Course Introduction

Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514) provides that every employer and the self-employed person must ensure, so far as is practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all his employees. The provision of first-aid facilities and first-aiders is in compliance with the welfare component of this general duty of employers and self-employed persons.

First aid is an important tool in quickly responding to accidents to ensure that injuries can be efficiently and promptly dealt with before a trained medical professional arrives to administer more specialised treatment.

Objectives of the Course

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Dynamic & Highly Engaging Presentation
• Realize the Importance of First Aid intervention and the role of a First Responder
• Describe the correct procedure to call for help, including EMS (Ambulance Service)
• Understand of emergency action principles (CPR)
• Understand the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Understand signs & symptoms of choking & method to dislodge choking object (Heimlich Maneuver)
• Guide for dressings and bandaging

 

The Training Methodologies:

• Dynamic & Highly Engaging Presentation
• Interactive and Fun
• Demonstration on CPR, AED and practical topics
• Engaging audio-visual aids; real scene photographs, video clips, multimedia presentation Practical session
• Hands-on experience Face to Face Practical Training
• Participant-centered Mock-drill session
• Experiential Learning
• Scenario based Learning Assessment Participants are required to sit for theory and practical assessment, which includes multiple-choice questions, skill demonstrations and mock drill (scenario based), 80% of attendance during Theory and 100% of attendance on Practical session.

 

Awareness of First Aid(1day)

Awareness of First Aid course is suitable for organisations and interested individuals who want to learn the basic principles of first aid. The course covers basic first aid, CPR, introduction of AED and basic bandaging to provide participants with the knowledge and skills in providing assistance to the injured in the case of emergency until proper medical help is attain

 

1)Awareness of First Aid( 1Day)

• First Aid Priorities
  What is first aid? Importance of first aid
• Loss of Consciousness
  Basic anatomy of nervous system
• Respiratory Problems
  Basic anatomy of respiratory system
• Wounds & Bleeding
  Composition of Blood and type of wounds
• Shock
  What is shock? Causes of shock
• Dressing and Bandaging

 

2)First Aid at Workplace(Day 2)

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
  Urgency of Resuscitation
• Automated External Defibrillator
• Medical Emergencies
  Angina pectoris,Heart attack,Stroke,Diabetic emergencies
• Bones & Spinal Injuries
  Skeleton, bones and joints
  Definition, causes, types,signs and symptoms, general management of fracture and dislocation
  Methods to immobilise a fracture
  Spinal Injury,Injuries to Soft Tissues
• RICE procedure
  Definition, causes and management for cramps on
• Burns & Scalds
  Skin and its functions
• Poisoning
  Types of poison

Skill Sessions

• Dressing & Bandaging
• CPR & AED
• Recovery Position
• Heimlich Maneuver
• Management of Fractures
• Lifting & Handling of Casualty