Advanced first aid (was OFA 3)
WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid (formerly Occupational First Aid Level 3)
Part of the route toFirst Aid Attendant·Safety ticket
A 70-hour practical course that trains you to handle severe medical emergencies at remote and industrial worksites.
How long
2 Weeks (70 Hours)
Cost
$1,398
Schools
12 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 12 schools
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
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The route (8 steps)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
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Step 1 of 6
What you need to get in
- At least 16 years of age
- At least 16 years of age prior to course start
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Physically capable of performing CPR and patient lifts
- Recommended pre-reading of Advanced First Aid course manual
2
Step 2 of 6
How to apply
- Register online directly with St. John Ambulance or the Justice Institute of British Columbia
- Select a full-time 2-week weekday cohort (70 hours) or multi-weekend schedule
- Pay the course tuition of $895 to $1,050 CAD
- Receive student textbook and study materials prior to course start
3
Step 3 of 6
Advanced first aid (was OFA 3)
⏱ 2 Weeks (70 Hours)- 70 total hours of intensive classroom instruction and simulation labs
- Primary patient survey, critical intervention, and spine immobilization
- Medical oxygen administration and automated external defibrillator (AED) operation
- Simulated industrial and remote emergency scenarios
4
Step 4 of 6
Where to take it
⏱ 12 schools in BC- Coast Mountain College — 2 weeks (Not published)
- North Island College — 2 weeks (Not published)
- Okanagan College — 2 weeks (Not published)
- Selkirk College — 2 weeks (Not published)
- Thompson Rivers University — 2 weeks (Not published)
- Alpha Training Solutions — 2 weeks ($1,398)
- Justice Institute of British Columbia — 2 weeks (Not published)
- Metro Safety Training — 2 weeks (Not published)
- and 4 more, see the list below
5
Step 5 of 6
Exams and registration after
- WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid written and practical certification exam
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Step 6 of 6
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(12 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“WorkSafeBC 70-hour intensive first aid training for northern BC resource and industrial operations.”
🌊
Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Comprehensive 70-hour WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid training serving Vancouver Island coastal and forestry industries.”
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Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“WorkSafeBC approved 70-hour advanced first aid training for interior and remote industrial workplace attendants.”
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Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“WorkSafeBC recognized advanced first aid certification for West Kootenay industrial sites and emergency teams.”
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Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Two-week 70-hour hands-on paramedic simulation labs and advanced patient assessment training in Kamloops.”
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Duration2 weeks
Tuition$1,398
DeliveryIn-Person
“70-hour WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid practical training tailored for Vancouver Island marine and forestry sectors.”
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Safety / Specialized Provider
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster / Victoria / Kelowna / Chilliwack
Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA 3): 70-hour hands-on paramedic simulation labs for industrial attendants.”
📦
Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Intensive 2-week WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid certification in Coquitlam with regular monthly intakes.”
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Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Two-week hands-on emergency first aid training in Prince George for Northern BC workplace attendants.”
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Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA 3): 70 hours of intensive trauma, airway management, and spine stabilization.”
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Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“WorkSafeBC 70-hour trauma management and spinal immobilization delivered across Lower Mainland training centers.”
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Duration2 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Full-time two-week 70-hour emergency response and trauma management training in Langley.”