First Aid Courses

The OFA Level 3 First Aid Exam Challenge is a 2-day course designed to sign you off for your 3-year WorkSafeBC OFA level 3 ticket. The prerequisites for this course are a OFA Level 3 certificate that is still current/valid within the past 6 months, and a CPR-A or higher certificate that has been taken within the past 6 months. This class is ideal for people who have had many years experience in level 3 First aid, we recommended taking the full OFA Level 3 course at least three times before signing up for the exam challenge. Written and practical exams are required. A minimum mark of 70% is required, on both the written and practical exams, to successfully complete the Level 3 First Aid Exam Challenge A 3-year Level 3 First Aid certificate will be issued on successful completion. The OFA L3 Workbook/Textbook can be purchased for a $50.00 fee, contact ABCB for more details.

  Transportation Endorsement is a one day/8 hour add-on course of OFA Level 1 and 2 attendants. This course covers hard collar application and securing (immobilizing) a patient on the spine board in preparation for transport. Prerequisite is a valid OFA Level 1 or 2 certificate. Valid for 3 years or until the expiry of the OFA Level 1 or 2 certificate. Transportation Endorsement Certificates are issued at the end of the course upon successful completion.

  First Aid Level 2   is a 35-hour first aid course primarily designed for the urban first aid attendant but is applicable whenever the WorkSafeBC Regulations require certification to the OFA 2 Level. First Aid Level 2 covers the basics of airway, breathing and circulation which includes how to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress, bleeding control, Shock and one person CPR. In addition, patient assessment, upper limb splinting and minor wound care are covered. Course fees include textbooks and exam. Written and practical exams are required after the course is completed. A minimum mark of 70% is required, on both the written and practical exams, to successfully complete the course. A 3 year certificate will be issued on successful completion for First Aid level 2.

  This WorkSafeBC Level 3 First Aid is a 70-hour first aid course designed with the rural or attendant in industry in mind. A prerequisite for employment with the BC Ambulance Service, many ski patrols and some Fire/Police Departments. Covers the basics of airways, breathing and circulation - includes how to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress, bleeding control, Shock and one and two person CPR. In addition, continuing patient assessment, hard collar application, securing a patient to a spine board, upper and lower limb splinting and minor wound care are covered. Completion of records and reports are an integral part of the course. First Aid Level 3 First Aid Course fees include textbooks and exam. Monday to Friday  8 am to 4 pm Written and practical exams are required after the course is completed. A minimum mark of 70% is required, on both the written and practical exams, to successfully complete the Level 3 First aid course. A 3-year Level 3 First Aid certificate will be issued on successful completion.