Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA 1 Worksafe BC)

Important Update: Transition from OFA1 to Basic First Aid

The OFA1 course is replaced by the new Basic First Aid course to comply with the latest WorkSafeBC regulations, effective July 2, 2024. Please call us at 1.866.321.2651 if you have any questions about this change. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this transition.

To register for our new Basic First Aid course, please visit: Basic First Aid (British Columbia)

 

 

Discontinued: this course has been replaced by Basic First Aid to comply with the latest WorkSafeBC regulations.               

The Emergency First Aid for industry certification course has been developed from the St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR program.

This course meets first aid requirements for:
 

  1.  WorkSafeBC  - Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1
  2.  Canada Labour Code Basic First Aid.
  3.  Alberta Occupational Health & Safety (Emergency First Aid)
     

Upon successful completion, candidates will be issued a St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid for Industry certificate.

Duration
This is a 1-day course.
Course Content
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Emergency scene management
  • Adult resuscitation
  • Choking
  • Medical conditions
  • Emergency scene management - Trauma
  • Severe bleeding and amputations
  • Internal bleeding
  • Minor wound care
  • Burns
  • Sprains and strains
  • Opioid Poisoning Response using naloxone medication (nasal spray)
Course Availability
  • British Columbia
Assessment

All participants take a written exam at the end of the course. 

Delivery Method
In-class
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