Introduction
By the end of the course, participants would be able to render first aid for injuries sustained at the workplace or at home. Participants will be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency first-aid measures in life-threatening situations.
Overview
Basic Principles & Practices of First Aid
- Management of Medical Emergencies
- Breathing Difficulties
- Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for Adult, Child & Infant
- Wounds, Bleeding and Shock
Occupational Eye Injuries
- The Unconscious Patient
- Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries
- Burn Injuries
Handling and Transportation of the Injured
- Revision
- Written and Practical Examination
For Whom
Any individuals who are keen in learning first aid skills and knowledge Coaches, Fitness Instructors, Lifeguards, or MOE School Teachers
Certification Awarded
Standard First Aid with CPR & AED Cert – Accredited by Singapore Resuscitation & First Aid Council
(SFRAC). Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an e-certificate and ecard via email valid for 2 years
Course Duration : 2 Days
Who Should Attend?
You should attend if you are:
- An Early childhood educator.
- A Parent/Caregiver with infant and Babysitter.
Child First Aid course is a compulsory course for childcare and preschool professionals under the Early Childhood Development Agency’s licensing framework.
Course Objectives:
- Provide learners with safety information and standards for children and infants in Singapore.
- Prepare learners with the necessary skills in identifying, planning and managing a medical emergency at home or in school.
- Equip learners with the skills in rendering first aid for injuries and medical emergencies arising from common accidents among infants, children and adults.
- Equip learners with the skills in providing effective resuscitation (CPR) to an adult, child and an infant during medical emergencies.
Course Contents:
- Essentials of First Aid.
- Unconscious Casualty (Non-Cardiac Arrest)
- Respiratory Problems.
- Shock, Bleeding and Wounds.
- Musculoskeletal Injuries.
- Burn Injuries.
- Other First Aid. Knowledge
- CPR(MTM) + AED
Entry Requirements:
- Able to speak, read and understand English effectively as the course is conducted in English.
- Physically fit with no pre-existing medical conditions such as back trouble, knee/spinal/joints injuries, heart/lung conditions etc. Please consult a doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions before proceeding with the course.
- Trainees who are pregnant or suspect they are pregnant are highly discouraged from taking courses with CPR. Due to safety reason, we strongly discourage trainees from attending the course. It is advisable register for the course after maternity leave has ended.
Important Notes:
- Part of the assessment requires trainees to do 2 minutes of continuous chest compressions and ventilations and this can be physically strenuous.
- If you attend the course but opt out of the CPR+AED assessment, you will only be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.
Introduction
First Aid and Safety is paramount importance in the workplace. Not only you are required to know the different first aid management, active prevention of accidents from happening in the workplace is also vital. This course provides the necessary knowledge, skills, know-how and attitude to help one to take charge and make a difference in an emergency.
Objectives
By the end of the course, participants are equipped with knowledge and application skills in demonstrating first aid/ CPR skills and be able to apply them to the workplace. He will understand the roles he played as a first aider which include accident prevention , upkeep of the first aid box and apply first aid to accident victims in the workplace, manage victims of hazardous chemicals exposure and identify common workplace accidents requiring first aid treatment.
Overview
- Basic Principles and Practice of First Aid
- Management of Medical Emergencies
- Breathing Difficulties
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- The unconscious patient
- Wounds and Bleeding & Shock
- Occupational Eye injuries
- Fractures and Soft tissue injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Handling and Transportation of the injured
- First Aid Requirements
- Safety and Accident Prevention
- Industrial Toxicology
For Whom
Appointed First Aider under WSHA.
Any individuals with interest in first aid or have been assigned a WSH-related role in the company.
Pre-requisites
- All participant able to speak, read and understand English effectively (equivalent to the ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 and above standard) effectively as our courses are conducted in English.
- Must be physically fit and able to perform CPR Skills while kneeling on the floor and to render help to another individual during an emergency.
Certification Awarded
Occupational First Aid with CPR & AED Cert – Accredited by Ministry of Manpower and Singapore
Resuscitation & First Aid Council (SFRAC). Upon successful completion of the course, participants
will receive an e-certificate and e-card via email valid for 2 years
Course Duration: 3 Days
The Basic Cardiac Life Support and AED Certification course aims to equip you with CPR knowledge and skills for adults and infants, choking relief, and using an AED.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a BCLS+AED certification (with two years validity) accredited by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the rescuer’s role in the Chain of Survival
- Perform CPR effectively for adult and infant casualties
- Choking relief for conscious and unconscious adult and infant casualties
- Use an AED correctly, safely and swiftly
Who should attend
- Members of the public
- Working professionals who require BCLS+AED certification
- Individuals interested in becoming BCLS+AED course instructors
- Parents/caregivers of infants
- Families of heart patients
- Families with elderly
- Families with members at risk of cardiovascular disease
Course Assessment
- Theory (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Practical tests (Scenario-based)
Course Content:
The Heart, the Lungs, and the Circulation
Risk Factors for Heart Attack
What Happens in a Heart Attack & in a Cardiac Arrest
Other Common Causes of Cardiac Arrest
The Chain of Survival
HANDS-ONLY CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
The Importance of Early CPR
Adult One-Rescuer Hands Only CPR
Standards for Proper Chest Compressions
The Recovery Position
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED)
The Importance of Early Defibrillation
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Preparations for AED use & Placement of Defibrillation Pads
Defibrillation Procedures, AED Protocol Summary & Post-Incident Procedures
Child/Infant Defibrillation & Sample Practical Scenarios
For Whom:
Anyone who is interested or needs to be equipped with CPR + AED skills.
Certification Awarded:
CPR+AED – Accredited by Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC). Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an e-certificate via email and physical card valid for 2 years.
Comfort Ambulance is able to conduct a wide range of corporate talks and assembly talks for your organisation or school. The learning outcomes and content can be customized for you, depending on the learning objectives that you wish to achieve.
First Aid Awareness Talk
Overview: In this workshop, you will learn how to respond and to provide first aid to medical emergencies in an office setting. These medical emergencies include fainting, seizure, stroke, heart attack and diabetic emergencies. Participants will also get to perform CPR and use the AED during the practical session.
Recommended Duration: 2 hours if it includes CPR+AED and opportunities for hands-on practice. Topics can be omitted or added if the duration is shorter or longer respectively.
CPR+AED Awareness Talk
Overview: In this workshop, you will learn the difference between heart attack and cardiac attack. You will learn how to approach a casualty who is suffering from heart attack and perform quality CPR and use the AED when the casualty collapsed.
Recommended Duration: 2 hours if it includes opportunities for hands-on practice. Topics can be omitted or added if the duration is shorter or longer respectively.
First Aid in Mental Health Awareness Talk
Overview: In this 1 hour workshop, you will learn more about depression, anxiety attacks and warning signs of suicide. You will also learn how to approach a person when he or she is in distress or having a panic attack.
Recommended Duration: 1 hour. If you would like to include time for role-play and discussion, the recommended duration is at 1.5-2 hours. Topics can be omitted or added if the duration is shorter or longer respectively.
Mental Wellness Awareness Talks
Stress Management Workshop
Introduction: Contrary to what some individuals may feel, stress does not come from events that happen. Rather, stress comes from how we view the events. Have you noticed that some people seem to be able to handle stress better than others, even though they may all be facing the same situation? This is due to the difference in perspectives that they have towards the external event.
Overview: In this workshop, you will learn how to identify signs of stress, ways to cope with stress and how to approach a person who is going through a stressful period.
Recommended Duration: 1 hour. Topics can be omitted or added if the duration is shorter or longer respectively.
Anger Management Workshop
Introduction: Everyone gets angry from time to time and it is a normal human emotion. However, if anger gets out of control, it may cause potential damages to an individual’s daily activities, important relationships in his/her life and overall well-being. Others around him/her may also be negatively affected.
Overview: In this workshop, you will learn how to identify causes of anger, understand what triggers and maintains anger and how to avoid or reduce these triggers. You will also learn how to approach an individual who is going through a stressful moment.
Recommended Duration: 1 hour. Topics can be omitted or added if the duration is shorter or longer respectively.
Basic Counselling Awareness Workshop
Overview: In this workshop, you will learn about the counselling process using the Problem-Solving Framework (PADI) and understand mental illness such as psychosis, depression and anxiety attacks.
Recommended Duration: 4 hours. Topics can be omitted or added if the duration is shorter or longer respectively.
Basic Counselling Awareness Workshop
Overview: In this workshop, you will learn about the role of a para-counselling, the counselling process using the Problem-Solving Framework (PADI), understand mental illness such as psychosis, depression and anxiety attacks, and suicide risk assessment and management.
Recommended Duration: 8 hours. Topics can be omitted or added if the duration is shorter or longer respectively.
