Basic Occupational First Aid (BOFA) Competency Training
This 2-days training programme is designed to equip participants with essential life-saving knowledge and hands-on skills to manage medical emergencies in the workplace or any place where emergencies occur.
Description
This course focuses on early recognition of life-threatening conditions, effective Basic Life Support (BLS), proper use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and practical first aid management for common occupational injuries. Emphasis is placed on practical simulations, skill assessments, and real-life scenarios to ensure participants are confident and competent to respond effectively during emergencies until professional medical help arrives.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with current guidelines.
- Identify common causes of sudden death and life-threatening emergencies.
- Perform effective CPR for adults, children, and infants. ● Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and correctly.
- Manage choking (foreign body airway obstruction) in conscious and unconscious casualties.
- Conduct proper scene management, patient assessment, and simple triage.
- Provide first aid for bleeding, wounds, burns, fractures, shock, and musculoskeletal injuries.
- Apply correct bandaging, splinting, and fracture management techniques.
Who Should Attend?
- Occupational First Aiders
- Safety Officer • OSH-Coordinator
- Safety and Health Committee Members
- Supervisors and Managers
- Site Safety Supervisors (SSS)
- Emergency Response Team (ERT) Members
- Security Personnel
- Factory, Construction, and Office Employees
- Any employee responsible for workplace emergency response