First Aid & Workplace Safety Training Course Curriculum
Course overview & metrics
Workplace first aid & emergency response
For deployed personnel, site supervisors, facility support workers and residential staff.
Duration8 hours
1-day intensive or 2 half-days
Delivery40% theory
60% practical lab
AssessmentWritten evaluation
80% pass mark
CertificationCPR/BLS & first aid practical exam
Course modules
Module 1 · Basic life support & CPR
Hours 1–2
- Chain of survival, scene safety, rapid recognition and EMS activation
- Adult CPR: compression depth 5–6 cm, rate 100–120/min, recoil and minimal pauses
- Rescue breaths, barrier devices, airway opening and BVM ventilation
- AED pad placement, prompts, shock safety and wet-environment considerations
- Choking response: back blows, abdominal thrusts and unconscious casualty care
Module 2 · Acute emergencies & injuries
Hours 3–4
- Bleeding control, pressure bandages, tourniquets and internal bleeding signs
- Thermal, chemical and electrical burns; cooling and sterile dressings
- Splinting, immobilization, sprains, fractures and spinal precautions
- Heart attack, stroke (FAST), seizures, hypoglycemia and anaphylaxis
Module 3 · Workplace hazards & risk assessment
Hour 5
- Identify physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and electrical hazards
- Apply the hierarchy of controls from elimination through PPE
- Use job safety analysis before tasks; maintain clear spaces and report hazards
Module 4 · Fire safety & evacuation
Hour 6
- Fire classes A, B, C and specialized D/K risks
- Extinguisher PASS practice: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
- Map exits, use assembly points, verify headcounts and understand warden duties
Module 5 · Reporting & first aid kit management
Hour 7
- Document incidents and near misses, timelines, causes and prevention actions
- Inspect, inventory and restock first aid stations; dispose of biohazard waste safely
- Build prevention habits through toolbox talks, ergonomic checks and team ownership
Practical evaluation · Hour 8
Skills verification
Demonstrate essential emergency response skills through hands-on stations and a written knowledge check.
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CPR & AED defibrillation
Scenario practice using both a single-rescuer and team approach.
Severe bleeding & injury care
Tourniquet application and splinting technique.
Fire response & evacuation
Fire extinguisher operation followed by an evacuation drill.
Written assessment
25-question multiple-choice exam covering hazard controls and emergency steps.
