Introduction

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

Target Audience

This program is suitable for:

• Emergency Response Team (ERT) Members
• Site Supervisors & Foremen
• Safety & Health Committee Members
• General Employees
• Administrative Staff

Course Outline

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

This program will be delivered using multiple methodologies to support participants’ understanding and learning.

• PowerPoint presentation
• Question and answer
• Video presentation
• Group work / brainstorming
• Case study and simulation