First Aid Certificate Expired? Here is the Grace Period & Recertification Guide for BC Don’t get sent home from work. Here is exactly what to do if your OFA ticket is about to expire. We see it happen every week at RupIELTS. A frantic security guard or construction worker calls us on a Monday morning: […]
Fear of Blood? Exams? What to Expect in Your First Aid Class at RupIELTS
Fear of Blood? Exams? What to Expect in Your First Aid Class at RupIELTS We promise: No real blood, no yelling instructors, and no impossible tests. Just practical learning. Signing up for a course is easy. Walking into the classroom can be nerve-wracking. At RupIELTS and First Aid Training Institute, we meet students every week […]
Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest
Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest: What We Teach You to Do in the Critical First 5 Minutes They are not the same. Knowing the difference determines whether you reach for the phone or the defibrillator. People often use these terms interchangeably, but medically, they are very different events. In our First Aid classes at RupIELTS, […]
7 Jobs in BC That Require a First Aid Ticket
7 Jobs in BC That Require a First Aid Ticket (And How Much They Pay) Around $100 course could add $5/hour to your wage. Here is the math on First Aid certification. In Surrey and the Lower Mainland, having “Occupational First Aid” (OFA) on your resume is like having a VIP pass. Employers in construction, […]
CPR Level A C or HCP? Decoding the Alphabet Soup
CPR Level A, C, or HCP? Decoding the Alphabet Soup A, C, HCP, BLS… If you are confused, you are not alone. Here is the simple guide to choosing the right CPR course in Surrey. You’ve been accepted into a nursing program at KPU, or you’re starting a new job at a daycare in Delta. […]
WorkSafeBC First Aid Requirements: What Every Surrey Business Owner Needs to Know in 2026
WorkSafeBC First Aid Requirements: What Every Surrey Business Owner Needs to Know in 2026 Compliance isn’t optional—it’s the law. Here is your roadmap to avoiding fines and protecting your team. If you own a business in Surrey, Delta, or Abbotsford, you have a lot on your plate. Payroll, inventory, marketing… and safety. Many business owners […]
OFA Level 1, 2, or 3? Which First Aid Course Do You Actually Need?
OFA Level 1, 2, or 3? Which First Aid Course Do You Actually Need? Don’t waste money on the wrong ticket. Here is the definitive guide to WorkSafeBC First Aid levels from Surrey’s top training institute. So, your employer told you to “get your First Aid ticket.” Or perhaps you are applying for a security […]
Basic vs. Intermediate First Aid in Surrey: Which Course Do You Need? (OFA 1 vs. OFA 2)
Are you confused by the different First Aid names in British Columbia? You aren’t alone. Many employers ask for “Basic First Aid” or “Intermediate First Aid,” but when you look for courses, you often see terms like “OFA Level 1” or “Standard First Aid.” At RupIELTS Institute in Surrey, we want to make getting certified […]
Choking First Aid Skills Training in Surrey & Edmonton | RupIELTS Institute
🆘 Choking First Aid Skills: Save a Life Today Learn Essential Life-Saving Techniques from Canadian Red Cross Guidelines RupIELTS Institute – Surrey & Edmonton 📞 Call Surrey: 604-825-8882 📞 Call: 604-825-0177 ✉️ Email Us ⚠️ EMERGENCY? CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY! If someone is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe, begin first aid immediately and call […]
Which First Aid Course Should I Do? Complete Guide Surrey & Edmonton | RupIELTS Institute
Home » Blog » Which First Aid Course Should I Do? 🚑 Which First Aid Course Should I Do? Complete Guide to Choosing the Right First Aid Certification 📍 Available in Surrey BC & Edmonton AB 📞 Not Sure Which Course to Take? Our expert team can help you choose the right First Aid certification […]