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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 | $125.00
    CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125.00
    Thu, Jan 22
    Jan 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    2 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Thu, Jan 22
    Jan 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    WorkSafeBC BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). This course is jointly run with Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (9am - 6pm), a full CPR-C course (9am-2pm) and recertification course. (All separate registrations and certifications). 4 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Thu, Jan 22
    Jan 22, 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). This course is jointly run and shares seats with an Emergency Child & Community Care (9am - 6:30pm), a full CPR-C course (9am-2pm) and recertification course (All separate registrations and certifications). 4 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00
    Sat, Jan 24
    Jan 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – Jan 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    WorkSafeBC INTERMEDIATE First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA2). This registration includes a CPR-C certification. 2 Days | 8:00am - 5:00pm each day. COURSE FULL, email to waitlist. 0 on waitlist
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Mon, Jan 26
    Jan 26, 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). 7 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • CPR-C Recertification Only | $125.00
    CPR-C Recertification Only | $125.00
    Tue, Jan 27
    Jan 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    This course is jointly run with a Standard First Aid Recertification Course (9am-6pm) (Separate registration and certification). Must have a previous CPR-C certification. See prerequisite policy. 2 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C / WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE (*RECERTIFICATION*) | $199.00
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C / WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE (*RECERTIFICATION*) | $199.00
    Tue, Jan 27
    Jan 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    WorkSafeBC INTERMEDIATE First Aid Equivalent (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)​. ​​WorkSafeBC DOES recognize this is a recert. 4 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Babysitter Bootcamp! | $125.00
    Babysitter Bootcamp! | $125.00
    Sat, Feb 07
    Feb 07, 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 9 SEATS AVAILABLE Email to go on interest list for next available date.
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Thu, Feb 19
    Feb 19, 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). 12 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125.00
    CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125.00
    Mon, Feb 23
    Feb 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    6 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00
    Mon, Feb 23
    Feb 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – Feb 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    WorkSafeBC INTERMEDIATE First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA2). This registration includes a CPR-C certification. 2 Days | 9:00am - 6:00pm each day. 11 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125.00
    CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125.00
    Sat, Feb 28
    Feb 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    The Railway Building, 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8, Canada
    2 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    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
    WorkSafeBC BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). This course is jointly run with Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (9am - 6pm), a full CPR-C course (9am-2pm) and recertification course. (All separate registrations and certifications). 12 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    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
    WorkSafeBC 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 course (9am-2pm) and recertification course (All separate registrations and certifications). 12 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184.00
    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
    WorkSafeBC BASIC First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA1). 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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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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