WorkSafe BC Intermediate First-aid (formerly 5 day OFA 2)

Updated course changes coming October 2024

WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 2 teaches you the necessary skills to respond effectively to workplace emergencies. This Advanced Occupational First Aid Level 2 course is designed for industry that is located in close proximity to hospitals (less than 20 min.) First Aid skills include; minor wound care, upper limb immobilization techniques, CPR & obstructed airway management, as well as medical conditions and regulatory requirements by WorkSafe BC.

Upon successful completion of a practical exam and written exam, successful candidates will be certified to work as workplace first aid attendants for 3 years. Level 2 First Aid initial certification requires course attendance and full participation.

Pre-requisite: None

Course Length: 16 hours 
Certification: 3 years

Course Hours:
• 8:15 am start time (8:30 am after paperwork)
• 30 minutes for lunch
• 5 pm end time
There will also be a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break as well.

Course Requirements:

• Candidates must be 16 years of age to be certified
• In good health and physical condition
• Provide valid photo ID to the Evaluator prior to examinations
• Students must prepay to secure a seat
• All class hours are mandatory

Level 2 First Aid Course Topics:

• Scene Assessment and Initial Patient Evaluation
• Responding to Unresponsive Patients
• Self-Ambulatory Walk-In Patients
• Minor Injuries & Minor Wound Care
• RSI Injuries
• Burn Management
• Upper Limb Fractures and Dislocations
• Cervical Spine Support (C-Spine)
• Critical Interventions
• Airway Management Techniques
• Respiratory Failure and Distress Management
• Shock Management
• Cardiac Arrest/CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Eye Injuries
• Medical Conditions
• Environmental Illnesses
• Lower Limb Fractures and Dislocations

Get your OFA Level 2 First Aid Attendant certification at Turner Group's First Aid training agency in Kelowna, BC.

For private groups of 8 or more please contact firstaid@turnergroup.ca for available dates.