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First Aid Instructor Recertification
Description
Recertification of the First Aid Instructor certification is achieved by attending an 8-hour First Aid Instructor Recertification course. This course also recertifies Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED
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)
- Proof of completion of the 2019 First Aid Instructor Transition
- 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
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| Facility | City | Region | Date | Price |
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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
- Current 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
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| Facility | City | Region | Date | Price | |
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| Fort Nelson Aquatic Centre | Fort Nelson | North |
14-Sep-2023 to 17-Sep-2023
Start Date Thu 14-Sep-2023 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
End Date Sun 17-Sep-2023 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM |
$400.00 | 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
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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
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