Standard First Aid (SFA) + AED Refresher
This course is accredited by SRFAC and aims to provide participants with knowledge & techniques to recognise and mitigate injuries and medical emergencies like severe breathing difficulties and bleedings. Participants will also learn skills and techniques to assist adults suffering from heart attack or cardiac arrest.
Participants are required to have a valid Standard First Aid Certificate to be able to participate in this refresher course.
Eligible for Claim
14 Oct 2020 - 30 Dec 2023
Training Grant Available
TGS-2020512730
Training Duration
1.5 Days (12 hours)
Mode of Training
In-Classroom
Course Language
English
Who Should Attend?
You should attend if you are:
- Sports coaches, instructors and trainers
- School teachers
- Individual who is interested to become a Standard First Aid Instructor
The Standard First Aid certification is a requirement for all Singapore Sports Coaches/Instructors/Trainers to attain under the Sports Singapore (Sports SG).
The goal of this course is to provide relevant knowledge and skills in rendering first aid treatment during an emergency or injury during the course of coaching.
The course syllabus has been updated as of 1st June 2020. Learners will now attain 2 different first aid certifications upon completion of this course.
Entry Requirements
- Physically healthy and able to complete course objectives
- Able to speak, read and understand English effectively as our courses are conducted in English.
- Participants are required to have a valid Standard First Aid Certificate to be able to participate in the course.
Course Objectives
This course provides the relevant knowledge and skills needed to apply first aid to adult casualty during any medical emergency that might arise and to use the Automated Defibrillator (AED) safely.
- Recognise a medical emergency situation.
- Activate the appropriate emergency response system and follow the Emergency Action Principles.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of identified emergencies, illnesses and injuries.
- Perform the necessary and correct first aid treatment to a casualty based on the emergency, illness and injury
- Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adult victims.
Course Content
Content
- Essentials of First Aid – Theory: 15 mins
- Unconscious Casualty (Non-Cardiac Arrest) – Theory: 15 mins, Practical 30 mins
- Respiratory Problems – Theory: 15 mins, Practical 60 mins
- Shock, Bleeding and Wounds – Theory: 15 mins, Practical 60 mins
- Musculoskeletal Injuries – Theory: 15 mins, Practical 90 mins
- Burn Injuries – Theory: 15 min
- Other First Aid Knowledge – Theory: 15 mins, Practical 30 mins
- CPR (Hands Only) + AED – Theory: 15 mins, Practical 90 mins
Total:
Theory – 2 hours, Practical – 6 hours
Skillsfuture Funding
Individual Sponsored
Who is eligible?
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) above the age of 21 are eligible for Skillsfuture Funding (SSG). The funding amount is between 50-70% of course fees (before GST), depending on age.
Trainees have to fulfill the following criterias to successfully receive the funding. Otherwise, Medlink Healthcare Group (MHG) reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the trainee if trainee did not meet the funding criteria.
- Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance
- Trainee must pass all assessments and attain 100% competency
How Does It Work?
- Click on “View Available Date”
- Click on “Register Now” on the date that you would like to register for
- Fill up the application form and checked on the box “Are you applying for grant” (the checkbox will only appear after you select NRIC for ID)
- Wait for an email from MHG informing you of the funding outcome and balance payable. You will receive this email between 1-2 working days from date of application.
- Singaporeans can use their Skillsfuture Credits to make payment for the balance payable.
How Much Funding Will I Receive?
The following is an estimation of the grant amount, based on the prevailing grant calculator provided by Training Partners Gateway (TPG). The funding amounts are subject to change, and terms and conditions
apply.
| Trainee’s Profile | Course Fee | SSG Funding Amount | Balance Payable by Skillsfuture Credit / Cash |
| Singaporeans / PR aged 21 years and above | $159.84 | $74.00 | $85.84 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 years and above | $159.84 | $103.60 | $56.24 |
Company Sponsored
Who is eligible?
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) above the age of 21 are eligible for Skillsfuture Funding (SSG). The trainee must be under the company payroll. The funding amount is between 50-70% of course fees (before GST), depending on age and company profile.
Trainees have to fulfill the following criterias to successfully receive the funding. Otherwise, Medlink Healthcare Group (MHG) reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the company if trainee did not meet the funding criteria.
- Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance
- Trainee must pass all assessments and attain 100% competency
How Does It Work?
- Email the following details to enquiries@mhg.sg
- Name:
- Email:
- Contact Number:
- Interested Course:
- Course Date(s):
- No. of Participants:
- Location of the Training: MHG Training Centre / Offsite training address: ______
- Wait for an email from MHG on registration proceed. You will receive this email between 1-2 working days from date of application.
How Much Funding Will I Receive?
The following is an estimation of the grant amount, based on the prevailing grant calculator provided by Training Partners Gateway (TPG). The funding amounts are subject to change, and terms and conditions
apply.
| Trainee’s Profile | Course Fee (inclusive GST) | SSG Funding Amount | Balance Payable by Skillsfuture Cash (inclusive of GST) | |
| Non-SME | Singaporeans / PR aged 21 years and above | $159.84 | $74.00 | $85.84 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 years and above | $159.84 | $103.60 | $56.24 | |
| SME | Singaporeans / PRs aged 21 years and above | $159.84 | $103.60 | $56.24 |
Training Location
Rehau Building 1
King George’s Avenue
#04-00 S(208557)
Course Assessments
Each learner will be assessed based on their competencies in 2 key components: theory and practice.
THEORY ASSESSMENTS
(2 attempts allowed)
This assessment comes with 30 multiple choice questions. The questions are broken down into: Standard First Aid - 20 questions & CPR (Hands Only) + AED - 10 questions
Practical Assessments
(3 attempts allowed)
For practical assessment, learners will undergo scenario-based tests. This is to ensure that they are able to carry out the necessary first-aid steps across multiple medical emergency scenarios.
In order to pass the practical assessment, 100% score is required.
ATTENDANCE
100% course attendance is required to be eligible for assessment.
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Certification
Upon successfully completing the standard first-aid course, learners will be awarded with these 2 first aid certificates to recognise their competencies.
CPR (Hands-Only) + AED Provider Certificate
This course is accredited by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC) and Sports SG. The certification is valid for 2 years. Results will be released on the day of training or after 2 working days after the course ends. A pass (credit card size) of achievement will be issued to all participants after the release of the results.
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FAQs
What happens if I fail my 2nd attempt of the Standard First Aid Course theory assessment?
What happens if I fail my 3rd attempt of the Standard First Aid course practical assessment?
I am a sports coach/trainer/instructor, is this certification compulsory for me?
Sport Singapore requires all NROC-registered coaches to have a valid Standard First Aid certificate.
The goal of this course is to provide relevant knowledge and skills in rendering first aid treatment during an emergency or injury during the course of coaching.
The course syllabus has been updated as of 1st June 2020. Learners will now attain 2 different first aid certifications upon completion of this course.
What is the class size?
My Standard First Aid certification expired. Is this the right course for me to renew my certification?
How long does it take to complete the Standard First Aid certification?
In general, each learner can complete the course in 12 hours.