Basic First Aid (OCA 1)

Basic First aid (ofa 1)

The WorkSafeBC Basic FA (formally OFA 1) course is designed to teach you how to
respond to the most common and most life-threatening workplace first aid emergencies,
including CPR, bleeding, shock, and sudden medical emergencies.
This is a hands-on course with knowledgeable and friendly instructors and is an
excellent addition to anyone’s resume.

Topics covered

Duration: 8 Hour

Price: $110

Prerequisites: Be a minimum of 16 years old, Provide valid photo ID

Standard First Aid (OFA 1) Includes:

Conducting a Scene Assessment
Activating the Worksite Emergency Plan
Maintaining Support of the Head and Neck
Opening and Maintaining the Airway
Assessing for Breathing
Clearing an Obstructed Airway
Breathing for a Worker with a Pocket Mask
Performing CPR and AED
Assessing Skin Condition – Recognizing Shock
Conducting an RBS
Controlling Bleeding

Certification: Valid for 3 years, from the day of certification

Testimonials

"Michelle is obviously extremely experienced, she as a wealth of information!"

Emergency First Aid

"Very applicable stuff being taught in a safe calming environment"

Occupational First Aid

"This has been a fun and insightful session"

Occupational First Aid

"The course was fun! A lot more then i expected it that there was a good balance between instruction and practice! "

Standard First Aid

"She is so sweet & I love her personality so much. As well she really knows what she is doing & is great at explaining / showing it"

Standard First Aid

"Excellent instructor, had lots of fun and definitely learned a lot"

Occupational First Aid 3

"Really enjoyed her approach & very knowledgeable"

Emergency Child Care First Aid

"Thank you for being patient and knowledgeable"

Emergency First Aid

"Excellent presentation and applicable examples"

Emergency Child Care First Aid

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Occupational First Aid

"Great, informative class. Not boring and very easy to talk/ask questions too."

Marine Basic First Aid

"Kept us interested and on topic!"

Marine Basic First Aid

"Very informative and made me feel comfortable in my learning"

Occupational First Aid

"Was very knowledgeable and was good at conveying that knowledge"

Occupational First Aid

"Michelle gives an informative, well organized, thorough first aid course. Thank you very much!"

Occupational First Aid