SJAM First Aid at Workplace study guide
SJAM First Aid at Workplace · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The First Aid at Workplace course is a workplace-focused first aid training programme delivered by St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM), a non-profit organisation that describes itself as the leading first aid training provider in Malaysia and states that it runs training courses for companies as well as free awareness courses for the public. The SJAM First Aid at Workplace study guide has 5 sections and about 2,042 words.
01Scene assessment, safety and the chain of survival
This domain tests whether you can take control of an incident before treating anyone: spotting hazards, protecting yourself, summoning the right help and explaining why each link in the chain of survival matters. Examiners reward a structured, spoken approach and penalise rescuers who rush straight to the casualty.
441 words, about 2 min02CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
This domain examines high-quality adult CPR, safe AED operation and the decisions around when to start, pause and stop resuscitation. Practical marks hinge on compression quality and on verbalising each AED step.
402 words, about 2 min03Bleeding control, shock and wound care
This domain tests control of external bleeding, recognition and first aid for shock, and safe wound management. Marks are lost by improvised techniques that cause more harm than the bleeding itself.
402 words, about 2 min04Burns, fractures and other physical injuries
This domain covers thermal, chemical and electrical burns, suspected fractures and spinal injury, and other common workplace trauma. Examiners look for cooling discipline and for immobilisation in the position found.
402 words, about 2 min05Medical emergencies and workplace first aid arrangements
This domain tests recognition of time-critical medical emergencies and knowledge of the workplace systems that support first aid: risk assessment, trained personnel, equipment, recording and emergency planning. Stroke – use FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 999.
395 words, about 2 min