EMALB Equivalence for OFA 2 and OFA 3

Worksafe First Aid Courses
OFA 2 & OFA 3

In remote worksites and/or large scale workplace operations, WorkSafe BC may require advanced Occupational First Aid certification at the OFA 2 or OFA 3 level. If you hold a valid BC EMALB License, you can obtain Occupational First Aid certification through a Jurisprudence equivalency process without attending further training. This was formerly referred to as the recently discontinued "Paramedic in Industry" (PII) program.

First Responder - OFA 2 Certification

If you have a BC EMALB First Responder License, you can follow a self-study "Jurisprudence" equivalency process, and receive a WorkSafe BC OFA level 2 Certificate.

Emergency Medical Responder - OFA 3 Certification

If you have a BC EMALB Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) License or higher, you can follow a self-study "Jurisprudence" equivalency process, and receive a WorkSafe BC OFA level 3 Certificate.

Equivalency Process

The process and jurisprudence information is the same for both OFA 2 and OFA 3. The level of EMALB Licence you hold will correspond with the WorkSafe BC OFA Certification you receive.

  1. Contact and make arrangements for OFA 2 or OFA 3 jurisprudence Certification with a WorkSafe BC OFA training provider.
  2. Download and complete the OFA Out-of-Jurisdiction Jurisprudence package
  3. Bring all completed documents to the OFA training provider.
  4. Also bring WorkSafe approved Photo ID and proof of EMALB Licensure
  5. The OFA training provider will issue an OFA 2 or OFA 3 Certificate, and submit the documentation to WorkSafe BC.


Click here for more information about obtaining your EMR License for OFA 3 Certification, or First Responder License for OFA 2 Certification.