About this Course

Main Target Audience

All workplace personnel who will be appointed as First Aiders

Course Objectives

Enable trainees to meet the Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Act requirements.

Prepare trainees with the necessary skills in identifying, planning and managing an emergency situation.

Equip trainees with the skills in rendering first aid to common accidents, its related injuries and medical emergencies.

Equip trainees with the skills in providing resuscitation (CPR) and the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in safe, timely and effective manner.

Update trainees on the safety protocols and regulations at the workplace.

Course Outcomes   

At the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

RECOGNIZE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY SITUATION AT A WORKPLACE

ACTIVATE THE APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM AND FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES

PERFORM THE NECESSARY AND CORRECT FIRST AID TREATMENT TO A CASUALTY BASED ON THEIR INJURIES

PERFORM CPR FOR ADULT VICTIMS WITH THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THE AED

RECOGNIZE THE HAZARDS OF INDUSTRIAL TOXICOLOGY

UNDERSTAND SAFETY MEASURES AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF FIRST AID WITHIN THE WORKPLACE

Course Duration

24 hours, including of assessment (3 days)

Theory - Facilitator: Learner Ratio is 1:18

Practical - Facilitator: Learner Ratio is 1:6

Assessment                                                                                                            

THEORY ASSESSMENT (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS - 70% TO PASS)

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

75% ATTENDANCE FOR ENTIRE COURSE

100% ATTENDANCE FOR CPR + AED

Certification Awarded

Occupational First Aid Refresher Cert - Accredited by Ministry of Manpower

CPR & AED Cert - Accredited by National Resuscitation Council

Certificate validity

2 Years

Assumed Skills and Knowledge

ESS Level 5 and above

Medium of Instruction

English

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