BFA – BASIC FIRST AID, FORMERLY OFA LEVEL 1
BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING (OFA 1)
WorkSafeBC-recognized Basic First Aid Training (OFA 1) delivered in Coquitlam and serving students from Surrey, Richmond, and Vancouver. One-day, 8-hour course covering scene management, CPR/AED, wound care, and WorkSafeBC record-keeping requirements.
Metro Safety Training delivers WorkSafeBC-recognized Basic First Aid Training (OFA 1) at our central Coquitlam classroom — easily reached from Surrey, Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, and across the Lower Mainland. This 8-hour, single-day course satisfies WorkSafeBC's Occupational First Aid Level 1 (formerly OFA 1) requirement for low-risk workplaces located within 20 minutes of emergency medical services. You'll learn the priority action approach, primary survey, CPR with AED, wound and burn management, and the workplace record-keeping required by Schedule 3-A of the OHS Regulation. Every session is led by a WorkSafeBC-approved instructor with field emergency-response experience, and you'll leave the same day with a 3-year certificate that meets employer and WorkSafeBC compliance audits across British Columbia.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING (OFA 1) COURSE MODULES
Built directly from the WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid Participant Guide.
Module 1 — Priority Action, Primary Survey & Wound Care
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Apply the priority action approach
- Reposition an injured worker safely
- Conduct a modified primary survey
- Assess and treat soft-tissue injuries
- Make appropriate medical-aid referral decisions
- Apply WorkSafeBC first aid record-keeping requirements
TOPICS COVERED
- Roles and responsibilities of the designated first aid attendant
- Scene assessment, hazard considerations, and mechanism of injury
- Components of the primary survey and critical interventions
- Transport decisions: BCEHS ambulance, ETV, company vehicle, taxi
- Secondary survey: vital signs, history, head-to-toe assessment
- Wound examination, cleansing, dressing, and bandaging
Module 2 — Airway, Breathing, CPR & AED
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify breathing emergencies
- Recognize mild and severe airway obstructions
- Clear an obstructed airway in a responsive worker
- Use a pocket mask for ventilation
- Perform high-quality CPR and operate an AED
TOPICS COVERED
- Anatomy of the respiratory and circulatory systems
- Airway obstruction management for responsive workers
- Adult CPR cycles and compression-to-ventilation ratios
- AED pad placement, shock delivery, and post-shock care
- Recognizing chest pain and cardiac arrest
Module 3 — Bleeding, Shock & Medical Emergencies
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Manage severe bleeding and recognize shock
- Identify the signs of anaphylaxis
- Identify and manage common medical emergencies
- Manage thermal burns by degree
TOPICS COVERED
- Shock identification and management
- Direct pressure, elevation, and bleeding-control techniques
- Stroke (FAST), diabetic emergencies, seizures, and fainting
- Burn classification and thermal-burn first aid
- Repositioning a worker from sitting to supine
Module 4 & 5 — Practical Scenarios + Written Exam
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Demonstrate competency in realistic workplace scenarios
- Pass the WorkSafeBC OFA Level 1 written examination
TOPICS COVERED
- Hands-on practical assessment with instructor feedback
- Multiple-choice written exam covering all modules
- Photo ID verification and certificate issuance
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
- Office, retail, and hospitality workers in low-risk workplaces
- Small business owners staffing their own first aid attendant role
- Construction site visitors needing baseline OFA 1 compliance
- Lower Mainland employers within 20 minutes of emergency medical services
- New employees required to certify before their start date
Prerequisites: No prerequisites. Open enrollment, age 16+. Bring photo ID on the day of class.
BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING (OFA 1) IN COQUITLAM, SURREY, RICHMOND, VANCOUVER
One central Coquitlam classroom serving students across the Lower Mainland. Most attendees commute 25–35 minutes by car or SkyTrain.
Coquitlam
Our home classroom on Lougheed Highway — central to the Tri-Cities, free parking, 5 minutes off Highway 1.
Surrey
About 30 minutes from Surrey Centre via Highway 1 or the Pattullo. Popular for Surrey-based contractors and warehouse staff.
Richmond
Roughly 35 minutes from Richmond via Highway 91 / Highway 1. Convenient for YVR-area employers and logistics teams.
Vancouver
25–35 minutes from East Vancouver and downtown via SkyTrain to Coquitlam Central or Highway 1. Great option for Vancouver employees needing same-day certification.
WHY CHOOSE METRO SAFETY
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- WorkSafeBC OFA Level 1 certificate (valid 3 years)
- Wallet-size certification card
- Digital records emailed for HR / WorkSafeBC audits
- Current WorkSafeBC OFA Level 1 student manual reference
Who Should Take This Course?
Designed for low-risk workplaces located within 20 minutes of emergency medical services. Popular among office workers, retail staff, hospitality personnel, and small business teams across Coquitlam, Surrey, Richmond, and Vancouver.
Instructor Credentials
All courses are led by WorkSafeBC-approved instructors with real-world emergency response backgrounds. Our trainers maintain up-to-date certifications and undergo ongoing professional development.
Certification
Upon successful completion, you receive a WorkSafeBC recognized OFA Level 1 / Basic First Aid certificate valid for 3 years.
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