Courses · First Aid · In person
Advanced First Aid
WSBCAccepted in BC workplacesAdvanced First Aid (previously OFA 3) is an in-depth 70-hour program that gives first aid attendants a much deeper understanding of emergency procedures and patient care. Learners are trained and assessed across anatomy and physiology, injury and trauma management, medical emergencies, airway and oxygen therapy, CPR/AED, and multiple-casualty situations. It prepares attendants for high-level workplace first aid responsibilities.
What you’ll learn
- Understand anatomy, physiology, and priority action approaches
- Manage soft tissue, eye, and burn injuries
- Treat head, spinal, pelvic, and abdominal injuries
- Respond to medical emergencies such as diabetes, asthma, and poisoning
- Deliver oxygen therapy and manage the airway
- Perform CPR/AED and manage respiratory and circulatory emergencies
- Handle fractures, dislocations, and environmental injuries
- Coordinate multiple-casualty management and rapid transport
Who it’s for
- First aid attendants seeking advanced certification
- Workers needing in-depth emergency response skills
- New and re-certifying Medics
What you’ll cover
- Anatomy and physiology
- Soft tissue, eye, and burn injuries
- Head, brain, spinal, pelvic, and abdominal injuries
- Medical emergencies
- Oxygen therapy and airway management
- Respiratory and circulatory emergencies including CPR/AED
- Fractures, dislocations, and environmental injuries
- Communicable disease prevention
- Multiple casualty management and rapid transport
Prerequisites
At least 19 years of age · Government-issued photo ID · Pre-course homework completed before day one · Medically and physically able to perform floor work · Recommended: Basic First Aid and Transportation Endorsement
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 / St. John Ambulance
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryIn person · 10 days in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
- Mon, Sep 28 – Fri, Oct 9, 2026Alpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openReserve a seat
Common questions
Who is Advanced First Aid for?
First aid attendants seeking advanced certification; Workers needing in-depth emergency response skills; New and re-certifying Medics.
How long is Advanced First Aid 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 10 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?
At least 19 years of age · Government-issued photo ID · Pre-course homework completed before day one · Medically and physically able to perform floor work · Recommended: Basic First Aid and Transportation Endorsement
What does Advanced First Aid cost?
$1398 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.