http://www.bcfirstaid.ca News from BC First Aid en Copyright (c) 2003-2010 Be Compassionate First Aid Instruction web@bcfirstaid.ca PawPrint XDe News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:07:27 -0500 120 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=14 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=14 Announcing our new prices and a series of discounts for 2010. While our new purpose-built energy efficient training facility is not quite done yet, we are ready to announce our new pricing for 2010; including group and family discounts, re-certification discounts and a Sunshine Coast Price-Match offer. http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=13 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=13 In the, just issued, December 2009 bulletin from WorkSafe BC they have confirmed: "The change in duration from 2 to 3 years for all OFA and equivalent course certification and the removal of the automatic requirement for medicals" effective January 1st... http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=12 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=12 In the November 2009 bulletin from WorkSafe BC they have advised: "The change in duration from 2 to 3 years for all OFA and equivalent course certification and the removal of the automatic requirement for medicals has been approved." Other key changes to the curriculum for OFA courses are also identified in this notice... http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=11 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=11 Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) - September 15th Deadline All operators of pleasure craft, must have the card by September 15th. One of these upcoming sessions could be your last chance to get the certification before the deadline. http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=7 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=7 As a Canadian Red Cross (CRC) Authorized Provider, BC First Aid sometimes receives information to share with others. The CRC is frequently involved in world health issues including assisting with the current global H1N1 influenza situation. The following information has been provided to assist everyone. http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=8 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=8 Supporting community events and helping to keep them safe is part of what BC First Aid is all about. For second year running BC First volunteered to provide on-site first aid services to help ensure all the runners we safe throughout the 2009 April Fools Run BC. http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=4 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=4 BC First Aid has been named a finalist in the 2009 Business Awards of Distinction through the Sunshine Coast Business Retention & Expansion Society. Initially nominated in 2 categories, but as a new business, only eligible for the Peter Thomson Rising Star Award... http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=2 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=2 It was time for an update to our web site, rolling in some new features and enhancing the ability for our friends and customers to access the information they need quickly and easily. http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=3 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=3 Our new series of First Aid Kits have arrived and are now available. These are available in a BC Regulation (Level 1) Kit and a Family Kit. Both in a compact high visibility zipper case. We also have key-chain CPR kits available. http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=6 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=6 On the May 31st weekend BC First Aid provided First Aid services for the 2008 Sunshine Coast Rat Race. This large mountain biking cross country and down hill event turned into a very busy weekend for the attendants...