DOLE-Recognized Occupational First Aider study plan

Recall the 2020-2025 AHA adult BLS sequence (check responsiveness, activate emergency response, retrieve AED, check breathing and pulse simultaneously within 10 seconds, start compressions) without notes.

Demonstrate high-quality adult chest compressions on a manikin: rate 100-120/min, depth 5-6 cm, full recoil, minimizing interruptions to <10 seconds, using a metronome and feedback device.

Perform the primary assessment (scene safety, responsiveness, airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure) in the correct order on a simulated patient within 60 seconds.

Explain the difference between respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest and the first-aider action for each.

List the five links in the Chain of Survival and state one first-aider action for each link.

Perform adult 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer CPR with bag-valve-mask ventilation, achieving chest rise and avoiding excessive ventilation (≤10 breaths/min) during a 5-minute skills station.

Demonstrate relief of foreign-body airway obstruction in a responsive adult (back blows and abdominal thrusts) and an unresponsive adult (CPR with airway checks) according to current guidelines.

Select and insert an oropharyngeal airway of correct size and position a patient for effective rescue breathing.

Calculate and deliver appropriate ventilation rate and volume for an adult with a pulse but inadequate breathing using a pocket mask and BVM.

Identify three signs of effective versus ineffective rescue breathing and state the corrective action for each.

Apply the standard precautions sequence (hand hygiene, gloves, eye protection, mask, gown) before patient contact and safely doff PPE without contamination in a simulated scenario.

Demonstrate direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet application for severe extremity bleeding on a training limb within 3 minutes.

Differentiate arterial, venous, and capillary bleeding and select the appropriate first-aid dressing for each.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock and initiate positioning, warming, and urgent transfer.

Describe the steps for cleaning and dressing a contaminated wound and identify when referral for tetanus prophylaxis or suturing is required.

Apply a rigid splint to a suspected forearm fracture and a soft splint to a suspected ankle sprain, checking distal circulation, sensation, and movement before and after.

Demonstrate immobilization of a suspected cervical spine injury using manual in-line stabilization and a cervical collar while awaiting transfer.

Recognize the signs of stroke using the BE-FAST mnemonic and state the time-critical transfer decision.

Manage a seizure: protect the patient from injury, do not restrain, time the event, and identify when to activate emergency transfer.

Differentiate heat exhaustion from heat stroke and demonstrate active cooling for heat stroke; recognize and manage hypoglycemia in a conscious and unconscious patient.

Outline the legal duties of a DOLE-recognized occupational first aider, including Good Samaritan protection, consent, duty to respond, and documentation obligations under Philippine OSH regulations.

Explain the scope of practice and limitations of an occupational first aider, including when to refer to higher-level medical care.

Apply a simple triage method (e.g., START) to prioritize four simulated casualties in a mass-casualty exercise.

Complete an incident report form capturing mechanism of injury, assessment findings, interventions, and transfer details without omissions.

Describe the chain of communication for emergency transfer from a workplace to a hospital, including information to relay to EMS.

Identify the first-aid response for snakebite, scorpion sting, and insect sting, including when to use pressure immobilization versus ice and when to avoid cutting or suction.

Recognize the signs of organophosphate or pesticide poisoning and state the decontamination and antidote-request steps.

Manage a suspected opioid overdose: support airway and breathing, administer naloxone if available and authorized, and activate transfer.

Describe first aid for ingested and inhaled poisons, including when to induce vomiting (rarely) and when to contact a poison control center.

Differentiate heat stroke, hypothermia, and drowning-related emergencies and state the priority first-aid actions for each.

Perform a complete secondary assessment (history, vital signs, head-to-toe survey) on a simulated patient and record findings on a standard form.

Demonstrate infection-control measures during airway management, including suctioning and use of a barrier device.

Conduct a rapid scene-size-up and identify three hazards requiring mitigation before patient contact in a simulated industrial setting.

Reassess and document a patient's condition at 5-minute intervals and report changes using a structured handover (e.g., SBAR).

Explain the infection-control rationale for standard precautions and when to escalate to transmission-based precautions.

Complete two full-length practice exams covering all ten domains and score at least 80% on each.

Review every missed item, write a corrected rationale, and re-test those items until 100% correct.

Perform a final integrated scenario (multi-casualty incident with bleeding, fracture, and medical emergency) within 15 minutes.

Verify readiness by self-auditing all practical checklists and confirming completion of every required skills log entry.

Prepare exam-day logistics: valid ID, schedule, and a one-page summary of formulas and mnemonics for final review.