Advanced First Aid Level 3 (OFA 3) This advanced First Aid Level 3 course is designed to prepare First Aid attendants to work in rural and remote areas and heavy industry settings. It is considered the industry standard and is often a prerequisite for employment with the BC Ambulance Service, ski patrols, and fire/police departments. Participants Will Learn: CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training Basics of airway, breathing, and circulation Management of breathing distress One- and two-person CPR & obstructed airway management Bleeding control Shock management Minor wound care Upper and lower limb splinting and immobilization techniques Spinal immobilization, including securing a patient to a spine board and applying a hard collar A range of medical conditions and WorkSafeBC regulatory requirements Completing appropriate records, reports, and ongoing patient assessment Pre-requisite: Current OFA certificate Course Length & Certification Course Length: 40 hours (second week of the program) Certification: Upon successful completion of the written and practical exams, candidates will be certified for 3 years Course Hours Start time: 8:15 am (8:30 am after paperwork) Lunch: 30 minutes End time: 5:00 pm Breaks: Mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks included Course Requirements Participants must be 16 years of age or older and in good health and physical condition Participants must provide the instructor with valid government-issued ID Participants must prepay to secure a seat in the course A minimum mark of 70% is required on both the written and practical exams to successfully complete the course
