Duncan Basic First Aid Equivalent (Blended) - EFA

Duncan Course Overview - Basic First Aid (OFA-1)

Gain the confidence to respond effectively in emergencies at home or at work with our Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1) course in Duncan. This WorkSafeBC-certified course covers essential first aid skills to help you manage critical situations where immediate action can mean the difference between life and death.

Our Duncan Basic First Aid course covers:

• Cardiac Arrest Response and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Master CPR techniques, including 30 chest compressions and rescue breaths, to maintain blood circulation.
• Choking and Airway Management: Learn how to clear blocked airways with the Heimlich maneuver and rescue breaths.
• Severe Bleeding Control: Practice applying pressure, protecting your hands, and using bandages from a first aid kit to stop bleeding.
• Fracture, Burn, and Scald Management: Develop skills to treat fractures, burns, and electric shock injuries, providing essential care until emergency services arrive.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use: Gain experience with using an AED, a critical tool in cardiac emergencies.

Led by experienced instructors in Duncan, this course emphasizes hands-on practice with real-life scenarios, building muscle memory and confidence in emergency response techniques. You’ll leave equipped with the first aid steps that could save someone’s life.

Join the Basic First Aid Training in Duncan!

Why Choose This Blended First Aid and CPR Course?

• Workplace Compliance: Meets WorkSafeBC requirements, providing you with skills for effective first aid in workplace settings.
• Hands-On Training: Master key techniques like rescue breathing, chest compressions, and placing an injured person in the recovery position.
• Professional Instruction: Taught by knowledgeable instructors, ensuring you’re prepared to assist someone who isn’t breathing or is experiencing a severe allergic reaction.
• Certification: Earn a Basic First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years and recognized by WorkSafeBC, with re-certification options available.

Course Duration:

This blended course includes 4 hours of online learning and a 4.5-hour in-person session in Duncan, covering essential skills for managing cardiac arrest, bleeding, and other life-threatening conditions until professional help arrives.

Recertification Option:

Participants needing to renew certification must complete the full blended course, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of WorkSafeBC standards and the latest first aid techniques, like safely opening an airway and managing an unconscious person.

Register for this flexible Basic First Aid course in Duncan to gain essential emergency skills.