Workplace First Aid Training
We have the experience and the equipment to provide first aid training on-site at your workplace. For groups from 3 up to a maximum of 12 we can train and certify your employees at your convenience and in your place of business. Instruction is hands-on and interactive and is supported by a variety of training materials, including CPR mannequins, AED trainers, bandages and splinting materials, barrier devices, auto-injector trainers, inhalers, and more.
Listed below are the initial course offerings for our Workplace Training. Contact us for a quote to provide this service at your workplace.
Occupational First Aid Level 1
WorksafeBC OFA Level 1 hands-on and interactive one day course teaches workers how to deal with the most common occupational first-aid emergencies. At the end of this course the successful candidate will be a WorkSafeBC Occupational Level 1 (OFA Level 1) First-Aid Attendant.
Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification is suitable for a variety of jobs, and is a great addition to your resume if you’re looking for work. Applicant must be 16 years of age and be able to understand and perform the first aid skills required to complete the learning tasks. No previous first aid training is required. Certification is valid for three years from the date of completion of the level 1 training course. To renew a level 1 certificate a candidate must successfully retake the level 1 course.
Click here for course contents:
- Apply the Priority Action and modified action Approach
- reposition an injured worker
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of a designated first aid attendant
- assess soft tissue injuries
- make appropriate medical referral decisions
- first aid record keeping
- identify and correct breathing emergencies
- learn CPR and AED’s
- identify and manage common medical emergencies/conditions
- identify/manage shock
- severe bleeding management
NEW CLASSES FOR June and July 2024
One Day course for $135.00
We have 8 seats for each class
June 10 and June 12,2024
July 2 and July 4,2024
WE ARE ALSO NOW BOOKING T.E. CLASSES AFTER THE LEVEL 1 CLASSES
Contact Us to book your seat: info@bcfirstaidservices.com
Dates are tentative based on minimum bookings.
Transportation Endorsement
This one-day (8 hour) course prepares OFA Level 1 (or equivalent) and OFA Level 2 first aid attendants with the skills and knowledge needed to transport injured or ill workers to medical aid. Participants are required to perform spinal immobilization and patient transport skills as outlined in the WorkSafeBC OFA Transportation Endorsement Instructor Guide and Training Manual.
Prerequisites:
Must be age 16 or older, present a valid government issued photo ID and a current OFA Level 1 or Level 2 certificate in order to receive certification after successful completion of the course.
Click here for course contents:
- Role of the First Aid Attendant
- Priority Action Approach
- Principles of Transportation
- Packaging a Responsive Casualty with Spinal Motion Restriction
- Packaging a Responsive Casualty without Spinal Motion Restriction
- Packaging an Unresponsive Casualty
- Caring for a Casualty While in Transport
We are now booking for June and July 2024
One Day course for $135.00
We have 9 seats for each class:
June 11 and June 13,2024
July 3 and July 5,2024
Contact Us to book your seat: 250-565-4597
Dates are tentative based on minimum bookings.
Courses to be added soon:
Arctic Star First Aid Training is working on getting some St John Ambulance approved courses added to our roster. We are waiting for final certification. Please contact us if you are interested in booking any of these courses for a spring session.
Courses we are working on:
- Standard First Aid for Industry
- Occupational Level 2
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED
