First Aid

First Aid Certification Training in Tofino

Swell Education is Tofino’s local certification provider. Join instructor Emre Bosut for first aid and CPR training courses that allow participants to develop practical life saving skills in a way that reflects the needs on the west coast.

Local instruction. Easy  registration. Continued support. 

Select a course below to sign up online. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions about requirements, the registration process, or for ongoing support to help you put safety first.

All participants must abide by our COVID-19 safety measures. 

Private courses are also be  available. Please contact us if you’re interested in organizing a course for your staff or for a group. Minimum 4 people required.

Occupational First Aid Level 1 (Emergency First Aid + CPR C)

OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID LEVEL 1 A WORKSAFE BC CERTIFICATION INCLUDING CPR C Emergency First Aid and CPR C is Occupational First Aid Level 1 or OFA 1 equivalent. This course is a hands-on interactive 1 day course with a focus on teaching workers how to deal with the most common work place emergencies. This program… 

STANDARD FIRST AID + CPR C

Standard First Aid + CPR C is equivalent to Marine Basic First Aid + CPR C.  The next available Course is May 4-5, 2021.  Please register on the Marine First Aid + CPR C Bookings Page. KNOWLEDGE TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES AT HOME AND AT WORK (WORKSAFE LEVEL 1) This course is now full fills… 

MARINE BASIC FIRST AID + CPR C

  NEXT AVAILABLE DATE: May 4-5, 2021   FIRST AID FOR MARINE AND FISHING INDUSTRY THAT MEETS TRANSPORT CANADA REQUIREMENTS This course covers skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to first aid emergencies. Includes CPR C (CPR for adults, children, and infants), CPR with the use of an AED. The course includes information on… 

20H REMOTE FIRST AID + CPR C

KNOWLEDGE AND HOW TO RESPOND TO REMOTE EMERGENCIES IN THE WILDERNESS The Wilderness and Remote First Aid course is a three day certified course in Tofino. This course takes place over 3 days; Friday evening to Sunday. Only the Friday evening portion (CPR portion) of the course takes place inside. The rest of the course… 

40H WILDERNESS FIRST AID + CPR C

ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE AND HOW TO RESPOND TO REMOTE EMERGENCIES IN THE WILDERNESS The Advanced Wilderness and Remote First Aid (40 hour WFA) course is a five day certification course in Tofino. Only the Friday evening portion (CPR portion) of the course takes place inside. The rest of the course is run in the field with… 

CPR C

CPR C is for those who work with adults, children, and infants. A certificate is provided upon successful completion. Certificates are valid for 3 years. You will learn how to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), how to prevent choking (obstructed airway procedures), how to use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and 2-rescuer CPR.   Course is…