OFA Level 3 (EMP Advanced Level 3)

Length: 
76 hours
Certification: 
3 years (NEW)
Price: 
$700 + Tax (Student books and initial exam cost included)

Do you want a better bang for your buck?  This program has achieved recognition in every province across Canada. It covers the same material as per the WorkSafe BC OFA Level 3 course and includes the following additional certifications:

  • infant / child CPR [1 & 2 rescuer], artificial respiration, and choking
  • pregnancy / childbirth interventions
  • blood borne pathogens 
  • Automated External Defibrillation  (AED)
  • monitoring blood pressure
  • multiple casualty management

As per the WorkSafe BC OFA Level 3 course You will be able to identify and perform appropriate interventions for::

  •  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
  • controlling deadly bleeding
  • minor wound care
  • shock management
  • splinting for upper & lower bone and joint injuries
  • respiratory problems
  • allergic reactions
  • seizures
  • head & spinal injuries to include use of a cervical collar and spine board
  • assessing and ruling out spinal injuries
  • diabetic emergencies
  • cold related injuries
  • heat related injuries
  • burn injuries
  • monitoring vital signs
  • transporting patient
  • patient documentation at all stages is an intergal part of the course

Exams are scheduled on the weekend after the course ends

 

 

Certificates awarded on successful completion: 
EMP Advanced Level 3
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 OFA Level 1 or equivalent certification

            NOTE: This is a physically demanding course.  Recommend you bring knee pads.

Schedule of upcoming courses

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Date Time Venue Location
Monday, September 13, 2010 - Friday, September 24, 2010 8:00am - 4:00pm

Ramada Hotel – 123 Gorge Road East

Victoria
Monday, October 25, 2010 - Friday, November 5, 2010 8:00am - 4:00pm

Ramada Hotel – 123 Gorge Road East

Victoria
Monday, November 29, 2010 - Friday, December 10, 2010 8:00am - 4:00pm

Ramada Hotel – 123 Gorge Road East

Victoria
Monday, January 24, 2011 - Friday, February 4, 2011 8:00am - 4:00pm

Ramada Hotel – 123 Gorge Road East

Victoria

For more information concerning course dates or private group courses please contact Guardian Emergency Training.