Nanaimo Basic First Aid Equivalent (Blended) - EFA

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

Build the confidence to respond effectively in emergencies at home or work with our Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1) course in Nanaimo. Designed to meet WorkSafeBC standards, this course equips you with essential first aid skills to handle critical situations that can mean the difference between life and death.

Our Nanaimo 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 responses 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 control bleeding.
• Fracture, Burn, and Scald Management: Develop skills to handle fractures, burns, and electric shock injuries, providing immediate care until emergency services arrive.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use: Gain experience with using an AED, a critical tool for cardiac emergencies.

Led by skilled instructors in Nanaimo, this course emphasizes hands-on training and real-life scenarios, building muscle memory for effective emergency responses. You’ll leave equipped with essential first aid steps that could save someone’s life.

Join the Basic First Aid Training in Nanaimo!

Why Choose This Blended First Aid and CPR Course?

• Workplace Compliance: Meets WorkSafeBC standards, equipping you with skills for effective first aid in workplace settings.
• Hands-On Training: Learn vital techniques, including rescue breathing, chest compressions, and placing an injured person in the recovery position for proper blood flow.
• Professional Instruction: Taught by experienced 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 Nanaimo, covering essential skills for managing cardiac arrest, bleeding, and other life-threatening conditions until medical help arrives.

Recertification Option:

Participants renewing certification must complete the full blended course to stay current with WorkSafeBC standards and the latest first aid techniques, such as managing an unconscious person and safely opening the airway.