10/10/2024
𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 – 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲
As of today, the current first aid guidelines have not been finalized by WorkSafeBC and the Red Cross. This means that the previous equivalencies between OFA1, Emergency First Aid, and Standard First Aid certifications remains valid through to their expiration date if received prior to November 1st.
After November 1st, however, there is no confirmed agreement on the new equivalencies. We are expecting that:
• Emergency First Aid will be equivalent to Basic First Aid.
• Standard First Aid will be equivalent to Intermediate First Aid.
Please note that these changes are not yet legislation. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your attention and patience as we navigate these updates.
