Intermediate First Aid Equivalent (Blended) - SFA
A more flexible version of Intermediate First Aid, the blended course combines 8 hours of online learning with 8 hours of in-person training. Equivalent to Standard First Aid & CPR C, this WorkSafeBC-certified course leads to OFA Level 2 certification.
**The online module must be completed before your in-person session. Participants who have not completed the online portion will not be permitted and will need to rebook and pay again.
Become an Intermediate First Aid Attendant
This WorkSafeBC-approved Intermediate First Aid Equivalent course equips you with essential skills to handle workplace emergencies, with the flexibility of online modules followed by in-person training sessions. It combines comprehensive online theory with hands-on practical training, providing a thorough foundation for emergency response in various industries.
Key Benefits of the Blended Course
- Flexible Learning: Start with online modules that cover theory, regulations, and basic first aid principles, allowing you to complete part of the course at your own pace.
- In-Person Practical Training: Hands-on sessions focus on assessing injuries, performing CPR & AED, managing fractures, burns, and respiratory issues.
- WorkSafeBC Compliance: Designed in alignment with updated safety regulations, this course prepares participants for the WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2) certification exam.
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Is This Course Right for You?
- Pathway to Certification: This course offers a clear path to obtaining the Intermediate First Aid Equivalent (Standard First Aid & CPR C) certification, valid for three years. To complete the certification, participants must successfully pass both online modules and in-class exams with a minimum 70% passing grade.
- Preparedness for High-Risk Workplaces: Ideal for industries requiring emergency response training, this course meets WorkSafeBC and CSA standards, making it perfect for those in high-risk environments.
Course Overview:
- Format: Blended – Online Theory + In-Person Practical
- Duration: 16 hours total (self-paced online component + in-class practical training)
- Locations: Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Burnaby, Vancouver
- Certification: Valid for 3 years upon successful completion
- WorkSafeBC-approved Exam: Includes both written and practical assessments
- No Prior Experience Required
This course provides the flexibility you need while maintaining rigorous training standards, equipping you to effectively respond to emergencies in the workplace.
Recertification
For those looking to renew their certification, please note that recertification requires full completion of the Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2) course. There is no shorter option for recertification; all participants must complete the full course to ensure they are up-to-date with the latest WorkSafeBC standards, techniques, and CSA-aligned curriculum.
Updates to WorkSafeBC Regulations
Replacing the former OFA Level 2 program, this course meets current WorkSafeBC and CSA standards to ensure participants receive updated, comprehensive training. For more information on the latest regulations, please see the following resources on WorkSafeBC's website:
Course Details
Intermediate First Aid (SFA) Topics Covered
This course includes:
- The Red Cross
- Preparing to Respond
- The EMS System
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway Emergencies
- Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
- First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
- Wound Care
- Head and Spine Injuries
- Bone, Muscle, & Joint Injuries
- Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Environmental Emergencies
- Poisons (includes opioid poisoning)
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Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Intermediate First Aid Equivalent (Blended) - SFA course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Victoria | Langford | Esquimalt | Sooke | Cobble Hill | Mill Bay | Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cedar | Ladysmith | Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Port Alberni | Coombs | Parksville | Campbell River | Saltspring Island | Pender Island | Powell River | Gabriola Isand | Burnaby | Coquitlam | Delta | Langley | Maple Ridge | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Langley |
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at info@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.