This course is designed for workplace first aid requirements for locations 20 minutes or less surface travel time to medical facilities. Successful Candidates will receive 3 year certification.
OFA Level 2(Intermediate First Aid): Course Overview
WorkSafeBC has updated the Occupational First Aid Level 1(Basic First Aid) and Level 2(Intermediate First Aid training) courses to ensure workers are equipped with essential lifesaving first aid skills. Below are the details for each level, including course duration, prerequisites, certification, and training requirements.
Why Take OFA Level 2(Intermediate First Aid)?
First aid training will benefit any company, Not only are your staff better prepared to deal with any medical emergency that might arise on the job, it also shows that you as an employer care about those who work for you.
If you’re looking for an occupational first aid course that goes beyond a level 1(Basic First Aid), but are unable to commit to the full 70 hours of level 3(Advanced First Aid), then level 2 (Intermediate First Aid training) may be your best choice. You or your employees will get a full week of first aid training – both in the classroom and practical training.
The last day of the your course will consist if both multiple choice written exam and practical exam. A grade of 70% or higher is required for successful certification.
What Will I Learn?
Full Time Courses
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What Will I Need?
Complete the pre-course reading. Your materials will consist of:
OFA Level 2 (Intermediate First Aid) is a more comprehensive course, it is important that you pick up your materials prior to the start of the course and complete the pre-course reading. Your materials will consist of:
A Training and Reference Manual
Occupational First Aid Training Guide
Certification
Upon completion of OFA Level 2 (Intermediate First Aid), you will be required to pass an examination conducted by a person authorized by Worker’s Compensation Board. The exam will be scheduled within a week following the last day of course and consists of both written and practical segments. A grade of 70% or higher is required for successful certification.
OFA Level 2(Intermediate First Aid) certification is valid for three years following the examination.
What is Level 2 First Aid Training (Intermediate First Aid) and Why do you Need It?
If you’re a working professional, you probably had to attend a vocational institute to develop the necessary skills for your current job.
Everything we do in life, we get better at with time and practice. Unfortunately, many of us don’t have the luxury of time—which inhibits us from exploring new learning opportunities.
Metro Safety Training believes in ensuring the safety of all, regardless of your profession and background. We’re all faced with emergency crises from time to time, and it pays to learn the basics of first aid training.
Our First Aid Level 2 (Intermediate First Aid) Program is designed for those who cannot devote 70 hours to OFA Level 3(Advanced First Aid) emergency training.
The 36-hour OFA 2 course (Intermediate First Aid training) will equip you with necessary first aid skills as highlighted in the guidelines of Work Safe BC.
Registration Information
REFUNDS
Students/companies must apply in writing for a refund. Inquiries can be made in email form to admin@metrosafety.ca
Only the original receipt will be accepted to qualify for a refund.
No refund will be given for books not in resale-able condition.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrants with confirmed applications who do not notify us of their cancellation and who do not attend the course are liable for the entire fee.
OFA 1(Basic First Aid) courses: Public classes require 72 hours’ written notice of cancellation and private courses require a non-refundable deposit with 7-14 days written notice of cancellation sent to info@metrosafety.ca
OFA Level 2(Intermediate First Aid), Level 3(Advanced First Aid), and Pro-Renewal courses require 14 business days’ notice via email to info@metrosafety.ca
REFUNDS BEFORE THE COURSE START
If a written request is received within 7 days of the date of registration OR if a written request is received 30 calendar days or more before the course start date Metro Safety Training will retain an administration fee equal to a maximum of 15% of the tuition fee. For all other written requests received prior to course date Metro Safety Training will retain an administration fee equal to a maximum of 20% of the tuition fee.
REFUNDS AFTER THE COURSE START
No refund will be given after the course starts.
TRANSFERS
Courses are transferrable within 6 months of the original course date. If you cannot make your course, the office must be notified 3 business days prior to the course date. A $50 transfer fee will be applied to transfers of any OFA Level 2 (Intermediate First Aid) or 3(Advanced First Aid) courses(training).