Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA 1 Worksafe BC)

Subtitle

This course meets the CSA standards for Basic First Aid.

Course Description

The Emergency First Aid for industry certification course has been developed from the St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR program.

This course meets first aid requirements for:
 

  1.  WorkSafeBC  - Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1
  2.  Canada Labour Code Basic First Aid.
  3.  Alberta Occupational Health & Safety (Emergency First Aid)
     

Upon successful completion, candidates will be issued a St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid for Industry certificate.

Duration
Duration
This is a 1-day course.
Course Content
Course Content
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Emergency scene management
  • Adult resuscitation
  • Choking
  • Medical conditions
  • Emergency scene management - Trauma
  • Severe bleeding and amputations
  • Internal bleeding
  • Minor wound care
  • Burns
  • Sprains and strains
  • Opioid Poisoning Response using naloxone medication (nasal spray)
Course Availability
  • British Columbia
Assessment
Assessment

All participants take a written exam at the end of the course. 

Delivery Method
In-class
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