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.
WORKSAFE BC STANDARDS WILL NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO JOIN THE COURSE AFTER THE INSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN.
Creston - Friday September 13th, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Saturday September 14th, 2024
Invermere - Monday September 16th, 2024
Fernie - Monday September 23rd, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Tuesday September 24th, 2024
Creston - Thursday September 26th, 2024
Golden - Friday October 4th, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Saturday October 5th, 2024
Fernie - Monday October 7th, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Friday October 11th, 2024
Creston - Wednesday October 16th, 2024
Creston - Thursday October 17th, 2024
Golden - Wednesday October 23rd, 2024
Invermere - Friday October 25th, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Saturday October 26th, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Monday November 4th, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Tuesday November 5th, 2024
Fernie - Thursday November 7th, 2024
Creston - Thursday November 14th, 2024
Golden - Friday November 15th, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Saturday November 16th, 2024
Creston - Monday November 25th, 2024
Invermere - Wednesday November 27th, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Tuesday December 3rd, 2024
Fernie - Friday December 6th, 2024
Creston - Wednesday December 11th, 2024
Creston - Thursday December 12th, 2024
Invermere - Thursday December 12th, 2024
Cranbrook Gold Creek - Saturday December 14th, 2024
Golden - Monday December 16th, 2024
Fernie - Monday January 6th, 2025
Cranbrook - Saturday January 11th, 2025
Cranbrook - Tuesday January 28th, 2025