SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY
OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID COURSE (OFAC)
Course Information
- Awarded ISO 29993: 2017 by SOCOTEC Certification Singapore (SCS) -
- Accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) -
- Recognised by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) -
- Day 1 OFAC Training: 9.00am to 6.00pm
- Day 2 OFAC Training: 9.00am to 6.00pm
- Day 3 OFAC Training / Assessment: 9.00am to 12.30pm
By the end of the course, learners will have the relevant knowledge and application skills in First Aid and CPR+AED to apply during an emergency or accident at their workplace.
1. Explain the duties and responsibilities of First Aider
2. List the legal requirements under the Workplace Safety & Health Act and Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations (Cap. 354A, Rg 4) for a workplace
3. Check and pack contents of First Aid Box
4. Apply first aid to accident victims in the workplace
5. Manage victims of hazardous chemicals exposure
6. Manage a medical emergency at the workplace
7. Identify common workplace accidents requiring first aid treatment
Module 1: Principles and practices of first aid
- Definition, Aims, Roles/Limitations of a First Aider, Universal Precautions, First Aid Kit Contents and Maintenance
Module 2: Management of medical emergencies
- Primary Survey (DRSABC), Secondary Survey (SAMPLE) & Recovery Position, Monitoring the Casualty (AVPU), Records & Reporting System
Module 3: Wounds, bleeding and shock
- Bleeding, Shock, Types of Wounds, Management of bites and stings, Allergic Reaction, Principles and Techniques in Applying Bandages for Bleeding Wounds
Module 4: Fractures and soft tissues injuries
- Types of Fractures, Sprains, Strains, Dislocations, Management of Fractures and Soft Tissues Injuries, Practical Immobilisation and Bandaging for Fractures and Dislocations
Module 5: Handling and transportation of the injured
- 1-man & 2-men Casualty Transportation Techniques, Improvised methods
Module 6: Eye and other injuries
- Eye Injuries, Practical bandaging for eye injuries
Module 7: Burn injuries
- Burns Depth and Severity of Burns, Classification and Treatment of Burns
Module 8: Breathing difficulties
- Adult Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Conscious Choking), Asthma, Hyperventilation, Fumes Inhalation, Near-Drowning
Module 9: The unconscious casualty
- Head/Spinal injuries, Heat disorders (Heat cramps, Heat exhaustion, Heat stroke), Fits, Fainting, Low Blood Sugar (Diabetic emergencies), Stroke
Module 10: First Aid Requirements in Factories and Other Workplace
- The Workplace Safety & Health (First Aid) Regulations
Module 11: Industrial Toxicology
- Chemicals, Safety Data Sheet, Preventive and Precautionary measures with Case Studies
Module 12: Safety and Accident Prevention
- Workplace Safety & Health Act Safe Work Measures with Case Studies
Module 13: CPR & use of AED
- Theory of CPR+AED, Chain of survival, Practical Performance of CPR+AED
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