Occupational First Aid Basic
OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID BASIC
OVERVIEW
This one-day course covers the role and responsibilities of the Occupational First Aid Attendant, scene assessment, ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation), wound assessment and treatment, first aid records and burns. The course also includes airway obstruction management, respiratory/cardiac arrest management, an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and instruction on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Completion of this course provides a WorkSafeBC OFA Basic certificate.
For more information, please review WorkSafeBC’s First Aid Attendant Certification, and OHS Guidelines Part 3 – Occupational First Aid.
Delivery
Instructor-Led-In-Person
Cost
$90 + GST
Duration
8.5 hours
Certificate Validity
3 Years
Student Requirements
If you require specific accommodation, please email info@actsafe.ca.
Learning outcomes
This one-day course packs in life-saving information. This course covers:
- The rights and responsibilities of the Occupational First Aid Attendant,
- Scene assessment
- ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
- Wound Assessment and treatment
- First-aid records
- Burns
- Airway obstruction management
- Respiratory/cardiac arrest management
- An introduction to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and
- Instruction on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification Passing Requirements
To receive a certificate, participants must attend the full course, actively participate in the practical sessions, and pass the written exam.
