First Aid

Basic First Aid (Emergency First Aid + CPR C) – previously OFA1

OFA 1 in Tofino - 2024 Fall course dates - Tues Nov 5 - 8 hour WorksafeBC first aid course

MARINE BASIC FIRST AID + CPR C

Marine Basic First Aid course in Tofino - 2 day course - Tues Oct 8 and Wed Oct 9 2024 - COURSE IS FULL!

Intermediate First Aid (STANDARD FIRST AID + CPR C)

Standard First Aid - 2 day course - Tues Oct 8 and Wed Oct 9 2024 - COURSE IS FULL!

40H WILDERNESS FIRST AID + CPR C

40 hour Wilderness First Aid course in Tofino - 5 day course offered once a year - Thurs May 1 (evening) to Monday May 5 2025

CPR C

We offer this course by request only. Please get in touch.

WorksafeBC First Aid Standards are Changing

Swell Tofino is offering both Basic First Aid (previously OFA1) and Intermediate First Aid courses (Previously OFA 2).

Occupational First Aid updates from WorksafeBC explained

New first aid requirements for workplaces in BC come into effect November 1, 2024. These are amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for the first time in the past 20 years. Even though these changes may initially seem intimidating, the changes are more practical for workplaces.

3 factors to determine the needs of your workplace:

  1. Maximum amount of employees at this location on this shift.
  2. Is the workplace “Remote” or “Not Remote”.
  3. Risk level of the Workplace.

The biggest change within these factors is point number 2. Now businesses that are less than 30 min from a BCEHS station are considered “Not Remote” perviously this was 20 min from the hospital. This should have a positive affect for business on the west coast. Specifically Ucluelet.

How do I find the first aid requirements for my workplace?

To understand what first aid certification requirements for your workplace in BC are, each workplace should complete a First Aid Assesment Worksheet and then refer to the Minimum First Aid Requirements document.

Here’s a video from WorksafeBC about the updated First Aid Requirements explained above.

 

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.

Book a private course for your team

Private courses are available. Please contact us if you’re interested in organizing a course for your staff or for a group.