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
- Tue, Jan 19, 2021 - Tue, Jan 19, 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 details: 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
- Wed, Jan 20, 2021 - Wed, Jan 20, 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 details: 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
- Fri, Jan 22, 2021 - Fri, Jan 22, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 4
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Unit # 116 Building - 9547
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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)
- Tue, Jan 26, 2021 - Tue, Jan 26, 2021
- 8.15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 5
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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)
- Fri, Jan 29, 2021 - Fri, Jan 29, 2021
- 8.15 am - 04:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 7
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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, Jan 30, 2021 - Sat, Jan 30, 2021
- 8:15 am - 4.30 PM $ Available Seats 5
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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, Feb 6, 2021 - Sat, Feb 6, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 5
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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, Feb 20, 2021 - Sat, Feb 20, 2021
- 8:15 am - 4:30 PM $ Available Seats 5
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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)
- Mon, Feb 22, 2021 - Mon, Feb 22, 2021
- 8:15 am - 4:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 6
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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, Feb 26, 2021 - Fri, Feb 26, 2021
- 8:15 am - 4:30 pm $ 95.00 Available Seats 6
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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, Mar 27, 2021 - Sat, Mar 27, 2021
- 8.15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 9
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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, Apr 24, 2021 - Sat, Apr 24, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 9
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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, May 15, 2021 - Sat, May 15, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 9
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Unit # 116 Building - 9547
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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, Jun 12, 2021 - Sat, Jun 12, 2021
- 08:15 am - 04:30 pm $ Available Seats 9
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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
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Unit # 116 Building - 9547
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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
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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)
