Occupational First Aid Course
Occupational First Aid Course (OFAC)
The Occupational First Aid Course (OFAC) is accredited by the Ministry of Manpower. This course includes CPR skills and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Participants practice assessing the situation and basic first aid for a wide range of workplace medical emergencies while awaiting professional help. The course also includes relevant information on the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) and the First aid regulations, and on topics such as Safety and Accident prevention.
The course will be conducted over 3 days. Recertification courses will be conducted over 2 days. There will be a theory and practical test. Participants will receive an OFAC certificate, valid for 2 years.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Enable companies/participants to meet the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act requirements for First Aid training.
- Provide participants with the necessary knowledge in identifying and managing victims during an emergency.
- Equip participants with the skills in rendering First Aid when accidents occur.
- Activate Emergency Medical Services, perform CPR and apply the AED effectively and safely on victims to ensure optimal chances of survival.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Basic Principles and Practice of First Aid
- Wounds, Bleeding and Shock
- Burn Injuries
- Fracture and Soft Tissue Injuries
- First Aid Requirements in Factories and Other Workplace
- Breathing Difficulties
- Unconscious Patient
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Occupational Eye Injuries
- Industrial Toxicology
- Occupational Safety & Accident Prevention
- Handing and Transporting of the Injured
- Managing Medical Emergencies
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
- In lecture
- Practical Sessions
- Presentation
- Short videos
- Discussion with case scenarios
- Language in English & Mandarin
MODE OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
- Practical Assessment on CPR+AED and bandaging
- Theory Assessment (MCQs)
- 100% course attendance to be eligible for practical assessment
PRE-REQUISITES
- Able to understand, read and write basic English.
- Pregnant participants are discouraged from taking the CPR+AED practical sessions for safety reasons and will not be able to complete/pass OFAC.
- Participants does not have any history of medical heart and lung conditions OR any physical disabilities OR problems such as joint or spinal injury.
COURSE DURATION
3 days (eligible for Skills-connect funding, to login to skillsconnect.gov.sg)
CERTIFICATION
Accredited by Ministry of Manpower (MOM& NRC), certificate will be valid for 2 years.
TRAINING VENUE
Agape First Aid Pte. Ltd.
18 Jalan Masjid
#02-03 Kembangan Plaza
Singapore 418944
Tel: +65 6745 0829 / +65 6745 0839
Fax: +65 6745 0859
Email: custsvsag@agape.training