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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, first aid certificate.

WorkSafe BC has 2 levels of certification. If you have a Standard/Intermediate First Aid Card issued on or before July 1, 2024 you are eligible for OFA Level 1. If your card was issued July 2, 2024 or later, you are eligible for OFA Level 2. 

Emergency/Basic First Aid only qualifies for OFA Level 1.

For examples of certificate equivalencies, see 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!

What will I get?

You will receive a self-study manual that will teach you important workplace health & safety information about workplaces in B.C. You will also receive your out of jurisdiction certificate which allows you to work in B.C.

IMPORTANT NOTE

You are responsible for having a Standard or 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 EFA/SFA 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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How can I get my BC Certificate?

You can include the BC Certificate as an add-on when you register for any Standard First Aid or Emergency First Aid course.

If you have a valid Standard or Emergency First Aid certificate from an approved agency (Canadian Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance, MedAire, or Life Saving Society only), you can purchase a BC Out of Jurisdiction package by filling out the form below

Within one business day, you will receive a confirmation email with the application materials.

  • You must complete and return the application form
  • You agree to review the self-study manual
  • You must provide a copy of your current, not expired, Standard or Emergency First Aid certificate from an approved provider (e.g., Canadian Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance, Lifesaving Society).
  • You will receive the BC equivalent certificate. The level will be dependant on the valid certificate you hold. 

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

BC Out of Jurisdiction Package

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