The Occupational First Aid Refresher Course aims to provide attendees with the relevant skills and knowledge required to maintain their occupational first aider role at the workplace.
As part of the Workplace Safety and Health Requirement, Occupational First Aiders are required to maintain a valid certification to meet mandatory requirements.
The Occupational First Aid Refresher Course covers all the topics required for workplace first aid proficiency in a shortened format for experienced first aiders. Includes CPR+AED training and recertification.
Full Course
Target Audience
The course targeted at individuals seeking to renew their Occupational First Aid Course Certificate to continue as an occupational first aider.
Topics
First Aid Requirements in Workplaces
Safety & Accident Prevention
Industrial Toxicology
Introduction of First Aid Box Contents & its Uses
Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
Occupational Eye Injuries
Burn Injuries
Fractures & Soft Tissue Injuries
Handling & Transportation of Injured
Breathing Difficulties
The Unconscious Patient
Management of Medical Emergencies
Learning Outcomes
Explain the duties and responsibilities of First Aider
List the legal requirements under Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations for the workplace
Check and pack contents of First Aid Box
Apply first aid to accident victims in the workplace
Manage a medical emergency at the workplace
Manage victims of *hazardous chemicals exposure
Identify common workplace accidents requiring first aid treatment
Pre-Requisites
To have at least ES WPLN Level 5 & above or equivalent as otherwise, you may find the course challenging to understand and pass the required assessments
Completed Occupational First Aid Course with CPR+AED (OFA) and currently holding a valid OFAC certificate
Must be physically fit and able to render help to another individual during an emergency
Mode of Assessment
Assessment
Written exam duration: 40 mins
(Minimum of 40 Multiple Choice Questions: 20 MCQs on OFA, 10 MCQs on CPR, 10 MCQs on AED)
Practical Exam Duration: 20 mins per participant (Bandaging, CPR+AED & case scenarios)
Passing Criteria
Passing rate for OFA MCQs = 70% Passing rate for CPR + AED MCQs = 80% * If fail in CPR – AED considered as fail in whole examination and need to retake whole course. If fail theory examination or bandaging practical, need only to retake theory exam or bandaging practical.
Assessment Venue
SCAL Academy
164 Gul Circle #01-14 JTC Space @Gul, (S) 629621
Certification
Only participants with 75% attendance will be eligible to sit for the assessment. Certificate of Successful Completion and ID card will be awarded to participants who successfully completed the course and passed the assessments. Validity period of certificate is 2 years.
Course Administration
Course Ref. No.: TGS-2022014773
Only participants with 75% attendance will be eligible to sit for the assessment. Certificate of Successful Completion and ID card will be awarded to participants who successfully completed the course and passed the assessments. Validity period of certificate is 2 years.
SCAL is accredited by Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC) and the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) under ISO 29993:2017 to offer Occupational First Aid Refresher Course. The WSH (First Aid) Regulations (Cap. 354A, S65) Reg.5 stipulates that every person appointed as a first aider shall
(a) have successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner; and
(b) undergo such subsequent re-training in first-aid treatment as the Commissioner may require.
Course Fees
Fee (inclusive of GST)
$232.15 – SCAL Members
$252.34 – Non-Members
Funding Eligibility
Individual Sponsor (inclusive of GST)
Non-Singaporean/PR: $252.34
Singaporeans/PRs aged 21 years and above: $135.51
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above: $88.79
Company Sponsored (Non-SME) (inclusive of GST)
Non-Singaporean/PR: $252.34
Singaporeans/PRs aged 21 years and above: $135.51
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above: $88.79
Company Sponsored (SME) (inclusive of GST)
Non-Singaporean/PR: $252.34
Singaporeans/ PRs aged 21 years and above: $88.79
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above: $88.79
2.0 Day Course
Training Hours – 17.5 hours
Assessment Hours – 9 hours
English
[Funding Eligibility]
Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments, and attain 100% competency
SCAL Academy reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria
Training provider will submit trainee details via SSG Training Provider Gateway and will bill in NETT fee if trainee is eligible for training grant. Note that all grants are subject for final approval by SSG.
RegisterReplacement/Postponement
A notice of replacement / postponement together with the full particulars of the new participant (for replacement) must be given to us AT LEAST 3 working days before course commencement. A charge of S$50 (replacement) or S$100 (postponement) will be imposed on such changes. Appeal of Assessment Result: (a) Students who wish to appeal for review of assessment results, please fill the Assessment Appeal Form that can be downloaded from website. There will be an admin fee of $60.00 (incl GST, non-refundable).
Special Class
Available upon request.
For more information, please contact Ms Elene Yeo at 67939020 or email elene@scal-academy.com.sg
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