Occupational First Aid Level 1

Course Description

• Topics Taught Include: Role and Responsibilities of the Occupational First Aid Attendant, Priority Action Approach (Responsive and Unresponsive patient), Primary Survey, Transport decision, ABC reassessments, Rolling a patient, Wound assessment and treatment, Completion of the First Aid Record, Decisions on referral to medical aid, Back strains, Burns, Eye injuries, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Airway obstruction management, The respiratory and circulatory system, AEDs and CPR, Shock, Bleeding emergency management, Identification and management of different medical conditions.
• The successful student will receive an OFA Level 1 Certificate

Certification

• Valid for 3 years upon successful completion of course
• This certificate is recognized in Alberta as an Emergency First Aid certificate equivalent. If your jobsite in Alberta requires a Standard First Aid certificate, ask us about your options.

Admission Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age to be certified
• Be in good health and physical condition
• Provide photographic identification to the instructor prior to issuance of a certificate
• Complete registration form prior to course commencement
• Provide a parent or guardian signature if under 19

Cost

• $90.00 - Price includes textbooks, all supplies, plus a pocket mask.

Your registration is considered "pending" until payment is received or guaranteed by a company.  Until this happens, you do not have a spot in the course.  We do accept Visa and M/C over the telephone or you can come into our office and pay cash or debit.

Time

8 Hours - one day usually held 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to course start for registration to ensure the course can begin on time.  Students who arrive after 8:30am will not be admitted.

Availability

2012 Dates
If these dates do not meet your scheduling needs, please contact us as we have a very flexible schedule.

• February 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 17(Pro D), 22, 27, 28, 29
• March 1, 2, 6, 7, 9(Pro D), 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 26, 27, 31(Sat)

If you would like to be on a waiting list for any of the full courses, please specify for which date. 

Registration

Call us at 250-562-1238 or register online

Classes are limited to 12 students per instructor. Call to check out our group rates.