Course Duration

• Classroom + E-learning: 12 hrs
• Assessment: 4 hrs

Course Objectives

SFA (Standard First Aid) Course aims to equip learners with the relevant knowledge and application skills to apply First Aid to Adult casualties and to use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely during a medical emergency or accident. The course follows the guidelines and methodologies stipulated by the SRFAC (Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council), recognized by the National Registry of Coaches (Sports SG) and other government agencies.

Course Content

This course consists of the following abilities:

TOPIC 1 – ESSENTIALS OF FIRST AID

• Definition and Aims of First Aid
• Roles and Limitations of a First Aider
• Universal Precautions
• First Aid Kit Content and Maintenance
• Primary Survey
• Secondary Survey
• Record and Report
• SCDF’s my Responder Mobile Application

TOPIC 2 – UNCONCIOUS CASUALTY (NON-CARDIAC ARREST)

• Head and Spinal Injuries
• Heat Disorders
• Fits
• Fainting
• Low Blood Sugar
• Stroke
• The Recovery Position

TOPIC 3 – RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

• Adult Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
• Asthma
• Hyperventilation
• Fumes Inhalation
• Allergic Reaction

TOPIC 4 – SHOCK, BLEEDING AND WOUNDS

• Shock
• Types of Bleeding
• Types of Wounds
• Bandaging Techniques

TOPIC 5 – MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES

• Fracture and Dislocation
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Immobilisation techniques

TOPIC 6 – BURN INJURIES

• Burns Depth and Severity of Burns
• Classification and Treatment of Burns

TOPIC 7 – OTHER FIRST AID KNOWLEDGE

• Eye Injuries
• Epistaxis (Nose Bleeding)
• Poisoning
• Transportation of Casualty

TOPIC 8 – CPR (HANDS-ONLY)+AED

• Hands-on Practical - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Hands-on Practical – Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Target Audience

The course is aimed at anyone who is expected to perform first aid in their workplace or any individual who wants or needs first aid and adult CPR/AED training.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Nationality:

Singapore Citizens, Malaysian Citizens who are Singapore Permanent Residents or Malaysian and other nationality holders of Work Permits or Employment Passes.

Physical and Medical Requirement:

• Certified by a medical doctor to be physically fit for work
• Not be colour-blind or hearing impaired

Entry Requirements:

• Be able to read, write and speak English at WPL Level 4
• Be able to manipulate numbers at WPN Level 4
• Be able to act in a professional manner

Course Fee

• SGD 320.00 before GST

For skillsfuture course, you are required to achieve at least 75% attendance for the assessment. This course is eligible for SSG funding. You may access link here for more information on SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Course Fee Funding.

Click here to email for course enquiry or call 67739305.