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Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1)

Cost: from $149.00 Cost Notes:

Course fee includes the book. Upon successful completion, students receive a WorkSafeBC OFA Basic certificate, valid for three years.

Reference ID: PVHE-100 Prerequisites:

Must bring photo ID.

Course Overview

This one-day course is designed to provide lifesaving first aid skills to workers in industry. Skills taught in the course include, applying the priority action approach, airway and breathing emergencies, two rescuer adult CPR with AED, bleeding control and assessing minor wounds.

Successful completion requires 100% attendance, demonstrations of critical skills and a 70% pass mark on the written exam. Please note these courses are physically demanding and will require prolonged kneeling, working in stooped positions, and rolling patients. Each class participant is required to function as attendant, helper and patient. Depending on the level and length of the course, these physical demands can become rigorous. Participants will be required to demonstrate specific skills according to an accepted standard before certification is issued.

If you experience barriers related to a persistent, prolonged, permanent or temporary disability that may impact your participation or learning in this course, please connect with Accessibility Services prior to the start of your course/program. Implementing accommodations is a collaborative process between students, Accessibility Services, and instructors to foster an inclusive learning environment.

To book an appointment with Accessibility Services for further information please contact Student Services: 250-489-8243

To renew a basic certificate or certificate endorsement, a candidate must meet the same training and examination requirements as for initial certificates through the completion of a full basic first aid course.

Course fee includes the book. Upon successful completion, students receive a WorkSafeBC OFA Basic certificate, valid for three years.

Note: Must bring photo ID. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Training is offered in English.

 

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