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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

  • 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) 2 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, 9:00 a.m. – Mar 15, 2026, 6:00 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 | 9am - 6pm each day 8 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
  • 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
  • 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). 4 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • Babysitter Bootcamp! | $125.00 03/21
    Babysitter Bootcamp! | $125.00 03/21
    Sat, Mar 21
    Mar 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    Safe while home alone + business of babysitting + first aid = Bootcamp!​ Candidates encouraged to register with a friend so I can group them together​​​ Recommended Age: 11 - 14 years 14 SEATS AVAILABLE Email to go on interest list for next available date.
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $194. 04/07
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $194. 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) | $194 | 04/30
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (BASIC) | $194 | 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 | $135 |04/30
    CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $135 |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) | $194 | 04/30
    Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (BASIC) | $194 | 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
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C (INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00 | 05/05-06
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C (INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00 | 05/05-06
    Tue, May 05
    May 05, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – May 06, 2026, 6:00 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 | 9am - 6pm each day 12 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $194. 05/11
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $194. 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.
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $194. 05/11
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (BASIC) | $194. 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.
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C (INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00 | 05/26-27
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C (INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00 | 05/26-27
    Tue, May 26
    May 26, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – May 27, 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 12 SEATS AVAILABLE
"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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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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