OFA Level 2 Courses in Vancouver
OFA Level 2 (now called Intermediate First Aid) is a WorkSafeBC first aid course designed to meet the CSA Standard Z1210-17.
OFA Level 2 (Occupational First Aid Level 2) in Vancouver is an Intermediate Workplace First Aid course designed by WorkSafeBC. This course will equip you with vital life-saving skills and will teach you how to effectively manage emergencies in a workplace settings.
By completing this course, you’ll not only meet WorkSafeBC obligations but also contribute to a safer environment for yourself and your co-workers.
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- 2 days in-class
- 225.00
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OFA Level 2 (Intermediate First Aid) Schedule
This course runs on two consecutive days. The dates below represent the first day of the two-day course.
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OFA Level 2 Course Content
- Scene assessment
- Primary survey and transportation decisions
- Secondary survey
- Patient positioning
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Pocket mask and CPR/AED
- Airway and breathing – Conscious patients
- Airway and breathing – Unresponsive patients
- Bleeding
- Minor injuries
- Exposure to heat and cold
- Effective communication
- Major injuries
- Medical emergencies
- Head and nervous system
- Multiple patient casualties
Who should take Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2)?
Examples of jobs and workplaces with Intermediate (OFA Level 2) first aid attendants:
- Large Offices
- School Staff
- High risk Construction Sites
- Large Warehouses
- Saw Mills
- Demolition Crews
- Transit workers
- Municipal workers
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will leave at the end of the day with your official WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid OFA Level 2 certificate. Certifications expires 3 years from the date of your course.
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Private Intermediate First Aid Course at your Workplace
Book Fundamental First Aid to provide a private group first aid course at your worksite.
We bring all the materials and equipment needed to certify your staff in Intermediate First Aid on-site, anywhere in Greater Vancouver!
Frequently asked questions
OFA Level 2, or Occupational First Aid Level 2, is a two-day Intermediate First Aid course designed and approved by WorkSafeBC. Upon successful completion of this course you will be given an Intermediate First Aid, OFA 2 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 two-day course meant for first aiders that are working with a larger number of coworkers or on a higher risk worksite.
No, there are no prerequisites for Intermediate OFA Level 2 first aid. You will cover all of the material from Basic First Aid during this 2 day course.
Yes. Intermediate First Aid, or OFA Level 2, includes adult CPR training and instructions on how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
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 two-day course scheduled to take place over 2 typical work days. You will have 7 hours of training time each day, 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 66 question multiple choice exam that you will complete at the end of your class. You have 60 minutes to complete the test, and you must get 47 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 our location page to see where we are and learn more about how we offer the absolute best Intermediate OFA Level 2 First Aid courses in Vancouver.