- Location: Changi - East
- Duration / Course length: 3 Days
- Starting Date: Enquire About It
- Timings: Enquire
Course details
This Ministry of Manpower (MOM) accredited course is a mandatory training course for Occupational First Aider. This course is ideal to supplement workplace training where potential risks such as incidents, illnesses or trauma and supplemental oxygen is highly desirable. It is aimed to train individuals to render first-aid treatment to the casualty during an emergency or accident in the workplace until more advanced medical assistance can be obtained.LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the duties and responsibilities of First Aider
- List the legal requirements under Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations 2006 (2) for the workplace
- Check and pack contents of First Aid Box
- Apply first aid to accident victims in the workplace
- Manage a medical emergency at the workplace
- Manage victims of hazardous chemical exposure
- Identify common workplace accidents requiring first aid treatment
There are six essential skill sets required for the OFAC in order to apply first aid at the workplace. The focus is to correctly identify the patient’s condition and apply first aid immediately to save life or stabilise the situation. These skills must be demonstrated and practiced during the course.
At the end of the training, participants will be competent in the following skills:.
- Handling and transportation of an injured person
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Dealing with breathing difficulties and unconsciousness
- Managing of wounds and bleeding
- Stabilizing a fracture injury
- Management of burns
- Principles and Practice of First Aid
- First aid requirements in factories and other workplaces
- Wounds, bleeding and shock
- Fractures and soft tissues injuries
- Handling and transportation of the injured
- Cardio—Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & use of AED
- Breathing difficulties
- The unconscious patient
- Occupational eye injuries
- Burn injuries
- Industrial toxicology
- Safety and accident prevention
- Management of medical emergencies
Candidates will be assessed through a written examination and practical examination on bandaging of wounds, CPR and AED. Upon successful completion, candidates will be awarded a certificate from KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd ~ accredited from Ministry of Manpower (MOM) which is valid for 3 years; CRP+AED certificate is accredited by National Resuscitation Council (NRC), Singapore - valid for 2 years. Updated on 16 August, 2019
Eligibility / Requirements
ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 5 or above and preferably a CPR or CPR/first aid training course be completed.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Occupational First Aider , Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) , Occupational Safety and Health ManagerCourse Location
About KBA Training Centre
KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd (KBAT) represents the training arm of KB Associates Group, with a significant focus on occupational health and safety (both nationally and internationally accredited), offering a range of ISO 29993:2017 Standard / MOM accredited training courses, NEBOSH, IOSH, IMCA diving related courses, medical / first aid, work-at-height and IRATA rope access courses. KBAT remains the premier venue for International and National accredited training and the Group is positioned to offer specialised services to synergistically fulfill the industry as a quality solution provider in the diving, marine and oil and gas industries. More information can be found at www.kbatraining.org
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