Basic First Aid
The Basic First Aid course is the current workplace route linked to the former Occupational First Aid Level 1 name.
Use it only when the employer assessment identifies the basic level as sufficient.
Workplace Training Hub
WorkSafeBC First Aid Course Paths For BC Workplaces
WorkSafeBC first aid course choices should follow the employer's written workplace assessment. The required level may depend on hazards, worker count, travel time to medical care, and how first aid coverage is arranged.
Assessment before registrationEmployers set the needed level from the workplace conditions.
Employer Starting Point
Workplace First Aid Course BC Choices Begin With An Assessment
The employer is responsible for deciding the first aid services a workplace needs. That process should consider the work, the number of workers, the distance from medical care, and the coverage needed during each shift.
A course title cannot replace this step. Ask for the written result before registering an employee, especially when Basic and Intermediate options both appear possible.
Review the workplace first aid planning page →Training Levels
Basic First Aid, Intermediate First Aid, And Transport Skills
Each route serves a different workplace need. Confirm the level and any added endorsement before choosing a class.
Intermediate First Aid
The Intermediate First Aid course is the current route linked to the former Occupational First Aid Level 2 name.
It is a separate training level and should not be treated as a longer version chosen by preference alone.
Transportation Endorsement
The Transportation Endorsement course supports attendants whose workplace plan includes transporting an injured worker.
Check the base first aid certificate and transport requirement together.
Coverage Planning
Build The Training Plan Around Every Work Shift
Record The Assessment Result
Write down the required attendant level, equipment, facility, transport, and coverage details.
Count Qualified People By Shift
Plan for absences, changing crews, and periods when trained staff may not be available.
Check Current Certificates
Review the level, expiry date, learner name, and other identifying details on each certificate.
Schedule Training Before A Gap
Allow enough time for staff to complete the right course before coverage is lost.
Keep Training Records Organized
Use a simple renewal calendar so future course needs are visible early.
Certificate Checks
WorkSafeBC Accepted First Aid Certificate Questions
The certificate must be checked as a document, not assumed from the learner's memory of a course name.
Review Acceptance Details
The accepted certificates FAQ explains what employers should look for when checking workplace first aid proof.
Plan For Remote Conditions
The remote worker first aid page links travel time, transport planning, and workplace course selection.
Workplace Resources
More First Aid Planning Guides For BC Employers
Explore related workplace articles covering certification checks, renewals, staffing coverage, and employer responsibilities.
Workplace Staffing And Coverage
How Many First Aid Attendants Does A BC Workplace Need?
Certificate Verification And Records
First Aid Training Records Checklist For BC Employers
Certificate Validity And Renewal
How Long Basic First Aid Certificates Are Valid In BC
Employer Action
Turn The Workplace Assessment Into A Training Plan
BC First Aid Courses helps employers compare Basic, Intermediate, and Transportation Endorsement routes. Share the assessment result, staff count, and preferred timing when planning a group.
