BLS & Occupational First Aid (BOFA)
← Back to In-House Training
Safety & Health

BLS & Occupational First Aid (BOFA)

1 day · 7hHRD Corp Claimable

This program prepares organizations to have a well-trained First Aid Team to respond to any medical emergencies. Participants will learn proper emergency actions to restore situations and avoid complications.

Programme Overview

Mishandling of any accident may cause adverse health conditions. Proper emergency actions must be taken immediately to restore the situation and avoid complications. Having a group of trained personnel in First Aid and CPR is vital in any organization to save life at least before the arrival of professional medical assistance. This program would prepare organizations to have a well-trained First Aid Team to respond to any medical emergencies.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the importance of emergency management in workplace.

  • Recognize the different types of medical emergencies.

  • Respond readily to any emergency at workplace.

  • Assist in emergency preparedness and response support.

Who Should Attend?

  • ERT members

  • Line leaders

  • Supervisors

  • Executive Personnel

  • Security

Course Outline

Day 1 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Module 1: Introduction to BLS & Cardiac Arrest

  • Introduction of Course Topics, Trainer & Ice-breaking
  • Introduction to Cardiac Arrest
  • Anatomy of Heart & Lungs
  • Sign & symptoms of Cardiac Arrest
  • Other causes of Sudden Death

Module 2: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) & Adult CPR Technique

  • Automated Defibrillator Machine (AED): When & How to Use
  • How AED Functions
  • Adult CPR Technique: Chain of Survival
  • The sequence of CPR
  • Checking Consciousness & Breathing
  • Chest Compression
  • AED Application

Module 3: Recovery Position & Adult Choking Management

  • Theory for Recovery Position
  • Recovery Position Technique
  • Anatomy of Respiratory System
  • Sign & symptoms of Choking
  • Techniques in Managing Choking

Module 4: Introduction to First Aid & Medical Shock Management

  • Introduction to First Aid & Qualities of First Aider
  • First Aiders Roles & Responsibilities
  • Medical Shock: Signs & Symptoms
  • On site Management (for Medical Shock)

Module 5: Management of Common Occupational Injuries

  • Wounds and Bleeding: Types of Bleeding
  • Management of Bleeding
  • Bandaging Technique
  • Fractures: Type of Fractures
  • Signs & Symptoms
  • Fracture Immobilization
  • Amputation Wound Management: Control of Bleeding
  • Burns and Scalds: Mechanism of Burns
  • Burn Classification
  • On site Management (for Burns & Scalds)
  • Eye Injuries: Types of Eye Injuries
  • Management Techniques

Module 6: Practical Skills Session

  • Two-Man CPR with AED
  • Choking Technique Practice
  • Recovery Position Practice
  • Basic Bandaging Techniques
  • First Aid Management of occupational injuries (covering practical aspects of wounds, bleeding, burns, eye injuries)
  • Fractures Immobilization

Module 7: Course Assessment and Review

  • Exam (25 Questions)
  • Course Assessment & Q & A Session

Enquire About This Programme

Chat with us