Occupational First Aid Level 3 (BC)

This WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level Three course is a 70-hour (10-day) program designed for remote worksites or employers with large workforces more than 20 minutes from medical aid. Initial certification requires full participation and course attendance plus passing both a written and practical exam. 

The course curriculum includes:

• Basic Life Support & CPR (CPR A)
• Patient assessment
• Critical airway & respiratory, interventions with C-Spine management, including insertion of oral airways, use of oxygen therapy equipment and bag valve mask
• Circulatory interventions and management
• Small wound, soft tissue, and fracture management
• Rapid transport criteria
• Suction

This training is being done in partnership with a WorkSafeBC Approved First Aid training provider. 

Class starts at 8:30 AM Sharp! No late participants will be admitted.

 
In order to be successful, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple-choice exam. On successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3-year certification. 

NOTE:  Participants will be working in pairs/groups and will have physical contact with each other during the practical portions of the course. Should you have any concerns about this, please reach out to us at training@icba.ca  

Important:  Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. 

Delivery Method: Classroom Session 

Course Fee Includes: All books and materials, and upon completion a certificate valid for 3 years. 

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.  You DO NOT have to take Level 1 or Level 2before taking OFA Level 3.

Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA 3) is a 70-hour (excluding breaks) program designed for remote worksites or employers with large workforces more than 20 minutes from medical aid.