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Basic First Aid - Recertification
Formerly OFA Level 1First aid course names explainedWSBCAccepted in BC workplacesA half-day recertification course (about 4-5 hours) that lets you renew a current, unexpired basic first aid certificate. You'll be trained and assessed on core emergency response so you keep meeting federal and provincial workplace first aid requirements aligned with CSA Z1210.
What you’ll learn
- Respond using the Check-Call-Care approach
- Manage airway, breathing and circulation emergencies
- Perform CPR and use an AED
- Provide wound care
- Recognize and respond to opioid poisoning
Who it’s for
- Workers renewing a current basic first aid, emergency first aid or OFA Level 1 ticket
What you’ll cover
- The EMS system
- Emergency preparation
- CPR
- Respiratory and cardiac arrest first aid
- Wound care
- Opioid poisoning awareness
Prerequisites
Hold a current, unexpired basic first aid or provincial Level 1 first aid ticket and bring it on course day
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 · Canadian Red Cross
- CPR level includedCPR-C
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
- Fri, Oct 2, 2026Starts 8:00 AMAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openReserve a seat
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026Starts 8:00 AMAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openReserve a seat
Common questions
Who is Basic First Aid - Recertification for?
Workers renewing a current basic first aid, emergency first aid or OFA Level 1 ticket.
How long is Basic 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 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can Basic First Aid be done online?
We run this course in person only.
What was Basic First Aid called before?
Before November 1, 2024, this level was called Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 in B.C. An OFA Level 1 certificate still counts as Basic First Aid until it expires. How the old and new first aid names match up →
Is Basic 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?
Hold a current, unexpired basic first aid or provincial Level 1 first aid ticket and bring it on course day
How much does Basic First Aid - Recertification cost?
$169 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.