OFA Level 2
(BC-OF2)

OFA Level 3
(BC-OF3)

Marine Advanced
(BC-MAF)

Suitable For:

• Anyone wishing to work as an OFA Level 2 first aid attendant in BC

Meets First Aid Requirements for:

• WorkSafeBC - OFA Level 2
• Canada Labour Code (Standard First Aid)

Pre-Requisites:

• 16 years of age and able to understand and perform the required first aid and CPR skills
• Pre-reading strongly recommended
• Medical certificate of fitness submitted prior to a certificate being issued

Topics Covered:

• Human Anatomy
• Initial Evaluation of Trauma Patient
• Airway Management
• Traumatic Respiratory Emergencies
• Oxygen Therapy and Equipment
• Shock
• Bleeding
• Traumatic Cardiac Emergencies
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Head and Brain Injuries
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• First Aid Documentation
• Upper Limb Bone and Joint Injuries

Suitable For:

• Anyone wishing to work as an OFA Level 3 first aid attendant in BC

Meets First Aid Requirements for:

• WorkSafeBC - OFA Level 3
• Canada Labour Code (Advanced First Aid)
• Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Advanced First Aid (if OFA Level 3 with Alberta Endorsement is completed)

Pre-Requisites:

• 16 years of age and able to understand and perform the required first aid and CPR skills
• Pre-reading strongly recommended
• Medical certificate of fitness submitted prior to a certificate being issued

Topics Covered:

All topics covered in OFA Level 2 plus:

• Spinal Injuries
• Patient Immobilization and Transport
• Lower Limb Immobilization

Suitable For:

• Anyone who wants to obtain a Masters or Officers Certificate or endorsement
• The designated First-Aider on board a vessel engaged on a near coastal voyage, class 1 or unlimited voyage (includes Fishers)

Meets First Aid Requirements for:

• Transport Canada - Marine Advanced First Aid

Pre-Requisites:

• 16 years of age or older

Topics Covered:

• Immediate Action
• First Aid Kits
• Body Structure and Function
• Toxicological Hazards Aboard Ship
• Examination of the Patient
• Spinal Injuries
• Burns
• Scalds and Effects of Heat and Cold
• Fractures
• Dislocations and Muscular Injuries
• Medical Care of Rescued Persons including distress, hypothermia, and cold exposure
• Radio Medical Advice
• Pharmacology
• Universal Precautions
• Cardiac Arrest
• Drowning and Asphyxia
• Psychological and Psychiatric Problems
• Patient Assessment