Occupational First Aid Certification OFA
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WorkSafeBC recognizes the skills and knowledge of licensed first responders and paramedics in BC allowing EMALB license holders to receive an Occupational First Aid equivalent certificate through an out-of-jurisdiction process.
WorkSafeBC is updating the first aid competencies CSA Z1210-17 First Aid training for the workplace - curriculum and quality management for training agencies.
As a result of these changes, WorkSafeBC has now established an agreement with the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB), recognizing their licenses as valid first aid certificates effective November 1, 2024.
In light of these new processes, the JIBC Paramedic Academy will accept out-of-jurisdiction applications for Occupational First Aid (OFA) until October 15, 2024. After that time, we will stop issuing OFA certification.
EMA license holders (EMR, PCP, ACP, CCP) need to complete and submit the following:
Please send the above requirements to emr@jibc.ca for review and approval.
WorksSafeBC Reference Material
If you hold a valid paramedic license outside of British Columbia you must first contact the EMALB (Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board) and get your BC EMA license. There is a jurisprudence exam to be done.
Once completed and you have a BC EMA license you then can follow the directions above.
EMA license first responders (schedule 2) holders need to complete and submit the following:
Please send the above requirements to emr@jibc.ca for review and approval.
WorksSafeBC Reference Material
$70 application fee.
Please fill out the Application for JIBC OFA3 Application Certification Form (for payment) and email it to emr@jibc.ca with the required application documentation (see above).
Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard (not Visa Debit), Cheque, money order (payable to “Justice Institute of British Columbia”)
Please allow for at least 5 business days for processing.