WorkSafeBC Advanced First-Aid

Advanced First Aid (Level 3 OFA 3)

This advanced Occupational First Aid (Level 3) course is designed to prepare First Aid attendants to work in rural and remote areas and heavy industry settings. Considered the industry standard, this course is often a prerequisite for employment with the BC Ambulance Service, ski patrols, and fire/police departments.

Participants Will Learn:

• CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training

• Basics of airway, breathing, and circulation

• Management of breathing distress

• One- and two-person CPR & obstructed airway management

• Bleeding control

• Shock management

• Minor wound care

• Upper and lower limb splinting and immobilization techniques

• Spinal immobilization, including securing a patient to a spine board and applying a hard collar

• A range of medical conditions and WorkSafeBC regulatory requirements

• Completing appropriate records, reports, and ongoing patient assessment

Course Length & Certification

• Course Length: 80 hours

• Certification: Upon successful completion of the practical and written exams, candidates will be certified for 3 years

Course Hours

• Start time: 8:15 am (8:30 am after paperwork)

• Lunch: 30 minutes

• End time: 5:00 pm

• Breaks: Mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks included

Course Requirements

• Participants must be 16 years of age or older and in good health and physical condition

• Participants must provide the instructor with valid government-issued ID

• Participants must prepay to secure a seat in the course

• A minimum mark of 70% is required on both the written and practical exams to successfully complete the course

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