WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 1

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.

Upcoming Classes

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 )

Module 1

Activity Topic
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

Activity Topic
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

Activity Topic
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 alphabetical order according to the name of the issuing agency (in other words, from A to Z).

 

OFA Level 1 and Equivalencies