Workplace first aid requirements

If you operate a business or work in First Aid & CPR British Columbia, you should know the first aid and CPR training obligations that apply to your workplace. Compliance isn't just about meeting regulations — properly trained employees save lives, reduce workplace injuries, and protect employers from liability.

What the law requires in First Aid & CPR British Columbia

In First Aid & CPR British Columbia, workplace safety is governed by Workers Compensation Act. The specific first aid requirements are set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Part 3 and Schedule 3-A, administered by WorkSafeBC.

As a Canadian province, First Aid & CPR British Columbia has its own occupational health and safety framework with jurisdiction over all workplaces.

Training requirements

The required training levels in First Aid & CPR British Columbia are: basic (7 hours), intermediate (14 hours), advanced (70 hours). Certifications are valid for 3 years and must be renewed before expiry to remain compliant.

Our online and blended CPR and first aid courses are designed to meet or exceed these training standards. Our curriculum follows the latest ILCOR 2025 guidelines — the same international evidence base that informs CSA Z1210-17 and provincial requirements.

Why it matters

A workplace emergency can happen at any time. When it does, the difference between a positive outcome and a tragedy often comes down to whether someone nearby is trained to respond. Having certified first aiders on staff isn't just a legal requirement — it's an investment in your team's safety.

Important for First Aid & CPR British Columbia: Only province that had a proprietary OFA (Occupational First Aid) certification system (Levels 1/2/3), now phased out

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