OFA-3 to EMR – Should I Upgrade?
Last week we published a blog post that discussed whether it was worthwhile to upgrade a First Responder certificate to an Emergency Medical Responder one. Our answer was a resounding yes, and this week we would like to answer a similar question from a student who asked if they should upgrade their OFA-3 certificate […]
Should I upgrade my First Responder to EMR?
This is one of the most frequent questions our clients ask us these days, and our answer is almost always a resounding yes! A little bit of background… In British Columbia the First Responder program was started almost 30 years ago, with the goal of providing consistent medical training to fire department first responders […]
Certification Versus Licensure
What is the difference between being certified, and being licensed? Great question, and one directly relevant to our pre-hospital care courses! In simple terms…. Certification: Certification demonstrates that you have successfully completed a program of instruction in a given subject matter. In terms of the Red Cross First Aid Programs, your certificate demonstrates that you […]
First Responder or First Responder Level 3?
I have heard so many different names applied to the First Responder Course. What is the difference between an FR, a First Responder, an FR 1, FR 2, FR 3, First Responder level 1, First Responder Level 2, First Responder Level 3, First Responder Level I, First Responder Level II, First Responder Level III? […]
Occupational First Aid Level 3 versus First Responder
I am an Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA-3) ticket holder. What is the difference between the Red Cross First Responder course and the Occupational First Aid (OFA) courses? The WorkSafe BC Occupational First Aid program was designed specifically to focus on the needs of injured workers. The vast majority of the course focuses on […]
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Who teaches the Red Cross First Aid Instructor Courses?
I am interested in taking a Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Course, and was wondering who the instructor would be? Your Red Cross First Aid Instructor, First Aid Instructor Transfer, or First Aid Instructor Recertification course will be taught either by a Master Instructor Trainer, or an Instructor Trainer. Instructor trainers are […]
What can I do to be completely prepared for a Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor Course?
I am booked for an upcoming Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Instructor Course. I want to be completely prepared. Do you have any advice? This is an excellent question. Here are some of our thoughts: 1) Pick up your course materials as soon as you can. The more time you have to familiarize […]
How much experience do you need to take a Red Cross First Aid Instructor Course?
How much experience do I need to become a first aid instructor? The pre-requisites to become a new first aid instructor are to: be at least 18 years of age hold a valid Standard First Aid with CPR-HCP certificate The Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR / AED instructor course will then give you […]
Should I take the First Responder course for my firefighting application?
Should I take the First Responder course if I want to be a firefighter? It is important to always consult the actual hiring practices of the department you are applying too, but as a general rule the answer is definitely yes. Most fire departments in British columbia (ie The Vancouver Fire Department, The Burnaby Fire […]