Standard First Aid (SFA) + AED Refresher

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.

• 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.

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.

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

Who is eligible?

Individual Sponsored

Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) above the age of 21 are eligible for SSG funding. The funding amount is between 50-70% of course fees, depending on age.

Company Sponsored

Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) above the age of 21 are eligible for SSG funding. The trainee must be under the company payroll. The funding amount is between 50-70% of course fees, depending on age and company profile.

Trainee has to fulfill the following criterias to successfully received the funding. Otherwise, Medlink Healthcare Group reserve the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee / 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?

1. Register for the course by clicking on the available date

2. Fill up the application and checked on the box “Are you applying for grant” (the checkbox will only appear after you select NRIC for ID)

3. 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.

4. 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 TPG. The funding amounts are subject to change, and terms and conditions apply.