Occupational First Aid Level 1 Call Now 604 617 0211
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:
| 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).
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 (newer version)
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 (older version)
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WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - Out of Jurisdiction (newer version)
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - Out of Jurisdiction (older version)
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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)
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*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)
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*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)
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St. John Ambulance - Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
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MedAire - (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Worksite First Aid Level 1
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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
Canadian Red Cross - Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross - Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
$ 100.00 $ 95.00
- Mon, Jun 21, 2021 - Mon, Jun 21, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details : Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. Parking location link will be provided in course registration email.
register Next Date
- Tue, Jun 22, 2021 - Tue, Jun 22, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 2
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Wed, Jun 23, 2021 - Wed, Jun 23, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00
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Unit # 116 Building - 9547
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152nd Street , Surrey BC V3R 5Y5 - PARKING: Please park in any unmarked (unreserved) parking stall on the premises of building # 9547 (Against the fence opposite to the Greek Islands restaurant).
register Next Date
- Thu, Jun 24, 2021 - Thu, Jun 24, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 2
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Fri, Jun 25, 2021 - Fri, Jun 25, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 7
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Sat, Jun 26, 2021 - Sat, Jun 26, 2021
- 08:15 - 04:30 $ Available Seats 1
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Sun, Jun 27, 2021 - Sun, Jun 27, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 3
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details : Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. Parking location link will be provided in course registration email.
- Mon, Jun 28, 2021 - Mon, Jun 28, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 5
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details : Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. Parking location link will be provided in course registration email.
- Tue, Jun 29, 2021 - Tue, Jun 29, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 4
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details : Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. Parking location link will be provided in course registration email.
- Wed, Jun 30, 2021 - Wed, Jun 30, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 8
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details : Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. Parking location link will be provided in course registration email.
- Fri, Jul 2, 2021 - Fri, Jul 2, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 7
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
,
152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Sat, Jul 3, 2021 - Sat, Jul 3, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 3
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details : Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. Parking location link will be provided in course registration email.
- Sun, Jul 4, 2021 - Sun, Jul 4, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 7
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Tue, Jul 6, 2021 - Tue, Jul 6, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 6
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Wed, Jul 7, 2021 - Wed, Jul 7, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 6
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
,
152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Thu, Jul 8, 2021 - Thu, Jul 8, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 7
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Fri, Jul 9, 2021 - Fri, Jul 9, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 6
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Sat, Jul 10, 2021 - Sat, Jul 10, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 9
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details : Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. Parking location link will be provided in course registration email.
- Mon, Jul 19, 2021 - Mon, Jul 19, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 8
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
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152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Tue, Jul 20, 2021 - Tue, Jul 20, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 8
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
,
152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Fri, Jul 23, 2021 - Fri, Jul 23, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 8
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
,
152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
- Sat, Jul 24, 2021 - Sat, Jul 24, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 9
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
,
152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details : Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. Parking location link will be provided in course registration email.
- Sat, Jul 31, 2021 - Sat, Jul 31, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 8
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Unit # 108 Building - 10334
,
152 A Street , Surrey BC V3R 4G8 - Parking details: Please park on 103 A Ave, on the road. A parking location link will be provided in the course registration email.
