Course Basics March 10, 2026 · preparation, supply list

Intermediate First Aid Course Supply List: What to Bring on Day 1

Show up to the Intermediate First Aid course prepared and day one feels twice as easy. Here is the supply list Mainland Safety Training recommends.

Essentials

  • Photo ID (BC driver's licence, BCID, passport)
  • Confirmation email / booking reference
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Lunch or lunch money
  • Snacks for short breaks
  • Pen and small notepad (optional, the workbook has space)

What to wear

The course is physical. You will kneel, bend, reach and perform skills on the floor. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting pants (stretchy workwear is ideal), a T-shirt or long sleeve, closed-toe shoes, and bring a light hoodie in case the classroom runs cool.

What not to wear

Formal business attire, restrictive skirts or dresses, sandals, strong cologne or perfume (tight classroom, close partners).

What Mainland Safety provides

  • WorkSafeBC OFA Level 2 student workbook
  • CPR mannequins, AED trainers, oxygen kits
  • Splints, bandages, wound-care supplies
  • Your WorkSafeBC certificate upon passing

What you do not need

Pre-purchased textbook, personal CPR mask, gloves, medical background. No prerequisites. See what day 1 actually looks like.


About this site: IntermediateFirstAidTraining.ca is operated by Mainland Safety Training, a WorkSafeBC and Canadian Red Cross authorized provider. Our OFA Level 2 Intermediate First Aid course is delivered across Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria.