WCB Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 2

First-aid course

Try our fun, hands on realistic first-aid training in a no pressure learning environment

OFA Level 2 or Equivalent

Did you know only 15% of Canadians say they are very confident they have the skills to help someone experiencing a heart attack or cardiac emergency?

In BC, workplace first aid attendants must have a certificate that's recognized by WorkSafeBC. There are three levels of occupational first aid (OFA). The level of first aid services required for a workplace depends on the number of workers, distance to medical aid, and industry hazard rating.

Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 2 is an intermediate level first aid training and certification course designed for urban first aid attendants. This course is typically needed for larger low-risk workplaces or higher risk workplaces within 20 minutes surface travel time to a hospital.

Course Schedule

Schedule and Online registration for Victoria BC

Schedule and Online registration for Nanaimo B.C.

Schedule and Online registration for Duncan B.C.

Schedule and Online registration for Vancouver BC

Course Content

•	Responsibilities of an OFA	•	Fractures
•	Preparing to respond	•	Abdominal & Chest Injuries
	Facial Injuries	•	Hypoxic Head Injuries
•	Partially Blocked Airways	•	Facial Burns
	Electric Shock	•	Head Trauma
•	Falls	•	Massive Bleeding
	Internal Bleeding	•	Chest pain

Course Materials

A virtual manual is included. Hard copy manuals are available for an additional $10.00.

First Aid Certification

Red Cross certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of your course, and your permanent certificate (valid for 3 years) will be emailed to you after the course has taken place.

Course Recertification

There is no recertification course for Occupational First Aid Level 2, however, if you have a valid/current Occupational First Aid Level 2 certificate and a CPR certificate taken within the past 6 months, you may challenge the exam on the last two days of a course.

If you don't see a date that works for you, please check out the First Responder course schedule - a First Responder EMA license is now considered equivalent to OFA Level 2, so you could become certified by following that pathway. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Canadian Red Cross First Aid App

The official Canadian Red Cross First Aid app puts lifesaving advice in your hands. Available for Apple and Android mobile devices, the app helps you maintain your first aid skills and respond to everyday emergencies. By downloading the app on your smartphone or tablet, you get instant access to videos (like the one below), interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice to help you maintain your life-saving skills and respond when needed. It is even fully integrated with 911, so you can call EMS from the app at any time.

Full Course Length: 35 Hours
Recertification: 14 Hours

Schedule and Online registration for Victoria BC

Click here to view the the skills we will be working on in your WCB level 2 First Aid course
Click here to view the the OFA patient assessment form
Click here to view the the WCB OFA level 2 deliberate practice document. If you want to see the first aid skill we will be working on and practice before class this will be helpful.
Click here to view the Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA 2) Reference and Training Manual

Our Clients Say

"Was an amazing experience with an awesome instructor. I had a great time and learned a lot!"

"The instructor was well informed, knew the course, and entertaining. The course was well worth the cost and time involved."

"Really awesome instructor! Made the course interesting and easy to follow. Very knowledgeable"