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Our Burnaby Basic First Aid and CPR training, formerly known as OFA Level 1, is a 1-day, WorkSafeBC occupational course designed to equip you with life-saving skills through practical, in-person safety training. This first aid course combines comprehensive first aid and CPR instruction to prepare you for a wide range of emergency situations. You’ll gain the confidence to respond to workplace incidents and medical emergencies, learning essential first aid techniques and how to properly use an automated external defibrillator (AED) before professional help arrives.

Burnaby - Lougheed Mall Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1)

Burnaby - Lougheed Mall Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1)

Our Burnaby Basic First Aid and CPR training, formerly known as OFA Level 1, is a 1-day, WorkSafeBC occupational course designed to equip you with life-saving skills through practical, in-person safety training. This first aid course combines comprehensive first aid and CPR instruction to prepare you for a wide range of emergency situations. You’ll gain the confidence to respond to workplace incidents and medical emergencies, learning essential first aid techniques and how to properly use an automated external defibrillator (AED) before professional help arrives.

Course Overview - Basic First Aid (OFA-1) - Burnaby

Our Burnaby Basic First Aid course, formerly OFA Level 1, is a 1-day, WorkSafeBC-approved training designed to give you hands-on practical skills for handling emergency situations. This workplace first aid course, which combines essential first aid basics and CPR training, provides the techniques and confidence needed to assist in workplace incidents or emergency scenarios, preparing you to make a difference for someone in need before medical help arrives.

Our Burnaby Basic First Aid course covers:

This first aid course in Burnaby is one of our most popular courses, offering practical, in-person instruction at our local training facility. The course focuses on real-world scenarios to help you perform first aid effectively in a variety of situations.

  • Provide CPR-C: Learn to deliver CPR for adults, children, and infants—essential for workplace or family emergencies.

  • Manage Choking & Airway Emergencies: Understand how to assess and clear airway obstructions.

  • Control Severe Bleeding: Use bandages, gauze, and pressure techniques to stop bleeding quickly.

  • Treat Injuries: Stabilize fractures, burns, and spinal injuries using recognized first aid techniques.

  • Use AEDs and First Aid Kits: Practice using defibrillators and get familiar with the items in a standard first aid kit.

All courses are taught by experienced instructors with a strong background in emergency response and adult education. Our goal is to help you save the life of someone in need with clear, practical instruction and guided practice.

 

Enroll in a Burnaby Basic First Aid Course!

Why Choose This First Aid Training in Burnaby?

  • Workplace Ready: Meets WorkSafeBC standards, equipping you with skills to manage workplace incidents and support injured or ill persons.
  • Practical Skills: Receive hands-on training on essential techniques like protecting your hands, using gloves, controlling bodily fluids, and applying CPR.
  • Experienced Instructors: Taught by Burnaby-based emergency responders who cover essentials, from first aid kit basics to gauze application and compression techniques.
  • Certification: Receive a WorkSafeBC-recognized Basic First Aid certificate valid for 3 years. (**Canadian Red Cross Equivalent Course is Emergency First Aid and CPR Level A or C)

 

Course Duration:

This Burnaby-based, 1-day course prepares you to handle medical incidents and provide basic care until help arrives, with skills like airway management, bleeding control, and splint application.

 

Recertification Option:

Please note that a full course is required for all participants, even if you are renewing your certification. There is no shorter recertification course available, so you must complete the full 1-day training to ensure you're up to date with the latest techniques and WorkSafeBC requirements.

Full Course Length 8 hours - $99 Register Now

Course Details

Basic First Aid Course Content

  • Conducting a Scene Assessment
  • Activating the Worksite Emergency Plan
  • Maintaining Support of the Head and Neck
  • Opening and Maintaining the Airway
  • Assessing for Breathing
  • Clearing an Obstructed Airway
  • Breathing for a Worker with a Pocket Mask
  • Performing CPR and AED
  • Assessing Skin Condition – Recognizing Shock
  • Conducting an RBS
  • Controlling Bleeding

FAQs

What is Level 1 First Aid in BC

Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA 1) is an 8-hour program designed to train workers as first aid attendants in environments with relatively low risks and close access to a hospital. This WorkSafe BC course centers on providing care for injured colleagues. Attendees acquire fundamental first aid expertise essential for addressing life-threatening crises and managing everyday minor workplace injuries. Both Red Cross Emergency First Aid and Red Cross Standard First Aid have been officially acknowledged by WorkSafe BC as equivalent to OFA 1, affirming their alignment with the required standards.

What is the difference between level 1 and level 2 first aid

WorkSafe BC OFA Level 1 is a concise one-day training that equips First Aid attendants with fundamental skills to administer aid in low-risk settings or for a smaller workforce. Conversely, Level 2 entails an intensive 5-day course designed for First Aid attendants responsible for larger worker groups and high-risk job sites. OFA Level 2 features rigorous practical skills assessments to ensure certified individuals are fully prepared to apply their first aid expertise in real job-related emergencies.

What are the different levels of first aid?

This question is complicated since there are a number of different types of first aid courses. For Occupational First Aid, there are 3 levels of first aid, simply named OFA Level 1, OFA Level 2, and OFA Level 3. If you work in a marine environment and are required by Transport Canada to be certified in first aid, then there is Marine Basic First Aid and Marine Advanced First Aid. For first aid for those responsible for people in the community there is Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid. If you are caring specifically for children, Emergency Childcare First Aid is probably the best fit. If you are interested in first for the outdoors or remote situations (or are required to take first aid as an outdoor guide) then there is the 20 hour Remote First Aid, or more advanced 40 hour Wilderness First Aid. There is also an 80 hour Wilderness First Responder course for professional responders responding to remote emergencies. For the professional responders there is also the 40 hour First Responder course and the more advanced Emergency Medical Responder.

What is Occupational first aid Level 1?

Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA 1) is an 8 hour course that prepares workers to be first aid attendants in relatively low risk environments where a hospital is close by. This course is designed by Worksafe BC and focuses specifically on caring for injured coworkers. Participants will learn basic first aid skills and knowledge that are essential for handling life threatening emergencies, as well as handling more common minor injuries that can happen in the workplace. Red Cross Emergency First Aid, and Red Cross Standard First Aid are now officially recognized by Worksafe BC as equivalent to OFA 1.

What is the difference between Level 1 and 2 first aid?

Worksafe BC OFA Level 1 is a one day course meant to train a First Aid attendant in the basic skills necessary to provide first aid in low-risk environments, or for a smaller number of workers. Level 2 however is a 5 day intensive course geared toward training First Aid attendants who might be responsible for a large number of workers and more dangerous job sites. OFA Level 2 also involves much more rigorous practical skills testing to make sure that everyone who is certified has demonstrated that they are ready to put their first aid skills into action when a real emergency happens on the job

Certification

OFA level 1 first aid certificate

You will receive your permanent OFA level 1 wallet certificate at the end of the day after successfully completing the written exam and demonstrating all skills. Certification is valid for 3 years.

Recertification

OFA LEVEL 1 RECERT Burnaby

We are not currently offering and OFA level 1 recertification in Burnaby.

There are no recertification classes at this time. Please check back.

Materials

First Aid Course Materials for Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1) in Burnaby

The Basic First Aid (OFA 1) course includes the following materials:

  • WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid Participant Guide (hard copy)

 

Where to find us:

Visit our Burnaby - Lougheed Mall training courses here.

Burnaby - Lougheed Mall

9855 Austin Ave, Unit 167b Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4

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Who should take this course?

  • Job seekers
  • Occupational First Aid Level 1 attendants
  • Construction
  • Roofing
  • Office
  • Retail

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1) course, we offer this course in the following locations:

Victoria - Downtown | Victoria - UVic McKinnon Bldg | Victoria - Tillicum Centre | Victoria Edelweiss Club | Vancouver - Kingsway | Nanaimo - Downtown | Burnaby - Lougheed Mall | Duncan - Brae Road | Virtual Classroom | Private Course Location |

Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at to arrange a group course.

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