Which first aid course do I need? 

-The first aid course you need completely depends on what you are required to have it for. Generally, if you need first aid for your place of employment,  your employer will direct you towards a certain course. 

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What if I am an employer, and do not know which first aid course my staff needs to have? 

-If you are unsure of what level of first aid your staff needs, it is best to complete or review the "WorkSafeBC First Aid Assesment Worksheet" located on the WSBC website. This assesment should be done for every workplace and reviewed often to assess hazards, number of workers per shift, workplace accessibility, etc.  This document will determine the level of first aid your staff requires.

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Why can't I see any Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 programs on your website? 

-These WorkSafeBC programs were renamed in 2024 to align with the CSA Standards.  They are now referred to as "Basic" "Intermediate" and "Advanced".

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I also need CPR & AED with my first aid. Do I need to take two difference programs?

-No. Every first aid program includes CPR & AED.  You can however, take a CPR/AED as a standalone program.

 

What is the difference between Intermediate First Aid and Standard First Aid?

-Both of these programs are equivilant to each other and align with the same CSA Standards.  The Intermediate First Aid is a WorkSafeBC program.  The Standard First Aid is a Canadian Red Cross program.  Both are accepted in the workplace by WSBC. The difference between the two, is that the Standard First Aid includes infant and child CPR/AED whereas the WSBC program only includes adult CPR/AED. 

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What are the different Canadian Red Cross CPR/AED levels and what do they mean?

Level A- referrs to adult only CPR/AED

Level B- referrs to infant and child only CPR/AED

Level C- referrs to adult, infant and child CPR/AED

HCP(Health Care Provider) now referred to as BLS(Basic Life Support)- referrs to adult, infant and child CPR/AED.  Most advanced techniques, two-person rescue CPR and includes all adjunct equipment for specialized medical rescue.