PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

WorkSafeBC approved education and training

Tuition: Varies by course. Call 1-800-715-0914 for details.

Where: College Wide

Starts: Monthly

Increase your qualifications and job opportunities with first aid certification.
Research shows that first aid training reduces your risk of personal and workplace injury by 40-45%.
Choose from over 30 courses, including Occupational First Aid Levels 1, 2 & 3, CPR Level C, Marine, H2S Alive, and more.

Questions?

Contact

Susan Murray
First Aid Programs
(250) 334-5092
susan.murray@nic.bc.ca

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Highlights

Why Choose North Island College?

Experience matters. North Island College has over 15 years of experience developing and implementing responsive first aid programming across communities of Vancouver Island.
Options and flexibility. Programming is available on-site at the college or can be scheduled full-time or part-time to meet the needs of individuals.

Which Course is Right for You?

Workplace First Aid
If you require a first aid course that meets WorkSafeBC (WSBC) requirements, please refer to the Health and Safety Regulations (Part 3) available at the WorkSafeBC website at www.worksafebc.com; click on 'Safety at Work', then under the heading 'Topics' click on 'First Aid'. The detailed information provided here will assist you in determining first aid requirements pertinent to your workplace. All WSBC courses offered through NIC are listed as Occupational First Aid (OFA) courses. Many of the first aid course prerequisite/corequisite(s) listed for NIC trades, technical and tourism programs will be listed as OFA courses.

If the course you require for your place of employment does not need to meet WSBC specifications, then a first aid and/or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course may be appropriate. You should first check with your place of employment to determine their expectations. For example, if you work in the day care field, the Day Care Licensing Board should be able to advise you. First aid courses offered through NIC are listed as FAC courses and CPR courses are listed as HRT courses. Many of the first aid course prerequisite/corequisite(s) listed for NIC health and human services programs and marine training will be listed as FAC courses.

General Interest
If you are looking for a course to take for your own general interest and knowledge, a basic first aid course with CPR such as FAC 021 or FAC 020 may be appropriate. Should you feel these courses cover more than you are looking for, then one of our CPR courses, such as HRT 011 may meet your needs. If you like to hike, fish, mountain bike, or hunt, consider a wilderness first aid training course such as FAC 030.

BC Ambulance Level
If you are interested in working with the British Columbia Ambulance Service, or would like a higher level of training than OFA Level 3, we offer AET 020 Emergency Medical Responder.

Still not sure?
If you need more help to determine an appropriate course, please contact your local campus or learning centre for assistance in making the choice most suitable for your needs.

Note: All first aid and CPR courses include signs, symptoms, and action required for critically ill persons; accessing the Emergency Medical System; breathing and circulatory emergencies; and treatment for conscious and unconscious choking persons. All CPR courses meet the Canadian Heart Foundation Standards.

Admission

Admission Requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for first aid training. However, courses will have specific entry requirements, called prerequisites, which are listed under each course description.

Courses

Browse Schedule & Costs

First Aid and CPR training courses are offered year-round in Ucluelet, Port Alberni, the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Gold River, and Port Hardy. To browse upcoming courses and schedules, visit the Continuing Education Course Search, and select any month in the left navigation to view.

First Aid Courses

AET 020 Emergency Medical Responder
DVG 013 Oxygen Therapy for Divers
FAC 010 Child Care First Aid
FAC 011 Blood Pressure Monitoring
FAC 012 Canadian Red Cross Babysitter's Course
FAC 020 Emergency First Aid
FAC 021 Standard First Aid
FAC 023 First Aid Instructors "Recertification" Course
FAC 024 First Aid Instructors Course
FAC 025 Instructor Transfer Course
FAC 030 Wilderness & Remote First Aid
FAC 031 Wilderness & Remote First Aid - Challenge
FAC 070 Skills of Survival – Level 1
FAC 071 Skills of Survival – Level 2
FAC 082 Marine Basic First Aid With CPR C
FAC 084 Marine Advanced First Aid & CPR
HRT 010 Heartsaver (CPR Level A)
HRT 011 CPR Level C with AED
HRT 015 Health Care Provider (CPR Level HCP)
HRT 017 CPR Level C and Health Care Provider - Recertification
HRT 025 Automated External Defibrillator-AED
HRT 030 CPR Instructors Course
HRT 031 CPR Instructors "Recertification" Course
OFA 001 WHMIS General
OFA 010 Occupational First Aid Level 1
OFA 015 Transportation Endorsement
OFA 020 Occupational First Aid Level 2
OFA 030 Occupational First Aid Level 3
OFA 031 Occupational First Aid Level 2 or 3 Practice
OFA 032 Occupational First Aid Level 3 Renewal
OFA 033 Paramedic in Industry Practical Workshop
OFA 050 Occupational First Aid Level 1 Instructor Training

Other Courses

GAS 010 H2S Alive
WSF 010 Occupational Safety & Health Committee Training
WSF 011 Occupational Safety & Health in Small Business
WSF 012 Investigating Sprains & Strains in the Workplace
WSF 013 Hazard Recognition & Control
WSF 014 Preventing Workplace Violence
WSF 015 Supervisor Safety Management