Occupational First Aid Level 1 – Basic First Aid

(Occupational First Aid Level 1)(Basic First Aid)

Price $80.00

WorkSafeBC has updated the Occupational First Aid Level 1 (Basic First Aid) and Level 2(Intermediate First Aid) 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.

Overview

  • Duration: 7-hour program (excluding breaks)
  • Prerequisites: None, but candidates must understand and perform the first aid skills required to complete the learning tasks.

What Will I Learn?

Occupational First Aid Training Level 1 in British Columbia

Instructors and course participants are encouraged to assist in improving pre-hospital care of injured workers by promoting:

  • Workplace compliance with the first aid regulation.
  • Effective interactions between employers, supervisors, workers, and attendants.
  • Efficient cooperation with higher levels of medical care, such as the advanced first aid attendant, BC Ambulance Service, and hospital emergency personnel.

Training & Examination

  • Training:Must complete a minimum of 7 hours of training.
  • Examination:Successfully complete the course objectives as taught and evaluated by a person authorized by the Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. (WorkSafeBC).

 

Metro Safety Refund Policy

REFUNDS

  • Students/companies must apply in writing for a refund. Inquiries can be made in email form to info@metrosafety.ca
  • Only the original receipt will be accepted to qualify for a refund.
  • No refund will be given for books.

REFUNDS BEFORE THE COURSE START

If a written request is received within 14 business days of the date of registration date Metro Safety Training will retain an administration fee equal to a maximum of 15% of the tuition fee.

REFUNDS AFTER THE COURSE START

No refund will be given after the course starts.

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

TRANSFERS

Courses are transferrable within 6 months of the original course date. If you are unable to attend your OFA 2 (Intermediate First Aid) or OFA 3 (Advanced First Aid) course, the office must be notified 14 business days prior to the course date. A $150 transfer fee will be applied to any OFA 2 (Intermediate First Aid) or OFA 3 (Advanced First Aid) course transfers. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Upcoming Events

CourseCourse Start DateCourse End DateEvent CategoriesVenue NameRegister
September 16, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Monday, September 16 2024 @ 8:30amMonday, September 16 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
September 19, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Thursday, September 19 2024 @ 8:30amThursday, September 19 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
September 23, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Monday, September 23 2024 @ 8:30amMonday, September 23 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
September 25, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Wednesday, September 25 2024 @ 8:30amWednesday, September 25 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 1, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Tuesday, October 1 2024 @ 8:30amTuesday, October 1 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 3, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Thursday, October 3 2024 @ 8:30amThursday, October 3 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 5, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Saturday, October 5 2024 @ 8:30amSaturday, October 5 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 7, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Monday, October 7 2024 @ 8:30amMonday, October 7 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 10, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Thursday, October 10 2024 @ 8:30amThursday, October 10 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 15, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Tuesday, October 15 2024 @ 8:30amTuesday, October 15 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 18, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Friday, October 18 2024 @ 8:30amFriday, October 18 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 21, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Monday, October 21 2024 @ 8:30amMonday, October 21 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 24, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Thursday, October 24 2024 @ 8:30amThursday, October 24 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 26, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Saturday, October 26 2024 @ 8:30amSaturday, October 26 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister
October 29, 2024 – Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)Tuesday, October 29 2024 @ 8:30amTuesday, October 29 2024 @ 4:30pmMetro Safety Training CoquitlamRegister

Certification

  • Validity: 3 years from the date of completion.
  • Renewal: Must retake the basic course to renew the certification.

Terminology

used in this Course

First Aid attendants are required to keep accurate records and fill out medical reports which help evaluate workplace safety and reduce future injury. The accurate keeping of records benefits both the patient and the employer. They also help medical practitioners treat effectively based on your initial reports.  You will be training to do this professionally and properly.

CPR – or Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure used when a person is not breathing and his or her heart has stopped breathing. Learn to provide artificial circulation for the patient, manage the patient’s airway and assist ventilation. CPR can be performed quickly and with minimal equipment or help from another person.

A Soft tissue injury (STI) is the damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body. Common soft tissue injuries usually occur from a sprain, strain, a one off blow resulting in a contusion or overuse of a particular part of the body. Learn how to recognize STI’s and treat them.

Understand to manage sever bleeding and minimize blood loss and reduce shock. Prioritizing hemorrhage control in the priority action approach is vital. You will learn when and how.

Recognize respiratory distress, failures, and obstructions quickly and properly. Effectively intervene and assist, or manage airways where needed. You will also learn to identify and assist chocking victims, asthma attacks, and anaphylactic reactions.

Rapidly and efficiently assess the patient to determine the presence of any life threatening injuries or conditions.

Feel confident managing minor wounds and daily injuries common to the workplace. Learn to make “Return to Work” (RTW) decisions and “Refer to Medical Aid” choices where appropriate based on your assessment. Clean, bandage and protect workers from further injury and infection.

Learn to identify the threat of possible spinal injuries and provide spinal control. Learn when and how to immobilize patients movement and reduce risk while continuing important airway and circulatory procedures. You will understand how to provide cervical spinal control for conscious and unconscious patients. Students will also learn to train untrained assistants to help provide care while you continue emergency assessments.

Learn to assess and treat every patient in a rapid, systematic, and orderly manner. The priority Action Approach is the backbone of these skills

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