Occupational First Aid (OFA) Course
Get workplace-ready first aid skills with hands-on practice: scene assessment, CPR/AED, bleeding control, and injury management.
OFA Course
This in-person course teaches practical first aid skills for workplaces in British Columbia. You’ll learn how to assess a scene, keep yourself and others safe, provide CPR with an AED, manage bleeding and shock, respond to common injuries and medical conditions, and document incidents. Training is scenario-based, so you’ll practice the steps and hand-offs you would use on a real job site.
Course Duration
1 Day
Course Fees
$89 + TAX
Licensing Body
Certifying authority: WorkSafeBC (through approved training agencies).
This course is designed to meet the learning outcomes for OFA Level 1 in BC. Certification, validity, and workplace requirements are set by WorkSafeBC. Additional employer/site requirements may apply.
Requirements for Certification
- RGovernment-issued photo ID on course day
- RAbility to demonstrate all required skills safely (including CPR/AED on a manikin and basic patient handling within personal capability)
- RAttendance for the full course and assessment
EXAM CRITERIA / INFORMATION
- RComponents: written knowledge check and practical skills assessment with scenarios
- RSkills tested: scene assessment and safety, primary survey, CPR/AED for adults, airway and breathing emergencies, bleeding and shock management, minor wound care, musculoskeletal injury support, and incident documentation
- RAssessment format: individual skills checks plus scenario-based evaluation; feedback provided by the instructor/assessor
- RCertification: upon successful completion, an OFA Level 1 certificate is issued (Valid for 3 Years)
CAREER OUTCOME
- IMeets the training requirement for an Occupational First Aid Attendant (Level 1) on low-risk worksites (as designated by WorkSafeBC)
- IEnhances employability in roles that require current first aid certification (construction, warehousing, retail, hospitality, security, and office environments)
- IBuilds confidence to respond effectively to common workplace incidents until advanced help arrives
FAQs
Which OFA level should I take?
Many low-risk workplaces accept OFA Level 1. Higher-risk or remote sites may require OFA Level 2 or 3. Ask your employer or consult WorkSafeBC requirements.
Is CPR/AED included?
Yes—adult CPR and use of an AED are core parts of the training and assessment.
What if I have limited mobility or previous injuries?
Tell your instructor before skills practice. You must be able to demonstrate required skills safely; reasonable adjustments may be possible within course standards.
Do I need to bring anything?
Bring government photo ID, wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes, and be ready for floor-level skills practice.
Can I fail the course?
You must meet the performance standards on both the written and practical components. If you don’t meet the standard, your instructor will advise next steps for retraining or reassessment.