From the office to the shop floor, get the WCB-recognized training you need to stay compliant and safe.
Whether you are working retail in Dawson Creek or managing a shop in Prince George, accidents happen. Our Core First Aid programs meet all WorkSafeBC (OFA) and Alberta OHS requirements. We focus on the reality of our region—preparing you to manage emergencies until professional help arrives, even if "help" is a long drive away down an icy highway.
es. In British Columbia, the Red Cross Emergency First Aid (EFA) certificate is legally recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1. It is the standard one-day course required for most low-hazard workplaces or sites within 20 minutes of a hospital.
The Red Cross Standard First Aid course is recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to OFA Level 2. It is a comprehensive two-day course covering spinal injuries and environmental emergencies, often required for higher-risk industries.
Emergency Child Care (Basic): A one-day course for parents or casual babysitters who want to know how to handle choking, breathing emergencies, and minor wounds.
Standard Child Care: A two-day comprehensive course required for licensed daycare workers and early childhood educators (ECE). It covers a wider range of childhood illnesses and injuries.
Yes, absolutely. All our Core First Aid courses (EFA and SFA) include CPR Level C (Adult, Child, Infant) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training as standard. We also offer standalone CPR-C or BLS (Basic Life Support) for healthcare providers.
If your certificate has already expired, you must retake the full course. Recertification courses (shorter duration) are only available if your current certificate is still valid on the day of training. We recommend booking your recertification at least one month before your expiry date.
Up-Beat First Aid is proud to be locally owned and operated. While our primary classrooms are in Dawson Creek and Chetwynd, our instructors are on the road weekly supporting industry across Northern BC.
Dawson Creek: Weekly public courses at our Main Street campus. *
Chetwynd: Regular scheduled training at our downtown facility.
Fort St. John & District: Available for private group bookings and on-site industrial testing.
Remote Camps: We fly or drive to your site in Fort Nelson, Prince George, or remote logging/drilling camps to certify your entire crew at once.
4717 51st St NW,
Chetwynd,
BC V0C 1J0
11000 8th St Unit 44,
Dawson Creek,
BC V1G 4K6
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