Port Coquitlam |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, February 28, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Monday, March 02, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, March 03, 2026 – Burnaby |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, March 04, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Thursday, March 05, 2026 – Vancouver |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Friday, March 06, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, March 07, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, March 07, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Sunday, March 08, 2026 – Port Coquitlam |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, March 09, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – Burnaby |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – Langley |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Chilliwack |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Port Coquitlam |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Friday, March 13, 2026 – Richmond |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – Port Coquitlam |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – Burnaby |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Thursday, March 19, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Friday, March 20, 2026 – Langley |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Richmond |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, March 23, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – Chilliwack |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – Langley |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Richmond |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Saturday, March 28, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, March 30, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)- Monday, March 30, 2026 – Langley |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – Guildford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) (Punjabi) – Sunday, January 11, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) (Punjabi) – Sunday, February 08, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) (Punjabi) – Sunday, March 08, 2026 – Abbotsford |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) (Punjabi) – Sunday, March 08, 2026 – Surrey |
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| Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) (Punjabi) – Sunday, March 22, 2026 – Surrey |
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Equivalencies
Starting from March 2025, Canadian Red Cross – Emergency First Aid is equivalent to WorkSafe BC – Basic First Aid.
Similarly, the Canadian Red Cross Also has Emergency First Aid in Blended Format – 4 hours online, 4 hours in Class, you can Finish the course in Half a Day
Here is the link to Register for: Red Cross – Emergency First Aid
Here is the link to Register for: Red Cross – Blended Emergency Fist Aid
Please follow the link to the WorkSafe Bc website for further verification – Link
Course Content
Basic First Aid Skills:
- CPR and AED for adults and children
- Choking relief techniques for adults, children, and infants
- Recognition and management of common injuries and medical conditions such as cuts, bruises, and fractures
- Treatment of wounds, including cleaning and dressing
- Management of sprains, strains, and other minor injuries
Emergency Response:
- Scene assessment and safety
- Effective communication with emergency services
- Basic principles of first aid, including the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
- Handling bleeding and shock
- Recovery position and safe transportation of injured individuals
Workplace Safety:
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Overview of workplace first aid kit contents and usage
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements for Workplace First Aid
Basic First Aid is a course that teaches essential skills to assist someone who is injured or
Experiencing a workplace medical emergency until professional help arrives. Topics covered
Include Emergency Response, Workplace Safety and Basic First Aid skills such as CPR and
AED.
Faq
1. What are the class hours for Basic First Aid?
Basic First Aid is 8 hours long in total. 7 hours are spent in class, and there are two 15-minute coffee breaks, with a 30-minute lunch break.
2. Are late arrivals acceptable?
Late arrivals are not accepted under any circumstances. You should arrive in class 15 minutes before the start time to fill out paperwork.
3. How many questions are in the exam?
There are 25 questions in the exam.
4. What is the passing percentage/mark?
To pass the exam, you need to get 70%.
5. What is the price of Basic First Aid?
BFA is $110 plus 5% GST per student.
6. Can we run Basic First Aid at our jobsite?
Yes, groups of at least 3 up to 18 people can contact us to schedule on-site training via email:
info@mainlandsafety.ca or by phone: (604) 617-0211.
7. Is there an age requirement to Basic First Aid?
You must be at least 16 years old.
8. Do I need any experience prior to taking Basic First Aid?
No prior experience is necessary as this course is designed for beginners.
9. Can you send me the price quote?
Yes, please provide us with your email of choice and the quote will be sent.
10. Can I bring pets to Basic First Aid?
No, under no circumstances should there be pets in the classroom. Exceptions are only made for certified service dogs.
11. Is there parking available and where?
Parking is available at our Guildford location by the fence around the back and sides of the building.
12. Can I leave training early?
No, to receive your certification, you must complete the full 8-hour course.
13. Can I leave the classroom for 30 minutes and come back to continue the class?
No, to receive your certification, you must complete the full 8-hour course.
14. What happens if I miss the class or don’t ask for a refund in time?
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, meaning you will pay the full price.
15. What is the refund policy?
You can cancel or reschedule a minimum of 5 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.
16. Is there a fee for refunds even if I request one 5 business days before?
Yes, all refunds are subject to an administrative fee equal to 5% of the courses face value.
17. Will I receive a certificate upon completing the course?
Yes, you will be issued a certificate if you complete and pass the course.
18. How long is the certification for Basic First Aid valid for?
The certification for Basic 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.
19. Can I take a renewal class after my certificate expires?
There are no renewal classes available for Basic First Aid at Mainland Safety. To receive a new certificate a student must retake and pass the entire course, or its equivalent.
20. Can I take Basic First Aid online?
No, we only offer in person classes at Mainland Safety.
21. Do I need to bring anything to the course?
Just yourself and one government issued picture ID. Participants have the freedom to refuse to present identification, but in doing so they will not be granted a certificate upon completing the course.
22. Is Basic First Aid recognized outside of BC?
No, the Basic First Aid certification is only valid within the province of British Columbia.
23. Is Basic first aid equivalent to any other course in BC or anywhere in Canada?
None, BFA is designed by WorkSafe BC and is only approved and recognized in the province of British Columbia
24. What language is this course taught in?
This course is taught exclusively in English.
25. Are there prerequisites to this class?
There are no prerequisites to BFA.
Certificates accepted in B.C.
The first aid certificates shown here are accepted in B.C. workplaces. These examples should help you determine if a worker has proper certification to be a first aid attendant. Certificates are listed in alphabetical order according to the name of the issuing agency (in other words, from A to Z).
Basic First Aid (Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1)) and Equivalencies
Canadian Red Cross – B.C. Workplace Emergency First Aid – Out of Jurisdiction (older version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
Canadian Red Cross – B.C. Workplace Emergency First Aid (older version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
Canadian Red Cross – BC Workplace Emergency First Aid (CPR_AED level A) e-certificate, Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
Canadian Red Cross – Emergency First Aid & CPR_AED Level C, Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
Canadian Red Cross – Standard First Aid & CPR_AED Level C, Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
EMP Canada – Workplace for B.C. Level 1, Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
Lifesaving Society – Worksite First Aid Level 1, Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
MedAire – (Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) Equivalent), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
St. John Ambulance – Standard First Aid for Industry (Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) Equivalent), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
St. John Ambulance – Standard First Aid for Industry (Basic First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 1) Equivalent), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
WorkSafeBC – Level 1 – EMA First Responder (newer version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
WorkSafeBC – Level 1 – EMA First Responder_ (older version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
WorkSafeBC – Level 1 – Out of Jurisdiction (newer version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
WorkSafeBC – Level 1 – Out of Jurisdiction (older version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
WorkSafeBC – Level 1 (newer version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
WorkSafeBC – Level 1 (older version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
WorkSafeBC – Restricted Level 1 Certificate_ (newer version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
WorkSafeBC – Restricted Level 1 Certificate_ (older version), Mainland Safety, First Aid Training Services, Surrey, BC
Relevant Courses Mainland Safety
Intermediate First Aid (Earlier Occupational First Aid Level 2)
Intermediate First Aid (Earlier Occupational First Aid Level 2) (Part Time – Weekends)
Advanced First Aid (Earlier Occupational First Aid Level 3)
Advanced First Aid (Earlier OFA Level 3) (Part Time – Weekends)
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