Victoria Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2)
Intermediate level first aid course for industry. Replacing the WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 2 program.
This Intermediate First Aid course is the new CSA-aligned intermediate workplace first aid curriculum replacing the 1-week Occupational First Aid Level 2 program. This course meets the new amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations relating to occupational first aid (OFA).
For detailed information on these amendments, visit the following pages on WorkSafeBC's website:
• Preliminary OHS Guidelines for Part 3 – Occupational First Aid
• Backgrounder: Occupational first aid regulatory changes
• First aid requirements (web page)
Course Details
Participants must demonstrate competency in the following skills:
- Conduct a scene assessment
- Activate the workplace emergency response procedures
- Maintain support of the head and neck, initially and with a co-worker
- Open the airway with an airway opening manoevre (head-tilt chin-lift)
- Maintain an airway opening manoevre, instruct, and have a co-worker maintain (hold the head-tilt chin-lift)
- Assess for breathing
- Clear an obstructed airway
- Breathe for a worker with a pocket mask
- Perform CPR
- Deploy an AED
- Assess skin condition, and recognize shock
- Conduct a rapid body survey (RBS)
- Control bleeding with direct pressure, dressings and bandages and a tourniquet
FAQs
Are OFA Level 2 courses changing in BC?
First aid certification levels and first aid kit contents are being aligned with Canadian Standards Association standards. Level 1, 2, and 3 certificates and kits will become basic, intermediate, and advanced, respectively. The instruction time for the new intermediate (previously Level 2) first aid course is changing from five days to two days.
How is the Intermediate First Aid course different from Basic (OFA Level 1) First Aid?
While OFA Level 1 is a one-day course designed for low-risk workplaces, the Intermediate First Aid course (formerly OFA Level 2) is a 5-day intensive course. It provides lifesaving first aid skills geared toward training workplace first aid attendants in larger or urban workplaces, where there may be a greater number of workers and more complex safety requirements.
Is the OFA Level 2 course still available?
The OFA Level 2 program has been replaced by the Intermediate First Aid course, which meets updated WorkSafeBC requirements. This intermediate-level course is designed to provide comprehensive occupational first aid training for urban first aid attendants and those responsible for a large number of workers.
What certification do I receive after completing the Intermediate First Aid course?
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a WorkSafeBC First Aid Attendant certification. This attendant certification is valid for 3 years and certifies you as a Level 2 First Aid Attendant, ready to handle workplace emergencies.
What are the prerequisites for enrolling in the Intermediate First Aid course?
There are no prerequisites for the Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2) course. However, participants are encouraged to review the course materials and practice before class to be fully prepared for the intensive training.
How does this course compare to Advanced First Aid (OFA Level 3)?
OFA Level 3 is a more advanced, longer course, typically covering 70 hours of training, while the Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2) course is a 5-day intensive course focused on providing the essential skills needed for urban workplaces and larger work environments.
What are the key benefits of completing the Intermediate First Aid course?
This workplace first aid course leads to attendant certification, equipping participants with lifesaving first aid skills that meet WorkSafeBC requirements. It’s designed to help first aid attendants manage safety in more complex workplace environments and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Materials
The Intermediate First Aid course includes the following materiesl:
- WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid Participant Guide (hard copy)
Resources
Intermediate First Aid Participant GuideWhere to find us:
Visit our Victoria training courses here.
Victoria - Downtown
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2) course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Greater Victoria | Brentwood Bay | Central Saanich | Colwood | Esquimalt | Highlands | James Bay | Langford | Sidney | Sooke | Oak Bay | North Saanich | Metchosin | View Royal | Saanichton | Salt Spring Island | Gulf Islands
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.