http://www.bcfirstaid.ca News from BC First Aid en Copyright (c) 2003-2012 BC First Aid web@bcfirstaid.ca PawPrint XDe News Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:25:15 -0400 120 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/20/CPR-at-the-2012-April-Fools-Run/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/20/CPR-at-the-2012-April-Fools-Run/ This year on April 1st I was in the right place at the right time to help someone. In this particular case many people that know me and/or BC First Aid will have already heard about the incident as it was reported in the news paper. Unfortunately the article got several points wrong and most notably failed to mention someone (two people actually) who played a key role in what transpired. http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/18/Wilderness-and-Remote-First-Aid/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/18/Wilderness-and-Remote-First-Aid/ BC First Aid is pleased to announce our first Wilderness and Remote First Aid course right here on the Sunshine Coast of BC. This course takes full advantage of BC First Aid's training center which backs onto the over 60 hectares of forest in Kinnikinnick park. To celebrate this new course offering we are offering a one time 2 for 1 course April 6,7,8 - 2012 http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/17/Dispelling-First-Aid-Rumors-/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/17/Dispelling-First-Aid-Rumors-/ Everyone knows that rumors can be misleading or even wildly inaccurate. Having recently heard one about First Aid Instruction in British Columbia it seemed like a good idea to provide some facts and hopefully stop this rumor in it's tracks. http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/16/Choosing-the-right-First-Aid-course/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/16/Choosing-the-right-First-Aid-course/ With the number of different courses, certifications, and options available, sometimes knowing which first aid course to take can be confusing. We are frequently asked 'Which course should I take' so we have created a page to address this question... http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/15/No-Contracts-Required/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/15/No-Contracts-Required/ In the last week we have had several inquiries about our group discounts, specifically if there was a contract required in order to get the group rate. This seemed like a good time, therefore to address the issue in a proactive way. http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/14/2010-Prices-and-New-Discounts/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/14/2010-Prices-and-New-Discounts/ 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/article/13/OFA-New-Certification-Durations-In-Effect/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/13/OFA-New-Certification-Durations-In-Effect/ 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/article/12/OFA-Certifications-Extended/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/12/OFA-Certifications-Extended/ 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/article/11/PCOC-September-15th-Deadline/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/11/PCOC-September-15th-Deadline/ 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/article/7/H1N1-Information-from-the-Canadian-Red-Cross/ http://www.bcfirstaid.ca/news/article/7/H1N1-Information-from-the-Canadian-Red-Cross/ 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.