Course Duration

• Classroom + E-learning: 8 hrs
• Assessment: 2 hrs

Course Objectives

BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) + AED (Automated External Defibrillation) Course is Accredited by SRFAC (Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council). This course aims to equip learners with CPR skills and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for adult, child, and infant casualties. The course will also teach learners how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on adult and child casualties. The quality of training also focuses on CPR High-Performance Training using the latest technology manikin that is connected to Tablet with real-time feedback and recording. Learners are also taught to use a manual resuscitator / Bag-Valve-Mask for rescue breathing training during CPR training.

Course Content

This course consists of the following abilities:

TOPIC 1 – CARDIAC ARREST AND YOU

• Introduction
• The Heart, the Lungs and the Circulation
• Risk Factors for Heart Attack
• What Happens in a Heart Attack
• What Happens in a Heart Attack
• Other Common Causes of Cardiac Arrest
• The Chain of Survival

TOPIC 2 – CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)

• The Importance of Early CPR
• Adult One-Rescuer CPR
• Standards for Proper Chest Compressions
• The Recovery Position

TOPIC 3 – AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED)

• The Importance of Early Defibrillation
• Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
• Preparations for AED use
• Placement of Defibrillation Pads
• Defibrillation Procedures
• AED Protocol Summary
• Post-Incident Procedures
• Child/Infant Defibrillation
• Sample Practical Scenarios

TOPIC 4 – ADULT FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION (FBAO)

• Introduction
• Recognition of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
• Relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
• Heimlich Maneuver
• Chest Thrust
• Relief of Unconscious Adult FBAO

TOPIC 5 – CHILD CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)

• Child CPR
• The Recovery Position (Child)

TOPIC 6 – CHILD FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION (FBAO)

• Introduction
• Recognition of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
• Relief of Conscious Child Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) using Heimlich Maneuver
• Relief of Unconscious Child FBAO

TOPIC 7 – INFANT CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)

• Infant CPR
• The Lateral Position (Infant)

TOPIC 8 – INFANT FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION (FBAO)

• Introduction
• Recognition of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
• Relief of Conscious Infant Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) using Back Blows and Chest Thrusts
• Relief of Unconscious Infant FBAO

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 238.00 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.

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