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WorkSafeBC recognizes the skills and knowledge of licensed first responders and paramedics in BC. This allows EMALB license holders to receive an Occupational First Aid equivalent certificate through an out-of-jurisdiction process. 

Effective November 1, 2024, the process for OFA2 & OFA3 out-of-jurisdiction equivalency will change as per the new WorkSafeBC training standards CSA Z-1210-17 G3.15(c)-3.  

For more information please visit - First aid requirements - WorkSafeBC. 

Due to the new policies, we will accept applications for Occupational First Aid (OFA) Out-of-Jurisdiction until October 15, 2024.  After that date, we will no longer issue OFA certifications.

OFA 3 EMA Paramedic License Requirements (EMR, PCP, ACP, CCP)

EMA license holders  (EMR, PCP, ACP, CCP) need to complete and submit the following:

  1. OFA Registration & Application for Issuing Occupational First Aid Certification Form.
  2. OFA out of jurisdiction jurisprudence package - April 2020 (Exercises 1-3, pages 7, 8, 10 -13, 23-26)
  3. Copy of Driver's License or other acceptable ID.
  4. Present their photo identification in person (if out of town - Zoom, Teams, Facetime, WhatsApp, or fill out the Identification Verification Form.
  5. Copy EMA Paramedic license (card or letter) issued by the EMA Licensing Board (EMALB)
  6. Present an EMALB letter indicating that the license is valid and not in shortfall.
  7. OFA Statement of Fitness.
  8. JIBC OFA3 Application Certification Form (for payment - see below)

Please send the above requirements to emr@jibc.ca for review and approval.

WorksSafeBC Reference Material 

  1. Occupational First Aid and Reference Training Manual 
  2. B.C.'s health and safety regulation.


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 can follow the directions above.

OFA 2 EMA First Responder (Schedule 2) License Requirements

EMA license first responders (schedule 2) holders need to complete and submit the following:
 

  1. OFA Registration & Application for Issuing Occupational First Aid Certification Form.
  2. OFA out of jurisdiction jurisprudence package - April 2020 (Exercises 1-3, pages 7, 8, 10 -13, 23-26)
  3. Copy of Driver's License or other acceptable ID.
  4. Present their photo identification in person (if out of town - Zoom, Teams, Facetime, WhatsApp, or fill out the Identification Verification Form.
  5. Copy EMA Paramedic license (card or letter) issued by the EMA Licensing Board (EMALB)
  6. Present an EMALB letter indicating that the license is valid and not in shortfall.
  7. OFA Statement of Fitness.
  8. JIBC OFA3 Application Certification Form (for payment - see below)

Please send the above requirements to emr@jibc.ca for review and approval.

WorksSafeBC Reference Material 

  1. Occupational First Aid and Reference Training Manual 
  2. B.C.'s health and safety regulation.
Application Fee

$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.

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