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A certificate endorsement to OFA 1 or OFA 2 covering transportation of injured workers as required by Schedule 3-A.

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Transportation Endorsement

Transportation Endorsement

A certificate endorsement to OFA 1 or OFA 2 covering transportation of injured workers as required by Schedule 3-A.

The WorkSafeBC Transportation Endorsement is a one-day certificate endorsement for those with current Occupational First Aid Level 1 or Occupational First Aid Level 2 certification, focusing specifically on the transport of injured workers to medical aid. This program includes patient packaging for transport, including supine and lateral positioning for trauma, 3/4 prone drainage and position of comfort, and a review of patient assessment (OFA Level 1 standard), critical airway, breathing and circulatory intervention with C-Spine management.

To participate in this program, participants must hold a current OFA Level 1 or Equivalent certificate at a minimum.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, a mask that securely covers the nose, mouth, and chin is mandatory for the duration of the course. You can check out our Resources section to read our full COVID-19 Safety Plan.

Full Course Length 8 hours
Recertification 8 hours

Course Details

Topics Covered

Transportation Endorsement includes:

  • Reviewing Priority Action Approach
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  • ABC Assessments
  • Airway Emergencies (Jaw Thrust)
  • Pocket Mask with Jaw Thrust
  • Oral Airway
  • Preparing Patients for Transport
  • Supine Positions
  • Lateral Positions
  • Securing Techniques
  • Primary Survey
  • Applying a Hard Collar

Certification

You will receive your permanent wallet certificate at the end of the day after successfully completing the written exam and demonstrating all skills. Certification expiry will match current OFA 1 or OFA 2 certification expiry date.

Training Schedules & Locations
There are no certification classes at this time. Please check back.

Recertification

Training Schedules & Locations
There are no recertification classes at this time. Please check back.

Materials

Emergency First Aid & CPR Manual

The Transportation Endorsement course includes the following materials:

  • WorkSafeBC Transportation Endorsement Participant Guide (hard copy)

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Replacement certs

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Who should take this course?

  • OFA Level 1 or OFA Level 2 certificate holders required by Schedule 3-A to hold Transportation Endorsement

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Transportation Endorsement 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 to arrange a group course.

I found Gary to be very passionate about the subject matter. His enthusiasm helped keep the class motivated and focused. A very good course!!

Nicole Cuddy Emergency Childcare First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

I thought the instructor was one of the best I have ever had. He continued a good pace, was humorous at times and explained the material in a clear manner. Thank-you Mike. It was fun. 

Linda M. Occupational First Aid Level 1, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Excellent instructor, enthusiastic, really wanted us to learn & understand the content. Thank you.

Lisa Rintoul Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Great teacher, excellent superbe instructor!!!

Fabiolah Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Good refresher course - learned more than at St. John Ambulance!

Paul Callow CPR C, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Nathan was thorough, high energy and very friendly! Working with barriered youth can be a challenge and Nathan was absolutely fantastic with our group!

Julia-Anne Morris Basic First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Thank you for another great course! I don't live in B.C. any more, but always plan my recerts for when I am visting Victoria."

Julia Mills CPR-HCP, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

I loved the creative use of props, the high energy and excitement, the strong focus and clear communication, the instructor's sense of humour, and how simply all the content was organized. This was a fun, informative and well-instructed experience. Impressive - and I don't get easily impressed!

Tannauz Rahimpour Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Everythng went smoothly, and the instructor was fantastic and could not have done a better job."

Peter Mann CPR-C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

I have always done St. John Ambulance first aid training. This course was taught differently but was more effective due to more hands on training. I will definitely return to Alert First Aid for my re-certification. Thank you!!

Rene Cyr Standard First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials
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