Mainland Safety Training Company

The WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 1 course is an 8-hour program, including coffee and lunch breaks. In order to be successful, candidates must demonstrate practical skill competency, achieve a minimum of 70% on a multiple choice exam and attend the full course. On successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3-year certification.

Course Prerequisites

Must be at least 16 years of age and be physically able to perform all of the First Aid tasks required to complete the learning tasks. Personal identification is required prior to the Occupational First Aid Attendant certification. No experience is necessary.

What you will learn:

Priority Action Approach
Primary Survey – Conscious patient / Unconscious patient
Cervical spine control
Airway and Breathing interventions
Haemorrhage control
One person CPR
Minor injuries which require medical aid
Management of soft tissue injuries
Records and reports

Course details and timings (modules )

ACTIVITY	TOPIC
MODULE 1
DISCUSSION	CLASSROOM INTRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
DISCUSSION	ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY
DISCUSSION	BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION
INTRO/VIDEO	HOW THE BODY WORKS
DISCUSSION/VIDEO	PRIORITY ACTION APPROACH (PAA)
VIDEO/DEMO 1-01	PRIMARY SURVEY RESPONSE WORKER
PRACTICE 1-01	PRIMARY SURVEY RESPONSE WORKER
VIDEO/DEMO 1-02	REPOSITION AN INJURED WORKER
PRACTICE 1-02	REPOSITION AN INJURED WORKER
DEMO 1-03	PRIMARY SURVEY UNRESPONSIVE WORKER
PRACTICE 1-03	PRIMARY SURVEY UNRESPONSIVE WORKER
VIDEO/DEMO 1-04	REPOSITION AN INJURED WORKER
PRACTICE 1-04	REPOSITION AN INJURED WORKER
DISCUSSION	PRIORITY ACTION APPROACH WALK-IN WORKER
VIDEO/DEMO 1-05	PRIORITY ACTION APPROACH TO THE WALKING WORKER
PRACTICE 1-05	PRIORITY ACTION APPROACH TO THE WALKING WORKER
DEMO 1-06	PRIORITY ACTION APPROACH WALK-IN WORKER LACERATION
PRACTICE 1-06	PRIORITY ACTION APPROACH WALK-IN WORKER LACERATION
DISCUSSION	WOUNDS REFERRED TO MEDICAL AID
VIDEO	SHOULDER STRAIN
VIDEO	BACK STRAIN
MODULE 2
DISCUSSION	AIRWAY AND BREATHING EMERGENCIES
INSTRUCTOR DEMO 2-01	PARTIAL AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION-RESPONSIVE WORKER
PRACTICE 2-01	PARTIAL AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION-RESPONSIVE WORKER
INSTRUCTOR DEMO 2-02	COMPLETE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION-RESPONSIVE WORKER
PRACTICE 2-02	COMPLETE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION-RESPONSIVE WORKER
DISCUSSION	CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
VIDEO	CHEST PAIN
DISCUSSION	UNRESPONSIVE WORKER
SKILL ONLY PRACTICE 2-03	VENTILATING A MANNEQUIN WITH A POCKET MASK
INSTRUCTOR DEMO 2-04	CPR RESPIRATORY/CARDIAC ARREST
PRACTICE 2-04	CPR RESPIRATORY/CARDIAC ARREST
INSTRUCTOR DEMO 2-05	CPR RESPIRATORY/CARDIAC ARREST WITH AED
PRACTICE 2-05	CPR RESPIRATORY/CARDIAC ARREST WITH AED
DISCUSSION	MEDICAL CONDITIONS
VIDEO	ASTHMA
VIDEO	ANAPHYLAXIS
VIDEO	EPINEPHRINE
MODULE 3
LECTURE/DISCUSSION	SHOCK AND BLEEDING
INSTRUCTOR DEMO 3-01	INTERNAL BLEEDING- UNRESPONSIVE LAYING FACE UP
PRACTICE 3-01	INTERNAL BLEEDING- UNRESPONSIVE LAYING FACE UP
GUIDED PRACTICE 3-02	LOOP TIE/ PRESSURE BANDAGE/ ELASTIC VELCRO STRAP
LECTURE/DISCUSSION	MEDICAL CONDITIONS
MODULE 4
REVIEW LESSON	PRACTICAL SCENARIOS
MODULE 5
WRITTEN TEST	25 MCQ
WRAP UP	ISSUE CERTIFICATES TO SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

Certificates accepted in B.C.

The first aid certificates shown here are accepted in B.C. workplaces. These examples should help you determine if a worker has proper certification to be a first aid attendant.

Certificates are listed in reverse alphabetical order according to the name of the issuing agency (in other words, from Z to A).

OFA Level 1 and Equivalencies

WorkSafeBC - Level 1 (newer version)

WorkSafeBC - Level 1 (older version)

WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - Out of Jurisdiction (newer version)

WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - Out of Jurisdiction (older version)

WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - EMA First Responder* (newer version)

*Restricted to Municipal Fire Service only. Valid only if signed by a fire chief.

WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - EMA First Responder* (older version)

*Restricted to Municipal Fire Service only. Valid only if signed by a fire chief.

WorkSafeBC - Restricted Level 1 Certificate* (newer version)

*Contact Certification Services for more information about restricted Level 1 certificates. 604.276.3090 or 1.888.621.SAFE (7233), local 3090; email Certification@worksafebc.com.

WorkSafeBC - Restricted Level 1 Certificate* (older version)

*Contact Certification Services for more information about restricted Level 1 certificates. 604.276.3090 or 1.888.621.SAFE (7233), local 3090; email Certification@worksafebc.com.

St. John Ambulance - Standard First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)

St. John Ambulance - Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)

MedAire - (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)

Lifesaving Society - Worksite First Aid Level 1

EMP Canada - Workplace for B.C. Level 1

Canadian Red Cross - B.C. Workplace Emergency First Aid (older version)

Canadian Red Cross - B.C. Workplace Emergency First Aid - Out of Jurisdiction (older version)

Canadian Red Cross - BC Workplace Emergency First Aid (CPR/AED level A) e-certificate

Red Cross BC Workplace Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level A ticket

Canadian Red Cross - Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

Canadian Red Cross - Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

$ 100.00 $ 95.00

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 - Sat, Apr 17, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Seats are full you can
register Next Date

Sat, Apr 24, 2021 - Sat, Apr 24, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Seats are full you can
register Next Date

Sat, May 1, 2021 - Sat, May 1, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 4
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Sun, May 9, 2021 - Sun, May 9, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 6
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Sat, May 15, 2021 - Sat, May 15, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 2
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite to the Greek Islands restaurant)

Mon, May 24, 2021 - Mon, May 24, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 6
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Tue, May 25, 2021 - Tue, May 25, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 7
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Wed, May 26, 2021 - Wed, May 26, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 7
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Thu, May 27, 2021 - Thu, May 27, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 7
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Fri, May 28, 2021 - Fri, May 28, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 7
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Sun, May 30, 2021 - Sun, May 30, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 4
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite the Greek Islands restaurant)

Sat, Jun 12, 2021 - Sat, Jun 12, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 9
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite to the Greek Islands restaurant)

Sat, Jul 10, 2021 - Sat, Jul 10, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 9
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite to the Greek Islands restaurant)

Sat, Aug 21, 2021 - Sat, Aug 21, 2021
08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 9
Unit # 116 Building - 9547 ,
152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5
Parking details: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite to the Greek Islands restaurant)

Occupational First Aid Level 1 Call Now 604 617 0211

Course Prerequisites

What you will learn:

Certificates accepted in B.C.

$ 100.00 $ 95.00

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