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.
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.