Advanced First Aid (Formerly OFA3) Coming soon

This course covers the basics of airway, breathing and circulation - including how to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress, bleeding control, shock and one and two-person CPR. In addition, continuing patient assessment, hard collar application, securing a patient to a spine board, upper and lower limb splinting and minor wound care are covered. Completion of records and reports is an integral part of the course.

In B.C. workplace first aid attendants must have a certificate that is recognized by WorkSafeBC. Students must be 16 years or older, physically and mentally capable of performing the comprehensive first aid techniques and show ability to meet the main responsibilities as stated in OHSR section 3.21. Students must: 1) pass a multiple choice exam with 70% or higher and 2) pass the practical exam with 70% to be successful in obtaining the OFA 3 certification.

Recommended for workplaces located more than 20 minutes from a hospital.

Exams contained in course dates.