Occupational First Aid Course
About This Course
This is a mandatory training course for Occupational First Aiders. The aim of the course is to train individuals to render first aid treatment to the casualty during an emergency or accident at the workplace.
Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations stipulates that “every person appointed as a first-aider shall (a) have successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner; and (b) undergo such subsequent re-training in first-aid treatment as the Commissioner may require”.
What You'll Learn
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the roles and legal responsibilities of a first aider.
- Familiarize themselves with Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations.
- Prepare and maintain the first aid box.
- Administer first aid to workplace accident victims.
- Manage medical emergencies, including those involving hazardous chemicals.
- Handle common workplace accidents requiring first aid.
Entry Requirements
• Secondary two education or level 5 of ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy. (regulated by Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower)
• Must be physically fit and able to render help to another individual during an emergency.
• Medically fit with no pre-existing medical conditions such as knee, spinal or joints injury.