BASIC FIRST AID COURSES

FIRST AID COURSES

		WORKPLACE FIRST AID COURSES WORKSAFEBC'S Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1, 2 & 3 and Transport Endorsement The purpose of occupational first aid is to provide workers with prompt, easily accessible, and appropriate first aid treatment and to keep a record of each treatment. Depending on the workplace, some or all of the following are needed to accomplish this: Occupational first aid attendants with the appropriate level of training Facilities such as first aid rooms or dressing stations First aid boxes or kits with the appropriate types and quantities of supplies Record keeping system Appropriate means of transporting an injured worker to a first aid facility or a hospital Effective means of communication between first aid attendants and workers who may need their help All Certificates have a 3 yr. duration

		Occupational First Aid Level 1 $105 8.30a.m - 4.30 pm (8 hrs) In this course each participant will be able to demonstrate the Priority Action Approach for the responsive and unresponsive patients. They will also be able to identify and perform appropriate interventions for minor soft tissue injuries, including the need for medical referral, providing follow-up care and be able to accurately complete the required First Aid Record. This will include specific management of lacerations, eye injuries, burns, and workplace poisoning. As well each participant will identify and manage respiratory and circulatory critical interventions for responsive and unresponsive patients. Bleeding interventions and various medical emergencies will also be covered. All procedures will follow the guidelines described in the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Training Guide. Photo ID is required. Max class size 18 Certificate: 3 yr Occupational First Aid Level 2 $650 35 hrs class time This course is designed to teach first aid attendants advanced first aid techniques to sustain life until paramedics arrive. Certificate 3 yrs B.C. Pre-reading recommended Work Safe B.C. Level 3 $875 70hrs of class time This course is designed for first aid attendants in industry who are located in remote worksites or with large workplaces more than 20 minutes from medical aid. Successful participants will be qualified to work as a WorksSafeBc OFA Level 3 first aid attendant. OFA Level 3 meets the requirements for the Canada Labour Code (Advanced First Aid) and the Alberta Human Services OH&S Policy (advanced first aid). Course Content Includes the following: Priority Action Approach to the Injured worker. Patient positioning and patient packaging. Basic skills: (Jaw Trust, Oral Airways, Suctioning, Pocket Mask, BVM, CPR/AED and 02 Thvorerapy) Cardiac Emergencies Shock and Bleeding Medical Emergencies Major and Minor injury management and more.... Certificate 3 yrs. B.C. Pre-reading recommended

		Transportation Endorsement (TE ) $105 8.30am-4.30pm 8hrs This 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 size12 students Certificate 3yrs. Valid only if Level 1 is current

WORKPLACE FIRST AID COURSES