Occupational First Aid Course

Occupational First Aid Course is a nationally certified course in accordance with the guidelines set by Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and National Resuscitation Council. The OFA course contains critical applications such as Medical Emergency Management, Treatment of various work site injuries, CPR skills and AED applications.

Simulated scenarios of first aid at work will be studied and analyzed in classes. Potential first aiders are expected to demonstrate and manage these situations according to the course instructions.

To renew the occupational first aid certificate, please see Occupational First Aid Refresher course. Other first aid courses include the Standard First Aid Course.

Occupational First Aid Certificate

OFAC – AED certification will be issued (Valid 2 years for single license)

Course Title

Occupational First Aid (OFA) + AED

Course Objectives

At Course Completion, participants will be able to:

• Manage Industrial Medical Incidence and Emergencies
• Acquire Practical Occupational First Aid Skills
• Knowledge on Occupational First Aid Skills and its Applications

Occupational First Aid Training

• Basic Principles and Practice of First-Aid
• First-aid Requirements Factories and Other Workplaces
• Basic Knowledge on Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
• Basic Knowledge on Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries
• Handling and Transportation of the Injured
• Knowledge & Practical on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation & AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Breathing Difficulties
• The Unconscious Patient
• Occupational Eye Injuries
• Understanding for Burn Injuries
• Industrial Toxicology
• Workplace Safety and Accident Prevention
• Management of Medical Emergencies
• Revision
• Written and Practical Examination

Target Audience

Hospitality, Tourism, Security, Building & Construction, Maritime, Oil & Gas, Chemical and Manufacturing Industries.