Courses

All Child First Aid learners (CFA) will need to go for the full provider course (based on new syllabus implemented since 1st June 2020 regardless of their eligibility for the refresher course). Subsequent renewal of Child First Aid learners (CFA) Provider certificate in 2022 can then be deemed eligible for a refresher course.

Please visit this link to register for the full Child First Aid Course.

Course Duration
16 hours (2 days)

Course Fees
S$117.70/- (GST Inclusive)
w.e.f. 15 Sept 2018 – Course fee will be revised, and SDF funding migrated to NETT fee.

Venue
Main Office (Bendemeer)
20 Bendemeer Road, #04-06 BS Bendemeer Centre, Singapore 339914

More Information
This course is accredited by SRFAC and ECDA

Course Code: CRS-N-0040357
TPGateway Course Code: TGS-2018500081 (Only applicable for self-sponsored Trainee to submit SkillsFuture Credit)

Passing Criteria

• Attendance: Achieve 100% for entire course and 100% for Child/Infant CPR
• Written Assessment: 70% to pass CFAC MCQ
• Practical Assessment: Obtain ‘C’ (Competent)

Course Medium
English, Mandarin (2017)

Course Information
The Child First Aid Course is a compulsory course for childcare and pre-school professionals under the Early Childhood Development Agency’s licensing framework. The aim of the course is to provide relevant knowledge and skills in rendering first aid treatment to a child or infant during any emergency at the childcare or pre-school centers. Any individuals with interest in child/infant first aid.

This course is accredited by the National First Aid Council (NFAC), Singapore. Upon successful completion of course, a certification with 2 years validity will be issued.

Course Objectives

• Provide trainees with safety information and standards for children and infants in Singapore
• Prepare trainees with the necessary skills in identifying, planning and managing and the emergency situation at home or in school
• Equip trainees with the skills in rendering first aid to common accidents among infants and children, its related injuries and medical emergencies
• Equip trainees with the skills in providing effective resuscitation (CPR) to a child and an infant during emergencies

Course Outcomes

• Recognise a medical emergency situation involving children and infants
• Activate the appropriate emergency response system and follow the Emergency
• Perform the necessary and correct first aid treatment to a child/infant casualty based on their injuries
• Perform CPR on children and infants during an emergency
• Perform the Necessary first aid treatment for Foreign body airway obstruction on children and infants

Course Outline

1. Duties and Responsibilities of a First Aider
2. Handling and Transportation of the Injured
3. Unconsciousness
4. Circulation and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
5. Circulatory System, Wounds, Bleeding and Shock
6. Poisons, Bites and Stings
7. Bones, Joints, Muscle Injuries
8. Burn Injuries
9. Respiratory Choking and Breathing Difficulties

Target Audience
Any individuals with interest in first aid or compulsory course for childcare and pre-school professionals under the Early Childhood Development Agency’s (ECDA) licensing.

The course is for individuals holding a current and valid CFAC course certificate which is near to expiry and wishes to renew this certification (no grace period).