Description
Link2Life offers WorkSafe BC Occupational First Aid level 1 and the Red Cross or Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED (EFA) equivalent. This certification class is accepted in all British Columbia workplaces and is designed to teach students the skills required to work as certified workplace first aid attendants in British Columbia. There is a written exam. As of September 1st, 2018 the Red Cross Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED certification became a recognized equivalent to the WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 1. As of June 15th, 2020, the Red Cross blended learning Emergency First Aid with CPR-C/AED certification became a recognized equivalent to the WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 1. As of July 1st, 2019, the Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED certification became a recognized equivalent to the WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 1.
Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED certification is valid for 3 years.
Who should take this class?
Anyone who requires Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate for work.
What will I learn?
-Patient assessment
-Heart Attack and Angina
-Stroke and TIA
-Major Bleeding
-Shock
-Minor Tissue Injuries and Burns
-Respiratory emergencies: asthma, aspiration, hyperventilation and anaphylaxis, including practice with the Twinject and Epipen
-Includes CPR certification and AED training
*Blended Learning courses. Online component must be successfully completed prior to class. Online component takes approximately 3 to 4 hours.
Contact us today to inquire about booking a private class at your workplace. If you would prefer to run a private WorkSafeBC OFA Level 1 class, please note that we do still offer this option by request.
