This course is designed in compliance with the WorkSafe BC requirements for First Aid Attendants in BC and according to WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 - 3.21). The Occupational First Aid Level 3 course is offered with the objective of qualifying candidates for certification as Level 3 First Aid Attendants in industry.
Offered:
Monday, January 19 to Friday, January 30
8:30 am to 4:30 PM
Portables Village, Room C/B
Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 20
8:30 am to 4:30 PM
Portables Village, Room C/B
Monday, June 1 to Friday, June 12
8:30 am to 4:30 PM
Portables Village, Room C/B
Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 21
8:30 am to 4:30 PM
Portables Village, Room C/B
Instruction includes: anatomy and physiology; injury and body response; resuscitation - oxygen therapy; wounds and bleeding; thermal, joint, spinal and eye injuries; fractures, bandaging; immobilization; transportation; recording and reporting accidents and injuries. AN NIC waiver form will be required to be filled out at class. Certification is by WSBC and is valid for three years.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be 16 years of age. Students under 19 require a parent/ guardian signed waiver. Pre-reading and homework required, contact First Aid Dept at 250-334-5092 to arrange to get course materials.
For more information, contact the First Aid Department at 250-334-5092. Register online or in person at your local campus.