Advanced First Aid (OFA Level 3)
OFA Level 3 is an occupational first aid course for an advanced first aid attendant working remotely. If your workplace is more than 20 minutes from an ambulance and has a large staff OR has a moderate to high risk of injury, this course is for you!
Description
The WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level Three (OFA Level 3) course is two weeks of first aid training designed for attendants working in remote locations or at worksites with many employees that is further than 20 minutes by road from the closest ambulance station. Initial certification requires full participation and course attendance plus passing both a written and practical exam. Upon successful completion the participant will receive certification that is valid for three years. There is no pre-requisite for this course. You do not have to take Level 1 or Level 2 to take OFA Level 3.
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