Full Course
Recertification

First Aid Instructor Recertification

Description

Recertification of the First Aid Instructor certification is achieved by attending an update with a First Aid Trainer. Attend a Lifesaving SFA/OFA1 recert course. Observation of an first aid course by an apprenticeship supervisor or trainer. Contact your region's National Trainer for more information.

To register, please visit our Eventbrite page by clicking on the 'Leadership Courses' tab on the home page.

Prerequisites

First Aid Instructor (current within 5 years)
Standard First Aid & CPR-C/AED
Taught at least two OFA 1 equivalent courses in the last 3 years

Recognition

First Aid Instructor Recertification card.

Currency

Certification is valid for 3 years from date of issue.

First Aid Instructor Recertification Courses Available

Sort Below By Clicking On Either: Facility, Level, City, Region Or Date

Facility	City	Region	Date	Price

First Aid Instructor/Examiner

Description

The First Aid Instructor (FAI), recognized as Occupational (OFA) Level 1 Instructor, trains instructors to apply teaching and evaluation philosophy to techniques and approaches required to teach first aid skills. Candidates also learn about long-range/short-term planning, class management, safety supervision and the principles of evaluation. Lifesaving First Aid Instructors are able to teach the entire Lifesaving First Aid Continuum upon certification to include the following programs:

CPR A/AED, CPR C/AED
Emergency First Aid with CPR A or CPR C (OFA Level 1 equivalent )
Emergency First Aid Child & Residential Care with CPR C/AED (OFA Level 1 equivalent)
Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED (OFA Level 1 equivalent)
Basic Life Support Responder (CPR-HCP)
Airway Management & Oxygen Administration

Prerequisites

18 years of age by last day of course
Standard First Aid (or higher training) from a nationally recognized agency (Canadian Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol)
Occupational First Aid Level 1, 2, or 3 held at some point in British Columbia.
- Check your Standard First Aid certificate as it might be deemed as equivalent to Occupational First Aid Level 1.
- If your Occupational First Aid is from out of province, you must first complete a WorkSafeBC Jurisprudence package prior to attending the FAI course
Employment as a First Aid Attendant or equivalent for a minimum of one year

Recognition

First Aid Instructor certification card.

Currency

Certification is valid for 3 years from date of issue.

First Aid Instructor/Examiner Courses Available

Sort Below By Clicking On Either: Facility, Level, City, Region Or Date

Facility	City	Region	Date	Price
Lifesaving Society - Lower Mainland	Various Locations	Lower Mainland	16-Feb-2024 to 25-Feb-2024 Start Date Fri 16-Feb-2024 04:45 PM to 09:00 PM End Date Sun 25-Feb-2024 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM	500.00	$500.00	Learn More
Lifesaving Society - Lower Mainland	Various Locations	Lower Mainland	05-May-2024 to 02-Jun-2024 Start Date Sun 05-May-2024 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM End Date Sun 02-Jun-2024 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM	500.00	$500.00	Learn More
Lifesaving Society - Thompson-Okanagan	Various Locations	Thompson-Okanagan	17-May-2024 to 26-May-2024 Start Date Fri 17-May-2024 05:30 PM to 09:00 PM End Date Sun 26-May-2024 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM	500.00	$500.00	Learn More
Lifesaving Society - Island	Various Locations	Island	14-Jun-2024 to 23-Jun-2024 Start Date Fri 14-Jun-2024 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM End Date Sun 23-Jun-2024 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM	500.00	$500.00	Learn More

112-3989 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC
V5C 6N5

T: 604.299.5450

General inquiries: info@lifesaving.bc.ca

Awards inquiries: awards@lifesaving.bc.ca

Menu

112-3989 Henning Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6N5

Branch Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30

T: 604.299.5450

General inquiries: info@lifesaving.bc.ca

Awards inquiries: awards@lifesaving.bc.ca

Join Our Newsletter

Sign up to receive our latest news and info.
We promise to keep your email private.