OFA Level 1 Courses in Vancouver
Become a confident and capable first aid attendant with our comprehensive WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA Level 1) course in Vancouver. Designed to equip you with vital life-saving skills, this training program will teach you to effectively handle emergencies in a workplace settings.
Our expert instructors, with a wealth of real-world experience, will guide you through a highly interactive and hands-on learning experience. With our guidance, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to make a difference when it matters most.
This course covers not only the essential first aid techniques but also the legal requirements and guidelines for workplace safety. By completing this course, you’ll not only meet WorkSafeBC obligations but also contribute to a safer environment for yourself and your co-workers.
Enroll in our OFA Level 1 course today. Together, let’s make Vancouver safer!
- 8 hours in-class
- 105.00
Are you still wondering what an OFA Level 1 course is like?
OFA Level 1 Schedule
Included in OFA Level 1
- Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aid Attendant
- Priority Action Approach
- Repositioning an injured worker
- Wound Assessment and Treatment
- Identifying Breathing Emergencies
- Clearing an obstructed Airway
- Use of a pocket mask
- Performing CPR and using an AED
- Managing Bleeding
- Identifying signs of Anaphylactic shock
- Identifying and managing serious medical conditions
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Seizures
- Fainting
- Burn Management
Who should take OFA Level 1?
Examples of jobs and workplaces with OFA Level 1 first aid attendants:
- Offices
- Restaurants and Bars
- Small Construction Sites
- Warehouses
- Fitness Studios
- Tourism
- Retail stores
- Transit workers
- Municipal workers
- Landscapers
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will leave at the end of the day with your official WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level One certificate. Certifications expires 3 years from the date of your course.
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Detailed OFA Level 1 Course Outline
Module 1
| Activity | Topic |
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Discussion |
Classroom introduction and management |
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Discussion |
Roles and Responsibility |
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Discussion |
Barriers to communication |
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Intro / Video |
How the body works |
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Discussion / video |
Priority Action Approach (PAA) |
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Video / demo 1-01 |
Primary Survey responsive worker |
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Practice 1-01 |
Primary Survey responsive worker |
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Video / demo 1-02 |
Reposition an injured worker |
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Practice 1-02 |
Reposition an injured worker |
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Demo 1-03 |
Primary Survey unresponsive worker |
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Practice 1-03 |
Primary Survey unresponsive worker |
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Video / demo 1-04 |
Reposition an injured worker |
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Practice 1-04 |
Reposition an injured worker |
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Discussion |
Priority Action Approach walk in worker |
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Video / demo 1-05 |
Priority Action Approach to the walking worker |
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Practice 1-05 |
Priority Action Approach to the walking worker |
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Demo 1-06 |
Priority Action Approach walk in worker laceration |
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Practice 1-06 |
Priority Action Approach walk in worker laceration |
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Discussion |
Wounds referred to medical aid |
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Video |
Shoulder strain |
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Video |
Back Strain |
Module 2
| Activity | Topic |
|---|---|
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Discussion |
Airway & Breathing Emergencies |
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Instructor Demo 2-01 |
Partial airway obstruction - responsive worker |
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Practice 2-01 |
Partial airway obstruction - responsive worker |
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Instructor demo 2-02 |
Complete airway obstruction - responsive worker |
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Practice 2-02 |
Complete airway obstruction - responsive worker |
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Discussion |
Circulation system |
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Video |
Chest pain |
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Discussion |
Unresponsive worker |
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Skill only practice 2-03 |
Ventilating a mannequin with a pocket mask |
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Instructor demo 2-04 |
CPR. Respiratory/Cardiac arrest |
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Practice 2-04 |
CPR Respiratory/Cardiac arrest |
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Instructor demo 2-05 |
CPR Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest with AED |
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Practice 2-05 |
CPR Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest with AED |
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Discussion |
Medical conditions |
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Video |
Asthma |
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Video |
Anaphylaxis |
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Video |
Epinepherine |
Module 3
| Activity | Topic |
|---|---|
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Lecture / Discussion |
Shock and bleeding |
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Instructor demo 3-01 |
Internal bleeding – unresponsive laying face up |
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Practice 3-01 |
Internal bleeding – unresponsive laying face up |
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Guided practice 3-02 |
Loop tie / pressure bandage / Elastic Velcro strap |
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Instructor demo 3-03 |
External bleeding – responsive sitting |
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Practice 3-03 |
External bleeding – responsive sitting |
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Guided practice 3-04 |
Tourniquet |
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Lecture / Discussion |
Medical Conditions |
Module 4
| Activity | Topic |
|---|---|
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Review Lesson |
Practical scenarios |
Module 5
| Activity | Topic |
|---|---|
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Written test |
25 multiple choice questions |
Private OFA Level 1 Course at your Workplace
Book Fundamental First Aid to provide first aid training at your worksite.
We bring all the materials and equipment needed to certify your staff in Occupational First Aid Level 1 on-site anywhere in Greater Vancouver!
OFA Level 1 FAQ's
Occupational First Aid Level 1, is a basic workplace first aid course designed and approved by WorkSafeBC. Upon successful completion of this course you will be given an OFA 1 certificate which will qualify you to work as a first aid attendant on a work site in British Columbia.
The difference between WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 1 and Level 2 is that OFA Level 1 is only a one-day course meant for first aid attendants that are working with a small number of co-workers or on a low-risk worksite, while OFA Level 2 is a one-week course meant for first aiders that are working with a large number of coworkers or on a higher risk worksite.
No. The term ‘CPR-C’ is often referred to as a “level” of CPR, but it is just referring to whether or not a course teaches CPR techniques for different sized people. If a course has the term ‘CPR-A’, this means that you will only learn CPR techniques for adults. If a course has the term ‘CPR-B’, you will only learn CPR techniques for children and infants. If the course has the term ‘CPR-C’, this means that you will learn CPR techniques for everyone; children, infants and adults.
OFA Level 1 is specifically meant to train first aid attendants that are responsible for their co-workers, and since it is very rare that a child is working, this course only includes ‘CPR-A’ (adult CPR).
No. As you may have noticed above, Standard First Aid is recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to OFA Level 1. This means that you can work as an OFA Level 1 first aid attendant with a Standard First Aid certificate. However, if your workplace requires Standard First Aid, an OFA Level 1 certificate will not suffice. This is because a Standard First Aid course is a two-day course (as opposed to one-day for OFA 1) and it covers several topics that are not included in OFA Level 1. For example, OFA Level 1 does not cover child or infant CPR, slings and splints, environmental illnesses, or poisons. Therefore, if you are not sure if you need OFA Level 1 or Standard First Aid, you should take the two-day Standard First Aid to cover your bases.
No, this course is not offered as an online course. In-person instruction is essential to evaluating the skills of the first aid attendant therefore WorkSafeBC requires that Occupational First Aid courses in Vancouver take place with a qualified instructor present.
This course is an 8 hour course scheduled to take place over a typical work day. You will have 7 hours of training time, as well as a 30 minute lunch break and two 15 minute coffee breaks.
At Fundamental First Aid we offer free water, coffee and tea and we have a fridge and microwave available if you want to bring your own lunch. There is also a great little diner within walking distance if you want to run out for some food during your break.
Yes, there is a 25 question multiple choice exam that you will complete at the end of your class. You have 30 minutes to complete the test, and you must get 18 of the questions correct in order to pass the course.
All employers in British Columbia who have more than 10 employees working at the same time are required to have a certified Occupational First Aid (OFA) attendant on site. The number of attendants, and the level of certification required by the attendants, is determined by 3 factors as outlined in Schedule 3-A of the WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation:
- Number of employees working at the same time
- Distance to the closest hospital (via ambulance)
- Risk of injury at the worksite (low risk, moderate risk, or high risk)
In order to determine whether your work site is low risk, moderate risk, or high risk, you will need to refer to the WorkSafeBC website to find your classification unit by clicking here.
Once you know your risk classification, click here to check Schedule 3-A to determine your minimum level of first aid.
If you would like help determining the level of first aid that is required at your workplace, please contact us at info@fundamentalfirstaid.ca, or click the chat bot on the bottom right of your screen!
Yes, all of our public courses are held at our training facility in Vancouver. Check out the map below to see where we offer the absolute best OFA Level 1 courses in Vancouver.
Certificates accepted in B.C.
The first aid certificates shown here are accepted in B.C. workplaces. These examples should help you determine if a worker has proper certification to be the designated first aid attendant. Key elements that must be included in the certificate shown below:
- Agency name
- Certificate level
- First aid attendant name
- Expiry date
- Unique certificate number
- Issued in B.C., or B.C. out of jurisdiction certificate
Certificates are listed in reverse alphabetical order according to the name of the issuing agency (in other words, from Z to A).
What is OFA Level 1 Equivalent?
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 (Recertification). This certificate is only valid if issued after August 6, 2020.
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 (newer version)
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 (older version prior to July 1, 2018)
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - Out of Jurisdiction (newer version)
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - Out of Jurisdiction (older version prior to July 1, 2018)
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB) First Responder* (newer version)
*Restricted to Municipal Fire Service only. Valid only if signed by a fire chief. See WCB Guidelines G3.15(b)-2 Municipal fire departments
WorkSafeBC - Level 1 - EMALB First Responder* (older version prior to July 1, 2018)
*Restricted to Municipal Fire Service only. Valid only if signed by a fire chief.
St. John Ambulance - Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
St. John Ambulance - Emergency First Aid for Industry out of jurisdiction (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
St. John Ambulance - Standard First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
St. John Ambulance - Standard First Aid for Mines including Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
St. John Ambulance - Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
St. John Ambulance - Standard First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
St. John Ambulance - Standard First Aid for Mines (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
St. John Ambulance - Emergency First Aid for Industry out of jurisdiction (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
St. John Ambulance - Emergency First Aid for Industry out of jurisdiction (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
St. John Ambulance - Occupational First Aid Level 3 out of jurisdiction (OFA Level 3 Equivalent)
MedAire - (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Emergency First Aid
Lifesaving Society - Emergency First Aid Child & Residential Care with CPR C/AED
Lifesaving Society - Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED
Lifesaving Society - Emergency First Aid (temporary) (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Emergency First Aid Child & Residential Care (temporary) (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Emergency First Aid Out of Jurisdiction (temporary) (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Standard First Aid (temporary) (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Emergency First Aid CPR A / AED (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Emergency First Aid CPR C / AED (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Emergency First Aid Child & Residential Care CPR C / AED (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Out of Jurisdiction (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Standard First Aid CPR C / AED (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Standard First Aid CPR C / AED Recertification (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
Lifesaving Society - Worksite Fist Aid Level 1 (old version) 2018 and prior
Canadian Red Cross - B.C. Workplace Emergency First Aid (older version prior to July 31, 2018)
Canadian Red Cross - B.C. Workplace Emergency First Aid - Out of Jurisdiction (older version prior to July 1, 2018)
Canadian Red Cross - B.C. Workplace Emergency First Aid (CPR/AED level A) e-certificate
Canadian Red Cross - Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C e-certificate
Canadian Red Cross - Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C e-certificate
Canadian Red Cross - Marine Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level A e-certificate
Canadian Red Cross - Marine Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level C e-certificate
FUNDAMENTAL FIRST AID COURSES – VANCOUVER
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6A 4K4
604-841-2541
info@fundamentalfirstaid.ca