Our Basic First Aid course, replacing Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA1), is perfect for those who want to learn essential life-saving skills. This course is ideal for ensuring workplace safety and equipping employees with the necessary skills to handle emergencies effectively.
Imagine being the person who can stay calm and collected in an emergency, knowing exactly what to do. This one-day course covers everything from handling severe bleeding to managing shock and fainting, ensuring you're prepared for any situation.
Our Basic First Aid course is recognized by WorkSafeBC and aligned with CSA Z1210-17, this course meets the Canada Labour Code and ILCOR standards.
Picture this: you're at work, and a colleague suddenly collapses. With the skills you gain from this course, you'll know how to perform CPR, use an AED, and manage the emergency scene effectively.
You’ll learn to handle not just physical injuries but also gain awareness of mental health issues, making you a well-rounded first aider.
Join us and become the person everyone relies on in an emergency.
Who Needs Basic First Aid Training?
Required for:
- First aid attendants in low-hazard workplaces with easy ambulance access.
Recommended for:
- Workers assisting intermediate or advanced first aid attendants.
Duration
Prerequisites
- Recommended for 14 years or older
- Be physically able to perform the required skills
Course Content
- Role & responsibilities of a first aider
- Roles & responsibilities of a BC workplace first aid attendant
- BC Workplace First Aid Record
- Emergency Scene Management
- CPR Level A & AED (adult CPR & first aid for choking)
- 2-rescuer CPR
- Medical conditions
- Severe bleeding & amputations
- Secondary survey
- Shock & fainting
- Burns
- Head & spinal injuries management
- Minor wound care
- Sprains & strains
- Hyperthermia and heat stroke
- Opioid poisoning response using naloxone medication (nasal spray)
- Mental health awareness
Course Availability
- British Columbia
Assessment
- Practical assessment
- Written exam
Delivery Method
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Basic First Aid (British Columbia)
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