Nanaimo Occupational First Aid Level 2

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.

Full Course Length 35 hours - $550.00 Register Now
Recertification 14 hours - $200.00

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

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 is valid for 3 years.

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Recertification

While there is no OFA Level 2 recertification course, those with a current/valid OFA Level 2 certificate and CPR certification within the past 6 months are eligible to challenge the OFA Level 2 exam during the final two days of the course.

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

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

the skills we will be working on in your WCB level 2 First Aid course 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 Manual

Where to find us:

Visit our Nanaimo training courses here.

Nanaimo (1611 Bowen Road, #3)

1611 Bowen Road, Unit 3 Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 1G6
Phone: 778 654-7599 Toll Free: 1-866-282-5378 Fax: 1-866-575-3383

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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 to arrange a group course.

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