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BASIC FIRST AID COURSES
The following courses
OFA Level 1, 2 & 3 and Transport Endorsement(TE) meet the Work Safe B.C. Occupational First Aid Attendant (OFA) requirements.
All course fees must add 12% HST
All Certificates for Work Safe BC have a 3 yr. duration
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Work Safe BC (OFA) Level 1
8 hrs
This is a fast paced one-day course teaching basic life saving first aid procedures for adults. It includes practical skills that can be applied at the scene of an accident. Instruction focuses on the priority action approach (emergency scene management) for adults experiencing the following medical conditions: airway obstruction, breathing distress or absence, shock, serious bleeding, minor wound care, burns & eye injury.
This course is recommended for adult workers in industrial settings.
Min age: 16 yrs
Max class size: 16
Photo ID is required.
Certificate: 3 yr
$95.00
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Work Safe B.C.
(OFA) Level 2
40 hrs min + 4-6 hr Exam
This course is designed to teach first aid attendants advanced first aid techniques to sustain life until paramedics arrive, or the patient can be transferred to the local hospital in under 20 minutes.
Picture ID and a statement of firtness form is required prior to taking the course.
In sssssome circumstances students may require a physical exam, this is no longer manadatory.
Max class size: 16
Certificate: 3 yrs BC
Pre-reading strongly recommended
$695.00
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Work Safe B.C. (OFA) Level 3
80 hrs min + 4-6 hr Exam
This course is designed for first aid attendants in industry who are located up to 1 hour from a hospital. It teaches advanced medical techniques for sustaining life and transferring a patient to a hospital setting following the priority action approach, including anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, medical referral, resuscitation with oral airway, pocket mask, BVM, and suction, Oxygen Therapy, immobilization with backboard and hard collar and much more.
Picture ID is required, plus completion of a statement of fitness form, prior to taking the course.
In some circumstances students may require a physical exam, this is no longer manadatory.
See below for PDFs of these forms.
Certificate: 3 yrs BC
Pre-reading essential.
$895.00
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Pro-Course for Level 3
40 hrs + 4-6 hr Exam
This is a re-certification course for students who have taken a Level 3 Work Safe BC course previously and still hold a valid certificate.
A medical physical exam plus picture ID is required prior to taking the course.
Max class size: 14
Certification: 3 yrs
$695.00
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Spinal Immobilization and Transportation (TE )
8 hrs
This one-day course is supplemental to OFA-Level 1 (or equivalent). The instruction will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to transport ill or injured workers to medical aid.
Age: 16 yrs
Class size: 12 students
Certificate: It is important to take this course in closely following a Level 1 course.
The certificate is valid for 3 yrs but only if Level 1 is current
$105.00
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FIRST AID COURSES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Two days (16 hrs)
This comprehensive 2-day course offers First Aid & CPR techniques to teach the general public to be able to respond to emergency situations involving adults, children or infants. Students will develop skills to feel confident in dealing with the following emergencies: bone, joint & spinal injuries, shock, severe bleeds, environmental injuries and secondary surveys.
This course is particularly recommended for outdoor enthusiasts.
[Wilderness or Marine courses can be taken separately following this program.]
Age 14 yrs + if in a like group. 16 yrs + for individual registrants
Class size: 18
Pre-requisite: Candidates must be physically able to perform the required skills.
Pre-reading required.
Certificate 3 yrs.
$175.00
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CPR-C
6 hrs
This refresher course teaches life saving protocols for all types of casualties affecting adults, children or infants. It is intended for people who have a some first aid knowledge, but need to refresh their skills.
Candidates include those who have a duty to respond to a medical emergency in a pre- hospital care environment. The course is designed for workplace first aiders, police, firefighters, lifeguards, ski patrol, coaches and others that may need to perform CPR on adults, children or infants in the community or workplace.
Family members looking after infants or children may want to consider our "Save that Child" program, a 4 hour afternoon /evening course teaching the basics of first aid care at home.
Pre-requisites: Age 16 yrs
Class size: 16
Re-certification recommended annually.
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Emergency First Aid with CPR-A
(Equivalent to OFA Level 1 with CPR for Adults Only)
This one-day, 8 hour course teaches life saving protocols for adult casualties. It is intended for people who have a duty to respond to a medical emergency in a pre- hospital care environment. The course is designed for workplace first aiders, police, firefighters, lifeguards, ski patrol, coaches and others that may need to perform CPR on adults.
This is also for you if you have an adult family member who is at risk of cardiovascular emergency.
Pre-requisites: Age 16 yrs
Class size: 18
Re-certification recommended annually.
Individuals Register Now!
$90.00
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Automated External De-fibrillation AED
Provider
4 hrs
This half-day course is appropriate for the general public, workplace first aiders, OFA attendants and those whose environment may require them to perform CPR or AED. (The course can be combined with CPR-C as shown below.) This course follows the guidelines for Basic Life Support CPR & AED.
Pre-requisite: Must have CPR or equivalent certificate.
Class size: 18
$70.00
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Emergency First Aid -Child & Community Care, ECC
8 hrs
Prerequisite: must be physically able to perform the skills.
A one-day course teaching basic first aid and life saving protocols for children of all ages. Participants will learn how to assess the scene of an emergency situation and determine the appropriate sequence & priority of first aid treatments.
This course is highly recommended for professionals who care for babies and children.
This course is not equivalent to Level 1 Occupational First Aid.
Class size 18 students
Certification: 3 yrs
$95.00
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