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Advanced First Aid - Recertification
Formerly OFA Level 3First aid course names explainedWSBCAccepted in BC workplacesA five-day recertification course for experienced Advanced First Aid attendants renewing their ticket to meet provincial workplace-safety requirements. It concentrates on advanced (Week 2) material such as oxygen therapy, airway management and patient transport, assuming proficiency in the foundational topics. Textbook included.
What you’ll learn
- Assess and manage injuries and medical emergencies
- Provide oxygen therapy and airway management
- Manage respiratory and circulatory emergencies
- Prepare patients for transport
- Handle multiple-casualty situations
Who it’s for
- Experienced Advanced First Aid ticket holders needing to re-certify.
What you’ll cover
- Anatomy and physiology
- Injury assessment
- Soft tissue, eye and burn management
- Head, spinal and abdominal injuries
- Medical emergencies
- Oxygen therapy and airway management
- Respiratory and circulatory emergencies
- Fractures
- Environmental injuries
- Disease transmission
- Patient transport preparation
- Multiple casualty management
Prerequisites
Minimum age 19 · Valid, unexpired Advanced First Aid (or equivalent) certification · Government-issued photo ID · Completed pre-course homework · Work clothing and socks · Physically able to perform floor work
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · WSBC
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryIn person · 5 days in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Join the waitlist below.
Common questions
Who is Advanced First Aid - Recertification for?
Experienced Advanced First Aid ticket holders needing to re-certify..
How long is Advanced First Aid good for?
The certificate is valid for 36 months from the course completion date, after which recertification is required. Check your own dates →
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 5 days, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can Advanced First Aid be done online?
We run this course in person only.
What was Advanced First Aid called before?
Before November 1, 2024, this level was called Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 3 in B.C. An OFA Level 3 certificate still counts as Advanced First Aid until it expires. How the old and new first aid names match up →
Is Advanced First Aid accepted in B.C. workplaces?
Yes. This certificate is on WSBC's list of first aid certificates accepted in B.C. workplaces, and Alpha Training Solutions is a Recognized WorkSafeBC First Aid Training Agency. See WSBC's list ↗
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Minimum age 19 · Valid, unexpired Advanced First Aid (or equivalent) certification · Government-issued photo ID · Completed pre-course homework · Work clothing and socks · Physically able to perform floor work
How much does Advanced First Aid - Recertification cost?
$799 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.