Standard Workplace Emergency First Aid (BC)

Two-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace.

Two-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace. Day 1 is a Workplace Emergency First Aid (WEFA) course which is the equivalent of WorkSafe BC’s Occupational First Aid Level 1. Day 2 is the second day of a Standard First Aid course. The WEFA course meets OHS regulations and is accepted by WorkSafe BC.

Certification

3 Year Certification in Workplace Emergency First Aid (Level 1 equivalent) with CPR level A, C or HCP and AED.


Teacher

Canadian Red Cross WEFA Instructor for day 1 and Canadian Red Cross Instructor for Day 2


Pre-Requisites

  • 16 years of age (recommended)
  • Psychological First Aid - Self-Care online course (required for blended option only)


Completion

  • 100% attendance, skills demonstration
  • 70% Pass on Written Exam

Duration: 

16 hours (day 1 must be 7 hours of instruction)


Recertification

No recertification for WEFA Component


Participant Materials

  • WEFA Student Guide and First Aid & CPR Manual
  • WEFA numbered certification card
  • Standard First Aid certification card and optional wall certificate
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Course Content

  • The Red Cross
  • Preparing to respond
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Upgrade to CPR level C or HCP
  • Minor wound care
  • WorkSafe BC and OHS paperwork
  • Head and spine management
  • Airway, breathing and circulation emergencies, including CPR with AED
  • Sudden medical conditions
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Environmental emergencies
  • Poisons