Nanaimo Occupational First Aid Level 2
An intermediate Nanaimo workplace first aid course leading to OFA 2 attendant certification.
The Nanaimo WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 2 course is an intermediate level first aid course designed for urban first aid attendants - typically in larger low-risk workplaces or higher risk workplaces within 20 minutes surface travel to the hospital. WorkSafeBC has authorized Alert First-Aid to teach this workplace first aid program, and successful candidates will leave the course as certified Level 2 First Aid attendants, recognized by WorkSafeBC.
This is a hands-on, learner-centred course with experienced and friendly instrutors. There are no prerequisites, however you should be prepared for an intense course with additional reading outside of scheduled hours.
We are doing our best to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and masks that securely cover the nose and mouth will be required for the duration of the course. You can find our full COVID-19 Safety Plan in the resources section.
Course Details
Topics Covered
Occupational First Aid Level 2 includes:
- Responsibilities of an OFA
- Preparing to Respond
- Facial Injuries
- Partially Blocked Airways
- Electric Shock
- Falls
- Internal Bleeding
- Fractures
- Abdominal and Chest Injuries
- Hypoxic Head Injuries
- Facial Burns
- Head Trauma
- Massive Bleeding
- Chest Pain
Materials
The Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA 2) course includes the following materials:
- WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 2 Training Guide (hard copy)
- WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 2 Reference Manual (hard copy)
Resources
Occupational First Aid Level 2 Training Guide the OFA patient assessment form 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. Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA 2) Reference and Training ManualWhere to find us:
Visit our Nanaimo training courses here.
Nanaimo (109 Finlayson Street) *NEW*
Who should take this course?
- Occupational First Aid Level 2 attendants - typically in larger low-risk workplaces or higher risk workplaces within 20 minutes surface travel to the hospital
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Occupational First Aid Level 2 course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Lantzville | Comox | Courtenay | Cumberland | Campbell River
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.