Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA Level 3) (Advanced)

Price $570.00 (effective March 1st 2016)

This Work Safe BC recognized Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA 3) (Advanced) 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 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?

  • 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

WorkPlace/Employer Benefits

Workers that take Occupational First Aid Level 3 (Advanced) 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.

Pro Renewal (Full Time)

CourseCourse Start DateCourse End DateEvent CategoriesVenue NameRegister
January 13 – 17, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, January 13 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, January 17 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
January 27 – 31, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, January 27 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, January 31 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
February 10-14, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, February 10 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, February 14 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
February 24-28, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, February 24 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, February 28 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
March 10 – 14, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, March 10 2025 @ 8:30amMonday, March 10 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
March 24 – 28, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, March 24 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, March 28 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
April 7 – 11, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, April 7 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, April 11 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
April 21 – 25, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, April 21 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, April 25 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
May 5 – 9th, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, May 5 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, May 9 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
May 19 – 23rd, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, May 19 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, May 23 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
June 2 – 6th, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, June 2 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, June 6 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
June 16 – 20th, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, June 16 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, June 20 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
June 30 – July 4th, 2025 – Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3)Monday, June 30 2025 @ 8:30amFriday, July 4 2025 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister

Pro Renewal (Part Time)

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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)

book-512Manuals

A Training and Reference Manual

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Occupational First Aid Training Guide

 Certification

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.

(For OFA Level 1 and the safety training courses, 72-hours notice is required. For OFA Level 2 and 3;TEN business days 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.