Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1)

Course Overview - Basic First Aid (OFA-1)

Gain essential knowledge of basic first aid techniques with our Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1) course. Designed to meet WorkSafeBC standards, this course is ideal for individuals who need workplace first aid skills. You’ll learn key techniques and how to handle life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest, severe bleeding, choking, and spinal injuries—skills that could save someone’s life before EMS arrives.

Our Basic First Aid course covers these essential areas:

• Cardiac arrest response and CPR techniques
• Choking and other airway emergencies
• Severe bleeding control and proper bandage application
• Fracture, burn, and scald management, including cooling and treating burns
• Basic CPR, including 30 compressions and two rescue breaths for adults and children

Led by experienced instructors, this course emphasizes hands-on practice and real-world scenarios. You’ll build muscle memory, learning CPR and other first aid techniques like how to stop bleeding and apply a splint—knowledge that could make a critical difference in a medical emergency.

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Why Choose This First Aid Training?

• Workplace Ready: Meets WorkSafeBC standards, equipping you with the practical skills needed to handle first aid situations at work.
• Hands-On Skills: Learn to protect your hands, wear gloves, and manage bodily fluids when helping an injured or ill person.
• Expert Instruction: Our professionals bring real-world emergency medical experience, covering essential topics such as first aid kit use, gauze application, and compression techniques.
• Certification: Receive a Basic First Aid certificate, recognized by WorkSafeBC and valid for 3 years.

Course Duration:

This 1-day course provides immediate care skills, covering basic first aid for cardiac issues, injuries, bleeding, and other medical situations, until professional help arrives. You’ll learn to check for breathing, tilt their head to open the airway, and handle injuries safely.

Recertification Option:

Please note that everyone taking this course must complete the full 1-day training, as no shorter recertification is available. The full course ensures that you’re up to date with WorkSafeBC standards and the latest first aid basics, such as managing broken bones, burns, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED).