First Aid Transportation Endorsement Training

Trusted by

First Aid Transportation Endorsement
in Grande Prairie

Delivered by Alpha Training Solutions Ltd. (a recognized WorkSafeBC First Aid Training Agency) at the TriTech Safety North Campus facility in Grande Prairie, AB

The First Aid Transportation Endorsement course is designed to provide certified first aid attendants with the additional knowledge and practical skills required to safely transport injured or ill workers from a worksite to medical aid.

Participants learn how to prepare patients for transport, monitor patient conditions during transport, and work within British Columbia transportation requirements and protocols. This course combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical exercises and scenario-based training to ensure attendants can respond confidently in workplace emergencies.

DESIGNED FOR:

Occupational First Aid attendants requiring a Transportation Endorsement for workplace compliance
Workers employed at remote or resource-based worksites where transportation of injured workers may be necessary
Construction, oilfield, forestry, mining, industrial, and energy sector personnel
Safety coordinators and supervisors responsible for workplace emergency response
Employers needing to meet British Columbia first aid transportation requirements
Individuals seeking to upgrade or expand their occupational first aid qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: A VALID FIRST AID TRAINING CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED AS A PREREQUISITE FOR THIS COURSE – ACCEPTABLE LEVELS INCLUDE THE BASIC/EMERGENCY OR INTERMEDIATE/STANDARD FIRST AID CERTIFICATES.

TOPICS INCLUDE

The skills taught in this first aid course are as follows:

British Columbia regulations
Roles and responsibilities of the attendant
Patient assessment and monitoring
Packaging and securing patients for safe movement
Spinal motion restriction and immobilization
Lifting, moving, and carrying techniques
Use of stretchers and transportation equipment
Airway, breathing, and circulation management
Management of shock and medical emergencies
Communication and documentation procedures
Coordination with Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Practical transportation scenarios and simulations
Safety considerations for patient and rescuer

IMPORTANT - "STATEMENT OF FITNESS" REQUIRED:

A general level of physical fitness is required for this training, as participants will engage in a variety of practical exercises – prolonged kneeling, working in stooped positions, and rolling other participants. During the course, each participant is required to act as an attendant, helper and patient in the training scenarios. Indoor shoes & athletic clothing is recommended.

Please bring government-issued photo identification to present at sign-in.

Completion

To successfully pass this course, students must complete the required practical evaluations administered by Alpha Training Solutions Ltd.; 100% attendance and participation is required. Note: There is no written examination for this training course.