Course Overview

Wouldn’t it be great if we could predict when an accident, injury or a heart attack will happen? But, as we all know, they wouldn’t. The fact is that safety is a constant concern when we are at

work or home. This course is a 2 full days’ competency training program. It is specially designed to train the average workers or layperson to become a competent First Aider in order to provide

emergency first aid and care to the injured or ill person during emergency.

Course Objective

To provide the skill and knowledge to enable a first aider to provide an initial response to an emergency in line with practiced actions

• Identify hazards to the health & safety of the first aider and others in an emergency situation.

• Assess the casualty, identify injuries and determine the need for assistance

• Apply first aid treatment

• Correct procedures for CPR and used of AED (American Heart Association Guidelines 2015)

• Communicate & report details of the incident

• Apply the principles of Universal Precautions while delivering the responsibility to protect the first-aiders from acquiring blood borne pathogen e.g Hepatitis B and HIV

Audience

Suitable for individuals who are nominated as internal first aiders. This course is very practical and will require participants to demonstrate procedures on the floor. Suitable clothing such as

trousers and flat shoes are recommended.

Key Contents

Day 1

Module 1: Introduction to First Aid

Module 2: The Human Body

Module 3: Respiratory System

Module 4: Medical Emergency Management

Module 5: Basic Life Support

Module 6: Practical Session:

Day 2

Module 7: Bleeding and Shock

Module 8: Management of Wounds

Module 9: Management of Wounds

Module 10: Injuries to the Bone (Fracture)

Module 11: Head and Spinal Injuries

Module 12: Practical Session

Methodology

• Power point presentation

• Questions and answer

• Video presentation

• Group work or support/ brainstorming

• Case study and simulation

• Delivery Language: English or Bahasa Malaysia