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Advanced First Aid - Recertification
WSBCAccepted 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
- Mon, Oct 5 – Fri, Oct 9, 2026Old Alpha Training Solutions, 10066 Tundra Street, Fort St. John, British ColumbiaSeats openReserve a seat
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 - Recertification valid for?
The certificate is valid for 36 months from the course completion date, after which recertification is required.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 5 days, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Is this course recognized by WorkSafeBC?
Yes — Alpha Training Solutions is a Recognized WorkSafeBC First Aid Training Agency. See WorkSafeBC's list of certificates accepted in BC workplaces for details.
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
What does Advanced First Aid - Recertification cost?
$799 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.