OFA Level 2 (EMP Advanced Level 2)
Length:
38 hours
Certification:
3 years (NEW)
Price:
$575 + Tax (Student books and initial exam cost included) This program is equivalent to the WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 2. Material covered in this 38 hour program is designed for First Aid attendants providing care at worksites that are less than 20 minutes from a hospital or as required by WorkSafeBC.
Course content includes the ability to identify and perform appropriate interventions for:
- monitoring blood pressure (EMP Canada course only)
- primary assessment
- secondary assessment
- adult choking management
- adult CPR (1 and 2 rescuer)
- use of oxygen to include application of oral airways and Bag Valve Mask
- spinal and neck injuries
- controlling deadly bleeding
- burns
- minor soft tissue injuries
- splinting
- shock management
- respiratory problems
- allergic reactions
- seizures
- diabetic emergencies
- cold related injuries
- heat related injuries
- burn injuries
- monitoring vital signs
- patient documentation at all stages is an intergal part of the course
Certificates awarded on successful completion:
EMP Advanced Level 2
WorkSafeBC approved:
yes
Pre-studying:
Some pre-studying required. Please make arrangements to get your student books prior to the course.
Pre-requisites:
- picture ID required
- minimum 16 years old
- current WorkSafe BC Level 1 or equivalent certification
NOTE: This is a physically demending course! Recommend you bring knee pads.
For more information concerning course dates or private group courses please contact Guardian Emergency Training.