Occupational First Aid and CPR

Occupational First Aid & CPR is a workplace emergency response course designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills to respond to injuries, sudden illness, and life-threatening emergencies before professional medical help arrives. The course covers emergency assessment, basic first aid, CPR, AED awareness, and management of common workplace injuries and illnesses.

1-Day Training Programme
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Target Participants

• Designated workplace first aiders
• Employees and workers
• Supervisors and managers
• Safety and Health Committee members
• Technicians and operational teams
• Personnel working in higher-risk workplace environments

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Assess an emergency scene and prioritise personal and casualty safety.
• Recognise when emergency medical assistance is required and activate the appropriate response.
• Conduct a basic assessment of responsiveness and breathing.
• Perform basic CPR for an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.
• Understand the basic use of an AED, where included in the approved syllabus.
• Provide appropriate first aid for common workplace emergencies such as bleeding, burns, choking, fractures, shock, seizures, and heat illness.
• Monitor casualties and provide appropriate care until professional help arrives.
• Communicate effectively and provide accurate information during emergency handover.

Why It’s Worth Attending

• Develops the confidence to respond quickly during workplace emergencies.
• Provides practical knowledge that can help reduce the severity of injuries while awaiting professional medical assistance.
• Teaches essential CPR and emergency response principles.
• Helps workplaces establish and maintain a stronger first aid and emergency preparedness culture.
• Covers realistic workplace injuries and emergency scenarios.
• Can be customised to the organisation’s workplace risks, emergency equipment, and procedures.
• Reinforces the importance of scene safety, correct escalation, and staying within the responder’s level of training.

Assessment & Certification

• Assessment may include theory/knowledge checks and practical demonstrations of first aid and CPR skills.
• Participants may be required to demonstrate emergency assessment, CPR, AED use (where applicable), and appropriate first aid responses.
• Certification is subject to successful completion of the required practical and/or written assessment and the training provider’s requirements.
• Regular refresher training and practical practice are recommended to maintain competency.