77 hours

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. 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): Prerequisites: Students must be at least 16 years of age to enroll. A current First Aid or CPR certificate is strongly recommended. Students are required to complete the Statement of Fitness form and hand it in to the NIC first aid instructor at the first class.

Offered in the following terms: 2012 Winter, 2012 Spring, 2012 Summer

For more information, timetabling or to register visit: NIC Connect