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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

  • 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 02/19
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184 02/19
    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). 7 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE) | $309. 02/23-24
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE) | $309. 02/23-24
    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/AED certification. $309 Total 2 Days | 9:00am - 6:00pm each day. 6 SEATS AVAILABLE.
  • CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125 02/23
    CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125 02/23
    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
    2 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184. 02/28
    Emergency Child & Community Care First Aid & CPR-B (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184. 02/28
    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). 2 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184. 02-28
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184. 02-28
    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). 2 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 First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184 03/02
    Emergency First Aid & CPR-A (WorkSafe BC BASIC) | $184 03/02
    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.
  • CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125 03/13
    CPR-C Full Course & Recertification | $125 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
    6 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & Airway Management Oxygen Administration (AMOA) | $94.00 - $194.00
    Basic Life Support (BLS) & Airway Management Oxygen Administration (AMOA) | $94.00 - $194.00
    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 (BLS) Full Course & Recertification | $140.00 (10:00am - 3:30pm) AMOA Add-on + $54.00 (3:30pm - 5:30pm) AMOA Only | $94.00 (3:30pm - 5:30pm) *AMOA requires a CPR-C recertification as a prerequisite. 12 SEATS AVAILABLE Register to go on an INTEREST LIST
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00 | SPRING BREAK
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C (WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE) | $309.00 | SPRING BREAK
    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
    WorkSafeBC INTERMEDIATE First Aid Equivalent (Formerly OFA2). This registration includes a CPR-C certification. 2 Days | 9:00am - 6:00pm each day. 10 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
    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. 6 SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C / WorkSafe BC INTERMEDIATE (*RECERTIFICATION*) | $199. 03-19
    Standard First Aid & CPR-C / WorkSafe BC 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
    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)​. ​​WorkSafe DOES recognize this is a recert. 10 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). 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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