Occupational First Aid Course is a mandatory course for personnel who will be appointed as a workplace first aider. The occupational first aid training aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to provide first aid to adult casualties and to use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively in the workplace. The course is aligned with the guidelines and methods stipulated by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC). This course is also recognised as the CERT First Aider Course with CPR + AED.
Recertification Course
Occupational First Aid Refresher Course
Target Audience
Any individuals with interest in first aid training
Any individuals assigned as a occupational first aider
WSH Professionals
Topics
Principles and Practice of First Aid
First Aid Requirements in Factories and other Workplaces
Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries
Handling and Transportation of the Injured
Cardio – Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Breathing Difficulties
The Unconscious Patient
Occupational Eye Injuries
Burn Injuries
Industrial Toxicology
Safety & Accident Prevention
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
Must be physically fit and able to render help to another individual during an emergency
Assumed skills and knowledge: ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 5 and above.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment
Written exam duration: 40 mins
(Minimum of 40 Multiple Choice Questions: 20 MCQ on OFA, 10 MCQ on CPR, 10 MCQ 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-2022011469
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 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)
$282.61 – SCAL Members
$302.80 – Non-Members
Funding Eligibility
Individual Sponsor (inclusive of GST)
Non-Singaporean/PR: $302.80
Singaporeans/PRs aged 21 years and above: $162.61
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above: $106.54
Company Sponsored (Non-SME) (inclusive of GST)
Non-Singaporean/PR: $302.80
Singaporeans/PRs aged 21 years and above: $162.61
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above: $106.54
Company Sponsored (SME) (inclusive of GST)
Non-Singaporean/PR: $302.80
Singaporeans/PRs aged 21 years and above: $106.54
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above: $106.54
3.0 Day Course
Training Hours – 21.0 hours
Assessment Hours – 0 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.
Accreditations
SDU: 10 Points
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Replacement/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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