Occupational First Aid and CPR + AED Course (OFAC)

Occupational First Aid and CPR + AED Course (OFAC)

  • Overview

    The Occupational First Aid Course and CPR + AED is designed to equip participants with essential life-saving skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to medical emergencies in the workplace. The course covers key first aid techniques, including wound management, fractures, burns, and cardiac emergencies. Participants will also receive comprehensive training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). By the end of this course, participants will be capable of administering first aid and handling emergency situations confidently, ensuring a safer workplace environment.

  • Who should attend this course

    • Employees Appointed as Workplace First Aiders
    • Safety Professional
    • Individuals in High-Risk Environments such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Hospitality
    • Anyone Interested in Learning First Aid, CPR, and AED Techniques for Workplace or Personal Knowledge

  • Course outline

    • Principle and Practice of First Aid
    • First Aid Requirements in Factories and Other Workplaces
    • Wound, Bleeding and Shock
    • Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries
    • Handling and Transportation of the Injured
    • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Use of AED
    • Breathing Difficulties
    • The Unconscious Patient
    • Occupational Eye Injuries
    • Burn Injuries
    • Industrial Toxicology
    • Safety and Accident Prevention
    • Management of Medical Emergencies
    • Practical

  • Mode of Training

    Classroom & Practical Training

  • Trainer to trainee ratio

    1:18

  • Assessment

    Written and Practical Assessment

  • Certification

    Upon successful completion of the course and its assessment, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by WSH360 Solutions Pte. Ltd.. and accredited by SRFAC and LSP. The certificate will remain valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of assessment.

  • Pre-requisites

    • Able to read, write and speak English at proficiency level equivalent to WPLN Level 5
    • Be physically able to perform CPR skills while kneeling on the floor
    • Pregnant or with any medical history such as heart and joint issues should seek advice from their doctors prior to enrolling
    • Those with expired validity certificates will be required to take the full Occupational First Aid course.

  • Funding info

    NA

  • Renewal Points for Professionals

    10 SDU Points for Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer