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.
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.
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 |
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)
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)
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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
Canadian Red Cross - Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross - Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C