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WELCOME TO LIFE ESSENTIALS FIRST AID

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Lifesaving Society BC & WorkSafe BC Courses
serving the Kootenays
Upcoming Events

Upcoming Courses

  • Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (BASIC) | $184. 02/28
    Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (BASIC) | $184. 02/28
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    Sat, Feb 28
    Feb 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    WorkSafe BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). This course is jointly run with Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (9am - 6pm), a full CPR-C only course (9am-2pm) (All separate registrations and certifications). COURSE FULL, waitlist available for all layers
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (BASIC) | $184 | 02/28
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (BASIC) | $184 | 02/28
    Join Waitlist
    Sat, Feb 28
    Feb 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    WorkSafe BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). This course is jointly run and shares seats with an Emergency Child & Community Care (9am - 6:30pm), a full CPR-C only course (9am-2pm) (All separate registrations and certifications). COURSE FULL, waitlist available for all layers
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $184 | March 2
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $184 | March 2
    Mon, Mar 02
    Mar 02, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    WorkSafe BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). 5 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • CPR-C Full Course & Recertification Combo | $125 on 03/13
    CPR-C Full Course & Recertification Combo | $125 on 03/13
    Fri, Mar 13
    Mar 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    This layered course also offers the option to the Oxygen Component AMOA Add-on to CPR-C + $54.00 (2pm - 5:30pm) 4 SEATS AVAILABLE Also email me directly to go on an future INTEREST LIST
  • Basic Life Support & Airway Management Oxygen Administration | $94 - $194 | March 13
    Basic Life Support & Airway Management Oxygen Administration | $94 - $194 | March 13
    Fri, Mar 13
    Mar 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    Basic Life Support Full Course & Recertification Combo | $140.00 (10am - 3:30pm) AMOA Add-on + $54.00 (3:30pm - 5:30pm) AMOA Only | $94.00 (3:30pm - 5:30pm) *AMOA requires a CPR-A, C or BLS as a prerequisite. 4 SEATS AVAILABLE Also email me directly to go on an future INTEREST LIST
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C (INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00 | 03/14-15
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C (INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00 | 03/14-15
    Sat, Mar 14
    Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – Mar 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    The Lifesaving Society & WorkSafe INTERMEDIATE First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA2). This registration includes a CPR-C certification. 2 Days | 8am - 5pm each day 8 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • CPR-C Recertification Only | $125 | 03/19
    CPR-C Recertification Only | $125 | 03/19
    Thu, Mar 19
    Mar 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    CPR-C Only! If you need your first aid refreshed, that is a different course registration This course is jointly run with a Standard First Aid Recertification (9am-6pm) (Separate registration and certification). Must have a previous CPR-C certification. See prerequisite policy. 4 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C (INTERMEDIATE) *RECERTIFICATION* | $199 | 03/19
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C (INTERMEDIATE) *RECERTIFICATION* | $199 | 03/19
    Thu, Mar 19
    Mar 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    Lifesaving Society & WorkSafe INTERMEDIATE First Aid Equivalency (Formerly OFA2). **Must present a previous certification card from a nationally recognized affiliation** (If unsure please email me a picture copy to check you are in the correct course)​ 6 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC) | $184. 03-20
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC) | $184. 03-20
    Fri, Mar 20
    Mar 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    WorkSafeBC BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). 10 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $184. 04/07
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $184. 04/07
    Tue, Apr 07
    Apr 07, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    The Lifesaving Society of BC/YK WorkSafe BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). 12 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (BASIC) | $184 | 04/30
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (BASIC) | $184 | 04/30
    Thu, Apr 30
    Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    Lifesaving Society & WorkSafe BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). This course is jointly run with an Emergency Child & Community Care (9am - 6:30pm) and a full CPR-C course (9am-2pm) (All separate registrations and certifications). 10 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125 |04/30
    CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125 |04/30
    Thu, Apr 30
    Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    CPR-C Only! (If you also need first aid, that is a different course, check if EFA Basic or SFA Intermediate is needed. All first aid courses include CPR & AED) 4 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (BASIC) | $184 | 04/30
    Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (BASIC) | $184 | 04/30
    Thu, Apr 30
    Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    The Lifesaving Society of BC/YK WorkSafe BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). This course is jointly run with Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (9am - 6pm) and a full CPR-C course (9am-2pm) (All separate registrations and certifications depending on what you need). 10 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $184. 05/11
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $184. 05/11
    Mon, May 11
    May 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    The Lifesaving Society of BC/YK WorkSafe BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). 12 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • 2026 Swimming Lessons
    2026 Swimming Lessons
    Date and time is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    COMING SOON Pre-Registration Links are posted in May of each year, registration starts in June of each year. Lake lesson registration is different than my first aid courses. All ages and skill level welcome. Group Lessons, Private lessons and Junior Lifeguard Club Locations: TBA
"Sonya was very professional! She's a great instructor and I learned a lot!"

Course Participant, EFA & CPR-C - Nelson, BC (December 2025)

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Thanks!

Sonya

250.354.8926​

lifeessentialsfirstaid@gmail.com

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Meet Sonya

Thank you so much for supporting my small business and family!

​My passion is to uphold the vision of The Lifesaving Society

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"To whomsoever you see in distress, recognize in them a fellow human being"

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Let me know how I can help:

At Life Essentials First Aid, we are passionate about equipping individuals with life-saving skills. Our team of experienced instructors is dedicated to providing high-quality, interactive first aid training. We believe in empowering our community to respond confidently in emergency situations.

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