Occupational First Aid - Level 1
WorkSafe BC OFA Level 1 is an Emergency Services Training course. Trainees learn about basic life support, CPR, wound care, and more. This course is aimed at those who will be designated workplace first aiders on job sites within 20 minutes of a hospital.
Topics Include:
The one-day Level 1 Occupational First Aid course is offered in-class. Trainees learn about the EMS system and the Check>Call>Care order of operations. They then learn how to respond to airway blockages and breathing and circulation emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, and how to perform basic wound care. Diseases, poisons, traumatic injuries and spinal injuries may also be briefly covered. Trainees must pass a written exam and may be evaluated on simulated occupational first aid scenarios as well.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Patient Assessments
- First Response and the EMS System
- Airway and Cardiovascular
- Emergencies
- Wound Care
COURSE DURATION:
- 1 Day
PREREQUISITES:
- Physical mobility and able to perform CPR
CERTIFYING BODY:
- Red Cross
CERTIFICATE EXPIRY:
- 3 Years
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING:
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