Workplace and WorkSafeBC Courses
Compare entry-level, intermediate, standard, and remote-worksite options for job needs.
Compare Workplace CoursesTraining Options Across British Columbia
First Aid Courses BC options can be hard to compare when course names, CPR levels, workplace rules, and job needs sound alike. Booking the wrong class may waste time, add cost, or delay work, school, or licensing plans. Compare each course by purpose, check the exact training your employer or program accepts, and choose a date that fits your schedule. You can book with a clear reason, not a guess.
Quick answer: The right course depends on why you need it. Ask your employer, school, program, or licensing body for the full course name before you register.
Complete Course List
Each course below has its own purpose. Read the short guide, then open the course that matches the name given by your employer, school, program, or care setting.
These courses support work roles, job needs, and remote-site planning.
An entry-level workplace option for people who need core response skills.
Enroll Now →A broader workplace course for roles that need more first aid knowledge and practice.
Enroll Now →Added training for workers who may help move an injured or ill person at a remote site.
Enroll Now →Choose focused CPR/AED training or a course that adds wider first aid skills.
Focused CPR and AED training for response to adult, child, and infant emergencies.
Enroll Now →Core first aid skills paired with CPR/AED Level C for a shorter course path.
Enroll Now →A more complete mix of first aid, CPR, and AED skills for work, school, or personal goals.
Enroll Now →These options focus on health care response or combine BLS with general first aid.
Team-based resuscitation practice for health care providers and health care students.
Enroll Now →A combined path for people who need both wider first aid training and BLS.
Enroll Now →Choose child-focused care training, family CPR basics, or a youth safety course.
Child-focused first aid and CPR training for people who care for infants and children.
Enroll Now →A practical starting point for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want child CPR basics.
Enroll Now →Skills for young people who want to care for children with more safety and confidence.
Enroll Now →Everyday safety skills for young people who are ready for more time on their own.
Enroll Now →Start With Your Goal
Course names can look alike, but each one serves a different need. Use these paths to narrow the list before you compare dates and costs.
Compare entry-level, intermediate, standard, and remote-worksite options for job needs.
Compare Workplace CoursesChoose CPR/AED Level C or pair CPR with a wider first aid course.
Explore CPR CoursesReview BLS and combined first aid choices for health care study or work.
Compare BLS CoursesFind child-focused first aid and CPR training for care roles and family needs.
See Childcare and Parent CoursesBuild safer choices, basic care skills, and confidence for more independence.
Explore Youth Safety CoursesPlan training for a team, workplace, school, or community group.
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A Clear Way to Decide
Start with the result you need, not the course length. The exact course name matters most when training is tied to a job, school, placement, or licence.
Learn by Doing
Hands-on first aid training turns steps into action. You learn the process, practise the skill, and get feedback that helps you respond with more control.
Learn what to check first and how to follow a clear response plan.
Use guided practice to build safe habits and improve recall.
Review the course page so you know the audience, format, and next step.
Local and Group Options
Choose a location that fits your travel plan, or arrange training for a group. Course availability can differ by date and location, so confirm the course name before you choose a session.
Planning tip: Start with the province-wide first aid course list, then narrow the choice by course, city, and date.
Compare Vancouver course pages and local training options.
Explore Vancouver CoursesReview Surrey course pages and local training options.
Explore Surrey CoursesPlan a course for a workplace, school, or community group.
Plan Group TrainingExperienced Instructors
Our instructors bring frontline experience from firefighting, paramedicine, nursing, emergency communications, rescue, and community safety. Their practical teaching helps students understand what to do, why it matters, and how to respond with greater confidence.
Scott Dineen
Owner
Scott Dineen leads the training team. He is a full-time professional firefighter, first responder, and Canadian Red Cross Instructor Trainer.
Within the fire department, Scott also teaches confined-space rescue and high-angle rope rescue for the Technical Rescue Team.
Outside the firehall, he teaches First Aid and CPR and prepares new Canadian Red Cross instructors. His frontline background helps students connect course skills with real emergency situations.
Stacey Shouten
Instructor
Stacey has more than 15 years of emergency services experience and now works as a full-time firefighter and Primary Care First Aid instructor.
Her earlier work included serving as a 9-1-1 dispatcher and coordinating non-profit organizations across the Lower Mainland.
Stacey earned a degree in Outdoor Recreation Management from Capilano University. Away from work, she enjoys camping, hiking, swimming, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Nick Cirillo
Instructor
Nick brings a strong background in teaching, coaching, and first aid to every class. He first became involved in emergency care while working as a teenage lifeguard.
He later earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Coaching and has worked with student athletes in several settings.
Nick has volunteered in opioid outreach and frontline support in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. He has also coached Special Olympics swimming and minor lacrosse. Outside work, he enjoys the gym, hiking, and outdoor swimming.
Trevor Hamaguchi
Instructor
Trevor grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, and spent much of his youth taking part in team sports before focusing on hockey.
After his hockey career ended, he studied kinesiology at the University of British Columbia.
Trevor is now a full-time firefighter. His education, active lifestyle, and emergency response experience support a practical approach to first aid training.
JT Hill
Instructor
JT has more than ten years of emergency services experience. He is a full-time firefighter, a Primary Care First Aid instructor, and a former B.C. Ambulance paramedic.
Within the fire department, JT teaches a range of courses that support safe and effective emergency response.
He also serves as a peer support member and contributes to mental health advocacy for emergency services professionals.
Erin Moore-Dempsey
Instructor
Erin teaches First Aid and CPR and also works as a youth leader with Primary Care First Aid.
Before becoming a professional firefighter, she served as a volunteer firefighter in Sun Peaks, guided whitewater rafting trips around the world, and worked with B.C. Ambulance.
When she is off duty, Erin enjoys spending time with her family in the mountains, at the lake, or near the ocean.
Ryan Chandra
Instructor
Ryan grew up in Burnaby, British Columbia, where sports and team activities helped shape his interest in coaching and community service.
He has volunteered as a soccer coach and supported St. John Ambulance and the Canucks Autism Network.
Away from work, Ryan values time with family and friends, enjoys being outdoors, and is always ready to solve a Rubik's Cube.
Vanessa Hilton
Instructor
Vanessa is a career firefighter in British Columbia's Lower Mainland and a trained Fire and Paramedic graduate of Manitoba Emergency Services College.
Originally from Saskatchewan, she moved west after completing her diploma in Brandon, Manitoba.
Vanessa teaches First Aid and serves as a youth leader. She is qualified to teach Standard First Aid, other Canadian Red Cross programs, the Babysitting Course, and Stay Safe.
James Beeby
Instructor
James is a First Aid and CPR instructor with more than 20 years of hands-on experience as a professional firefighter.
His teaching background includes high-angle rope rescue, confined-space rescue, and hazardous materials response.
James has also instructed at the Justice Institute of British Columbia, where he taught Emergency Vehicle Operations and Professional Driving Practices. He enjoys sports and time with family and friends.
Danny Baker
Instructor
Danny is a full-time firefighter who enjoys turning lifesaving knowledge into clear, practical lessons.
He has worked with several first aid organizations and continues to expand his skills as an educator.
Danny brings energy, humour, and an approachable style to class, helping students stay involved while they practise important response skills.
Chris Vanderwel
Instructor
Chris is a full-time professional firefighter and Primary Care First Aid instructor with experience across construction, medical response, sport, and coaching.
His earlier roles included carpenter and first aid assistant on residential projects, ambulance attendant, sports-event first aid attendant, and coach for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Chris has also completed extensive peer support and mental health first aid training through the fire department. He focuses on helping students feel calmer and more capable when an emergency happens.
Marvon Ison
Instructor
Marvon teaches First Aid and CPR and has worked as a professional firefighter since 2009.
Within the fire service, he is an Emergency Vehicle Operator Instructor and a member of the Peer Support team.
Marvon previously studied psychology at UBC and taught English in Japan. Outside work, he is a father of three who coaches and supports his children's community sports.
Anita Kahlon
Instructor
Anita is a registered nurse and a First Aid and CPR instructor with Primary Care First Aid.
She began her nursing career in psychiatry before moving into medical and surgical care. She also works in nursing aesthetics.
Outside work, Anita enjoys staying active, watching her favourite shows, and spending time with family and friends.
Kevin Bosch
Firefighter & Former Paramedic
Kevin is a career firefighter and former paramedic with extensive frontline emergency response experience. His strong leadership and teamwork background enhance every training session.
Evan Hodgson
Firefighter & Safety Educator
Evan is a career firefighter and former Royal Canadian Navy communications specialist. He enjoys teaching practical first aid skills that empower people to respond effectively during emergencies.
Helpful Answers
Use these answers to make a safer course choice before you register.
Start with the reason you need training. Ask your employer, school, licensing body, or program for the exact course name. Then match that name to the course list before you book.
CPR courses focus on cardiac arrest and AED use. First aid courses add care for common injuries and sudden illness. BLS is built for health care teams and uses a more clinical approach.
The correct workplace course depends on the role and the employer's first aid plan. Basic First Aid, Intermediate First Aid, Standard First Aid, and Transportation Endorsement serve different needs.
Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR/AED Level B is the course in this list that is built around care for infants and children. Confirm the exact training rule for your workplace before booking.
Use the course schedule to review upcoming options. Choose the course name first, then select the date and location that fit your plan.
Bring the exact course name you need. Then compare dates, locations, and costs before you register.