WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid
(formerly OFA L2)
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| WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid (formerly OFA2) | Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street |
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| WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid (formerly OFA2) | Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street |
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| WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid (formerly OFA2) | Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street |
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Register |
| WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid (formerly OFA2) | Vancouver Island Office – 605 Discovery Street |
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Register |
What is Intermediate First Aid?
Intermediate first aid is a 14-hour program (excluding breaks) designed to provide lifesaving first aid skills to workers in industry. This course covers all the material from the Basic First Aid course, and expands on additional first aid topics. Participants will also be given additional skills practice and scenarios to help build confidence as a certified first aid attendant in the workplace.
Who Should Take this Course
- Workers who need WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid certification
- Workplace first aid attendants
- Supervisors and safety representatives
- Construction, forestry, marine, industrial, and trades workers
- Employers needing compliant workplace first aid coverage
- Students upgrading from Basic First Aid
Prerequisites
No previous first aid training is required. Candidates must be able to understand and perform the first aid skills required to show competency in essential life saving skills. Although all individuals may take this course, candidates must be over 16 years of age in order to practice their skills in BC workplaces.
Intention
Instructors and course participants are encouraged to assist in improving pre-hospital care of injured workers by promoting:
- Workplace compliance with the first aid regulation
- Effective interaction between employers, supervisors, workers, and attendants
- Efficient co-operation with higher levels of medical care, such as the advanced first aid attendant, BC Ambulance Service, and hospital emergency personnel
Course content
- Priority Action Approach
- Scene Assessment
- Primary Survey
- Transportation Decision
- Secondary Survey
- Airway Emergencies
- Breathing Emergencies
- Circulatory Emergencies
- CPR A (Adult) & AED
- Major and Minor Bleeding
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Head Neck and Spinal Injuries
- Ear, Eye and Nose Injuries
- Burns
- Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Environmental Emergencies
What you will Receive with this Course
- A WorkSafeBC certificate in Intermediate First Aid – valid for 3 years – issued immediately upon completion
- A paper version of the Intermediate First Aid – Training Manual
What you get During Instruction
- A large classroom but small class size
- Attentive and experienced instructor care
- More realistic simulations with extra props and real tools
- Spaces to relax before, during breaks and after your class
- Free WiFi and electronic charging stations
- Free coffee and tea during all open hours of the site
- A selection of snacks and treats for a small donation
Certification
To qualify for intermediate first aid certification, the candidate must participate in a minimum of 14 hours of training and successfully complete the course objectives as taught and evaluated by an instructor authorized by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WorkSafeBC). Certification is valid for three years from the date of completion of the intermediate training course. First aid attendants who’s ticket is expired are no longer permitted to perform the duties of a first aid attendant in BC workplaces; please re-certify before your ticket expires.
Recertification
Under regulation, to renew an intermediate certificate, a candidate must successfully retake the first aid course. This will aid in refreshing your skills, learn about any changes to standards and best practices, and help to build confidence in your abilities again. Students who are re-certifying with Be Prepared First Aid Vancouver Island will also receive a discount on this course as a returning student. A recertification student must attend this course before the date of expiration of their previous certification.
Practical skills
This course requires full participation. Students must successfully demonstrate all essential skills for intermediate first aid. We offer a great deal of practice, and unsuccessful skills demonstrations will be given the opportunity to correct to ensure competency. Should students still struggle with practical skills, students will be required to perform practical skill remediation and must be completed after the written examination on the day of the course.
Written
Students who participate in the WorkSafeBC intermediate first aid program will be required to complete a written exam at the end of day 2. This consists of a 66 question multiple choice exam. Students will be required to obtain a score of 70% (47/66).
Candidates may attempt a second examination no sooner than 24 hours after the first attempt. Candidates who choose not to attempt a second examination within 60 days of the first examination will be required to repeat the entire course of instruction prior to being eligible for another examination. Should the second examination also result in failure, the candidate must undergo a full course of instruction to be eligible for another examination.
Why Train with Be Prepared First Aid?
Be Prepared First Aid Vancouver Island provides professional, practical, and student-focused first aid training. Our instructors bring real-world emergency response experience into the classroom and help students build confidence before they are needed in an actual emergency.
- 20+ years of proven training and first aid experience
- Hands-on practical learning
- Clear, supportive instruction
- Central Victoria training location
- On-site group training options available
Resources
Intermediate First Aid book – electronic version
Note: You will receive a paper version of this book to keep on the first day of class
Intermediate – Participant Guide – Version 4 – 10 July 2024-2
WorkSafeBC First Aid Record – electronic version
Can be digitally filled in or printed
WorkSafeBC Patient Handouts – electronic version
Required to be handed to the injured person for home care and follow-up care
Ready to Register?
View our upcoming WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid course dates or contact us to ask about group training at your workplace or community location.
Payment Options
Credit Card (online or in-person) / E-transfer (online) / Debit (on-site) / Cash (on-site)
Credit Card
Simply proceed with registration online and you will be prompted to enter your credit card information. Prefer to pay in-person? Simply come into our office at 605 Discovery Street and we can help you.
E-transfer
To pay via E-transfer, set us up as a payee in your banks e-transfer area.
Name: Be Prepared VI
Email: [email protected].
Note: Please place the the registrants name in the notes section so we can match your payment to the correct person.
Debit or Cash
Simply come into our office at 605 Discovery Street and we can help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Intermediate First Aid the same as OFA 2?
WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid replaces what many people previously knew as Occupational First Aid Level 2, or OFA 2.
Who needs WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid?
Workers may need Intermediate First Aid depending on the workplace hazard rating, location, number of workers, and employer first aid requirements.
Where is the course offered?
Be Prepared First Aid Vancouver Island offers training at our Victoria location and may provide group training options across Vancouver Island.
I’m not sure I’m ready for this course
Don’t worry, we have highly trained and experienced instructors who are here to support you in this program. We pride ourselves in a high success rate and are willing to take the time to help you as best we can. Accommodations for different learning styles and abilities are available. You can contact us for more support or answer your questions.
How do I register?
You can register through the course calendar or contact Be Prepared First Aid Vancouver Island directly for help choosing the right course.
Whats the difference between Basic and Intermediate First Aid?
Basic First Aid is a 1-day course geared towards essential life saving skills and knowledge of what you may encounter as an attendant. While Intermediate First Aid is a 2-day course that covers all the basic skills and adds on additional skills/abilities that may benefit workers who can return-to-work with the care you learn to provide.
Do you offer this course as a blended (online) program?
As this is the official WorkSafeBC program, we are unable to provide this course as a blended option. However, you can register for our Standard First Aid with CPR C (blended) course which is now an approved equivalency course.