In-Person
NAEMT Certified

NAEMT First On The Scene (FOTS)

TL;DR

Enhance your emergency response skills with the NAEMT First On The Scene (FOTS) course. Ideal for first responders, learn vital life support techniques today!

Duration5 hoursExcluding breaks
Certification2 yearsConferred by NAEMT
Course feeRM 500Incl. 8% SST ยท HRD Corp claimable
VenueChulan Tower, KLNear Conlay MRT

Level 3, Chulan Tower, No. 3, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

KL City Centre โ€” Easy to reach from Bukit Bintang, KLCC, Ampang and Raja Chulan

NAEMT First On The Scene (FOTS) certification training course in Malaysia - 1 Accelerate

NAEMT First On The Scene (FOTS)

Course Overview

The First On The Scene (FOTS) course, developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), is designed to prepare ordinary citizens, workplace staff, and community members to respond confidently in the critical minutes before professional help arrives. Available in Malaysia through 1 Accelerate, this internationally recognised course equips participants with the essential skills to provide immediate, life-saving interventions in medical emergencies and trauma incidents.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for emergency response professionals who play a critical role in the initial stages of a medical emergency, from early-career professionals to seasoned responders.

  • Job Titles:: Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, Registered Nurses (RNs), Physician Assistants (PAs)

  • Industries:: Public Safety, Healthcare, Emergency Management

  • Skill Levels:: Entry-level to experienced professionals

  • Certifications:: EMT-Basic, EMT-Advanced, Paramedic Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

What You'll Learn

Scene Safety & Assessment โ€“ Protect yourself and others while responding.
Activation of EMS โ€“ How and when to call for professional help.
Bleeding Control & Shock Management โ€“ Using direct pressure, tourniquets and wound packing.
Airway Management โ€“ Positioning and maintaining an open airway.
CPR & AED Use โ€“ Basic resuscitation and defibrillation for adults.
Medical Emergencies โ€“ Recognising heart attack, stroke, seizures and breathing problems.
Trauma Emergencies โ€“ Fractures, burns, falls and road traffic accidents.
Providing Comfort & Reassurance โ€“ Supporting victims and bystanders until help arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Clinical Faculty

Goh Jia Meng Ethan

Goh Jia Meng Ethan

Assistant Medical Officer

MMC: Medical Assistant Diploma - Ramsay Sime Darby

Medical Assistant Board registered Assistant Medical Officer, AHA Triple Instructor (ACLS/PALS/BLS)

Specialty: Emergency Medical Assistance & Life Support

Goh Jia Meng Ethan is a Medical Assistant Board registered Assistant Medical Officer with AHA Triple Instructor certification in ACLS, PALS, and BLS. With extensive frontline healthcare experience and certified teaching credentials, Ethan combines clinical expertise with hands-on knowledge to deliver practical, scenario-based training that prepares students for real emergency situations.

Dr. Deborah Shobana Das

Dr. Deborah Shobana Das

Medical Officer & Medical Director

MMC: MMC Registered Doctor

MBBS (Mahsa University), Medical Officer (KK Jinjang), AHA/ITLS/NAEMT Instructor

Specialty: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care & Trauma Life Support Training

Dr. Deborah Shobana Das is a Medical Officer and the Medical Director at 1 Accelerate. Graduating with MBBS from Mahsa University, she holds instructor certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), and more. Her clinical practice combined with teaching expertise ensures students receive evidence-based, high-quality training.

Dr. Elamathe

Dr. Elamathe

Medical Doctor & AHA Triple Instructor

MMC: MMC Registered Physician

MD (UKM), AHA Triple Instructor (ACLS/PALS/BLS)

Specialty: Primary Care & Life Support Training

Dr. Elamathe graduated with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). As an AHA Triple Instructor certified in ACLS, PALS, and BLS, Dr. Elamathe brings clinical precision and academic rigor to every training session. Her expertise ensures participants receive the highest standard of life support education aligned with American Heart Association guidelines.

Amala Dass

Amala Dass

Training Director & Paramedic

MMC: Singapore Civil Defence Academy Paramedic License

Paramedic Level 1-3 (Singapore Civil Defence Academy), HRD Corp Accredited Trainer (2025), AHA ACLS/PALS/BLS Instructor, UN Mission Lead Medic

Specialty: Emergency Medical Services & Paramedicine

Amala Dass serves as Training Director at 1 Accelerate, bringing 30 years of extensive emergency response experience. Trained at the School of Military Medicine, Singapore (Paramedic Level 1-3), he served with the Singapore Civil Defence Force Emergency Ambulance Service. He holds Paramedic certifications Level 1-3 (Singapore Civil Defence Academy) and is a HRD Corp Accredited Trainer (2025). As an AHA ACLS/PALS/BLS Instructor and UN Mission Lead Medic, Amala delivers world-class life support training with real-world crisis management expertise.

Duration
5 hours
Format
In-Person
Certification
NAEMT
Course Fee

RM 500

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