BASIC OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID (BOFA)

This program is designed to train laypersons to become qualified first aiders in accordance with ACT 514 regulations. Participants will learn essential life support skills, including CPR, handling choking incidents, managing bleeding, treating wounds, burns, scalds, and fractures. The training emphasizes practical knowledge and skills to handle emergency situations confidently and effectively. Through lifelike simulations and practical exercises, participants will gain the experience needed to manage medical emergencies in the workplace and beyond.

This course is ideal for:

Employees who need to be trained in first aid for the workplace.
Individuals interested in gaining first aid certification.
Safety officers, supervisors, or anyone responsible for employee wellbeing in the workplace.
Anyone looking to become a qualified first aider in accordance with Malaysian regulations.

First Aid Principles and Regulations: Understand the legal and regulatory framework for first aid in Malaysia.
CPR and Choking Management: Learn how to perform CPR and manage choking incidents.
Wound and Bleeding Management: Treat cuts, abrasions, and control bleeding.
Injury Treatment: Properly handle fractures, burns, scalds, and other common workplace injuries.
Emergency Procedures: Conduct physical assessments and make informed decisions during emergencies.
First Aid Equipment: Learn how to use first aid equipment effectively.
Collaboration in Emergencies: Work collaboratively with others during an emergency situation to ensure effective treatment.

By the end of this course, participants will:

Be familiar with first aid principles and regulations in Malaysia.
Be able to perform CPR and manage choking incidents effectively.
Know how to treat various injuries, including cuts, burns, fractures, and more.
Be able to conduct physical assessments and prioritize care in emergency situations.
Be proficient in using first aid equipment to manage injuries.

Understand the best practices in medical treatment and be able to communicate and collaborate during emergencies.

Module 1: What is First Aid?

Qualities of a First Aider
Regulation of First Aider (Ministry of Health Malaysia)
Industry requirements and diagnostic signs of a victim

Module 2: Wounds & Bleeding

Types of wounds
Causes and methods of managing wounds

Module 3: Burns & Scalds (B.B.B. & C.C.C.)

Types and causes of burns and scalds
Signs and symptoms
The “Rules of Nines”

Module 4: Fractures & Injuries Management (D.R.I.)

Types and causes of fractures
Methods of managing fractures

Module 5: Practical on Bandages

Large arm sling
Triangular arm sling
Lunch

Module 6: Treatment of Common Medical Conditions

Treatment for epilepsy, fainting, and choking
Treatment for hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and chemical exposure
Treatment for shock, heart attack, and cardiac arrest

Module 7: What is CPR and AED?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Responsibilities of Basic Life Support
Primary survey (DRSABCD)

Module 8: Introduction to AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

AED treatment for adults, children, and special needs individuals
Recovery position and physical assessment during CPR

Module 9: Medical Treatment Best Practices

Do’s and don’ts in medical treatment
Medical box requirements and contents
Post-test and assessment

This course offers practical, hands-on first aid training, equipping participants with essential life-saving skills required for emergencies. It is aligned with the latest ACT 514 regulations, ensuring compliance with national safety standards. By combining theoretical knowledge with real-life simulations, participants gain the confidence to respond effectively to accidents, injuries, or medical emergencies

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