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BC Out of Jurisdiction Certificate

What is it?

In order to meet the workplace first aid legislation for the Province of BC, WorkSafe BC has implemented an application process for accepting the credentials of workers trained or certified in other Canadian provinces and territories. The out of jurisdiction certificate bridges your valid first aid training with the workplace health and safety requirements of B.C. The out of jurisdiction certificate is linked to your valid, not expired, Canadian Red Cross first aid certificate.

If your Canadian Red Cross first aid card was issued after June 22, 2026 and it says Standard or Emergency, please contact the Red Cross to request an updated card. 1-877-356-3226.

For more information, visit the Worksafe BC page.

Do I need it?

If you work in the province of B.C., you may need your B.C. Out of Jurisdiction certificate. If you’re not certain, check with your employer!

Update June 21, 2026

  • Red Cross first aid cards issued on or before June 21, 2026 may have the wording “Standard First Aid” or “Emergency First Aid” appear on the card. (eg. Standard First Aid or Emergency First Aid)
  • Red Cross first aid cards issued after June 22, 2026 – may ONLY have the wording "Intermediate First Aid" or "Basic First Aid".  (not Standard or Emergency)

IMPORTANT NOTE

You are responsible for having a Intermediate/Standard or Basic/Emergency First Aid certificate from an approved agency. If you purchase a BC package and submit a certificate that is expired, not from an approved training agency, or is not Emergency or Standard First Aid, we will not issue a BC certificate.
  • If you request a refund, there is a $5.00 processing fee.
  • If you take an approved course we will keep your payment on file to issue your BC certificate afterwards.
Not sure? Call us at 403-452-7727 with any questions!
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Eligibility...

You must have a valid and current Canadian Red Cross First Aid card to be eligible.

You can include the BC Certificate as an add-on when you register for any Intermediate/Standard First Aid or Basic/Emergency First Aid course or purchase it stand alone. 

To begin, complete the form below including uploading your current/valid Canadian Red Cross certificate.

Within one business day, you will receive a confirmation email with the application materials. Your first aid certificate will be validated at this time. 

  • Complete and return the application form.
  • You agree to review and complete the self-study manual.
  • When we receive the completed application form from you, we will issue you a BC Out of Jurisdiction certificate.  Note: The level (OFA 1 or 2) will be dependant on the valid certificate you hold. 

The BC Certificate will be linked to your current, not expired, first aid certificate. The issue/expiry date of both certificates will be the same.

If you have another type of first aid card (eg. St. John Ambulance, Life Saving Society, etc.), please reach out to the training company for advice on how to proceed. 

BC Out of Jurisdiction Package

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