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This flexible blended Basic First Aid course in Burnaby includes 4 hours online and 4.5 hours in-person. Gain essential skills in CPR, bleeding control, and emergency response. WorkSafeBC-certified and OFA 1 equivalent.

Burnaby Basic First Aid Equivalent (Blended) - EFA

Burnaby Basic First Aid Equivalent (Blended) - EFA

This flexible blended Basic First Aid course in Burnaby includes 4 hours online and 4.5 hours in-person. Gain essential skills in CPR, bleeding control, and emergency response. WorkSafeBC-certified and OFA 1 equivalent.

Burnaby Course Overview - Basic First Aid (OFA-1)

Gain the confidence to respond effectively in emergencies at home or in the workplace with our Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1) course in Burnaby. Designed to meet WorkSafeBC standards, this course teaches critical first aid instructions, preparing you to respond in high-stakes situations that can mean the difference between life and death.

Our Burnaby-based Basic First Aid course covers:

  • CPR and AED Training: Learn life-saving cardiac arrest response techniques, including 30 compressions and rescue breaths, paired with AED use for restoring heart function in emergencies.
  • Airway Management and Choking Response: Master responses for blocked airways, including ab thrusts, back blows and more!
  • Bleeding Control and Bandaging: Develop skills to apply pressure and use first aid kits effectively to control severe bleeding.
  • Fracture and Burn Management: Learn how to care for fractures, burns, scalds, and electrical injuries while waiting for first responders.

Led by knowledgeable and engaging Burnaby-based instructors, this hands-on training course includes real-life scenarios to help you build the confidence and skills to act effectively in emergency situations.

 

Join the Basic First Aid Training in Burnaby!

Why Choose This Blended First Aid and CPR Course?

  • Workplace Compliance: This course meets WorkSafeBC requirements, ensuring your readiness for workplace emergencies.
  • Expert Instruction: Taught by certified professionals with medical, first responder and/or first aid experience in the Lower Mainland, helping you respond effectively to life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
  • CPR and AED Certification: Gain certification in Basic First Aid and CPR, valid for 3 years, with recertification courses available to stay updated with the latest safety standards.

 

Course Duration:

This blended course includes 4 hours of online learning and a 4.5-hour in-person session in Burnaby, covering essential skills for managing cardiac arrest, bleeding, and other life-threatening conditions until medical help arrives.

 

Recertification Option:

Participants renewing certification must complete the full blended course to remain up-to-date with WorkSafeBC standards and the latest first aid techniques, such as managing an unconscious person and safely opening the airway.

Register for this flexible Basic First Aid course in Burnaby to gain critical emergency skills.

Full Course Length 4 hours online, 4.5 hours in class - $95 Register Now

Course Details

Basic First Aid Course Content

This course includes:

  • The Red Cross
  • Preparing to Respond
  • The EMS System
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
  • First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
  • Wound Care

Certification

Canadian Red Cross certificates are now virtual! You will receive a certificate of completion once you've finished the online module, and a permanent virtual certificate will be emailed to you after you've successfully completed the entire course. You will also be able to view your manual and certification online at any time through your MyRedCross account. Certification is valid for 3 years.

Recertification

There are no recertification classes at this time. Please check back.

Materials

Emergency First Aid & CPR Manual Burnaby

The Basic First Aid (OFA 1) Equivalent course (Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C Blended) course includes the following materials:

  • Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Course Manual (virtual)
  • Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)

Note: The online portion of your course will be assigned within 1 business day of registering for your in-person section. Please keep this in mind when choosing a date, and allow yourself enough time to complete the online portion of the course.

Where to find us:

Visit our Burnaby training courses here.

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Who should take this course?

  • Police
  • Community Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dental Assistants
  • Pharmacists
  • Job Seekers
  • Teachers and Teaching Assistants
  • Bus Drivers
  • Flight Crew
  • Coaches
  • Volunteers
  • Respite Care
  • General Interest for All Ages

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Basic First Aid Equivalent (Blended) - EFA course, we offer this course in the following locations:

Victoria - Downtown | Vancouver | Nanaimo | Victoria - Tillicum Centre | Burnaby | Duncan (300 Brae Road) | Virtual Classroom | Trillium Lodge |

Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at to arrange a group course.

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