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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 (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- CPR level includedCPR-A
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026Starts 8:00 AMAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openBook this date
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026Starts 8:00 AMAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openBook this date
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026Starts 8:00 AMAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openBook this date
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?
3 years from your course date. The expiry date is printed on your certificate. There are no extensions and no grace period. Check your own dates →
How long does the Basic First Aid - Recertification course take?
Up to 1 day in person.
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?
This version runs fully in person. Basic First Aid - Blended lets you do the theory online, then the practical in person. See Basic First Aid - Blended →
What was Basic First Aid called before?
Before November 1, 2024, this level was called Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 in BC. 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 BC workplaces?
Yes. This certificate is on WSBC's list of first aid certificates accepted in BC 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.