Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA Level 3)
Price $718.00 (effective March 1st 2016)
Course Overview
This Work Safe BC recognized Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA 3) program is a 72 hour course. In which participants must be present for all lessons and hand in all required homework assignments. Successful candidates will be able to perform all necessary emergency first aid skills and techniques as outlined by the standard grading criteria designed and recognized by Work Safe BC, through written multiple-choice test as well as a practical evaluation on physical skills. This course is designed for workplace first aid requirements for locations more than 20 minutes from medical facilities. Successful Candidates will receive 3 year certification. The multiple choice test is done on the Friday afternoon and the Practical test is done on the Saturday or Sunday (your instructor schedules that with you).
What Will I Learn?
- Priority Action Approach
- Evaluation of scene and initial assessment of patient
- Introduction to spinal management on conscious patient
- Ruling out a spinal injury
- Introduction to self-ambulatory walk in patients
- Minor wound care
- RSI Injuries
- Burns
- Upper limb fractures/dislocations
- Hard collar application
- Spinal management,
packaging and transportation of Injured Worker - Critical interventions
- Airway management
techniques for responsive and unresponsive patients - Management of respiratory failure and distress
- Controlling severe external bleeding/recognizing internal bleeding
- Shock management
- Cardiac Arrest / CPR 1 and 2 rescuer / Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Eye Injuries
- Medical conditions
- Environmental illnesses
- Lower limb fractures and dislocations
- Practical and theory review
Occupational First Aid Level 3 (Full Time)
| Course | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Event Categories | Venue Name | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12 – 23, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, July 12 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, July 23 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| July 26 – August 6, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, July 26 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, August 6 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| August 9 – 20, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, August 9 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, August 20 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| August 23 – September 3, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, August 23 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, September 3 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| September 6 – 17, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, September 6 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, September 17 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| September 20 – October 1, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, September 20 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, October 1 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| October 4 – 15, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, October 4 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, October 15 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| October 18 – 29, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, October 18 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, October 29 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| November 1 – 12, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, November 1 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, November 12 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| November 15 – 26, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, November 15 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, November 26 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| November 29 – December 10, 2021 – OFA 3 | Monday, November 29 2021 @ 8:30am | Friday, December 10 2021 @ 4:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam | |
| December 13 – 24, 2021 – OFA 3 | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | ||||
| September 14 – October 21, 2021 – OFA 3 Part Time | Tuesday, September 14 2021 @ 5:30pm | Thursday, October 21 2021 @ 9:30pm | Occupational First Aid Level 3 | Metro Safety Training Coquitlam |
Occupational First Aid Level 3 (Part Time)
| Course | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Event Categories | Venue Name | Register |
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What Will I Need?
OFA Level Course Meterial
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:
(Included in the cost of our course)
Manuals
A Training and Reference Manual
Guides
Occupational First Aid Training Guide
Certification
Why First Aid Level 3 (OFA 3)?
WorkPlace/Employer Benefits
Workers that take Occupational First Aid Level 3 at Metro Safety are trained to be prepared and organized to respond to a medical incident/event. There has been a noticeable reduction in injury claims and work time loss with first aid attendants and fellow employees after having taken a first aid course.
Additional Information
OFA 3 Classes run 2 weeks (72 Hours) during that time you or employees will learn both theoretical(book) and Practical (hands on)Experience in class to cover a wide variety of medical scenarios.
Level 3 First Aid Training
Know the basics of emergency training, and interested in something a bit more advanced?
Metro Safety Training offers a wide array of first aid training programs, each level catering to a specific segment of the population.
Our Occupational Level 3 First Aid Training is a comprehensive 72-hour program that specialises in a host of injury management scenarios.
From introductions to self-ambulatory walk-in patients and upper limb fractures, to spinal cord injuries and cardiac arrest—Level 3 training covers it all.
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.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrants with confirmed applications who do not notify us of their cancellation and who do not attend the course is liable for the entire fee.
OFA Level 1 and all safety training courses, 72-hours’ notice is required in writing via email.
REFUNDS BEFORE COURSE START
If written request is received within 10 business days of the date of registration OR if 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.
REFUNDS AFTER COURSE START
No refund will be given after the course starts.
TRANSFERS
Courses are transferrable within 6 months of original course date. If you cannot make your course, the office must be notified 14 business days prior to course date. A $150 transfer fee will be applied to transfers of any OFA Level 2 or 3 course. NO EXEPTIONS.