Child First Aid Refresher Course

Declaration of Medical Conditions if any :-Participants must perform 2 minutes of nonstop chest compressions as part of course assessment requirements, which can be physically demanding. It is advised to refrain from participating in this course if you:

Have medical ailments such as back pain, knee, joint, or spinal injuries, heart problems, high blood pressure, fainting spells, other physical conditions, other medical disabilities, or if serious diseases are present or have ever been a source of discomfort; or

Are pregnant.

If you decide to continue with the course in spite of prevailing medical conditions, please obtain your doctor’s approval and provide us with a doctor’s letter stating your clearance to participate. Failure to be assessed and subsequently pass the practical component will cause you to fail the course. You will not be certified in BCLS + AED; you will only be issued with a certificate of attendance.

Participants must perform 2 minutes of nonstop chest compressions as part of course assessment requirements, which can be physically demanding.

It is advised to refrain from participating in this course if you:

• Have medical ailments such as back pain, knee, joint, or spinal injuries, heart problems, high blood pressure, fainting spells, other physical conditions, other medical disabilities, or if serious diseases are present or have ever been a source of discomfort; or
• Are pregnant.

If you decide to continue with the course in spite of prevailing medical conditions, please obtain your doctor’s approval and provide us with a doctor’s letter stating your clearance to participate. Failure to be assessed and subsequently pass the practical component will cause you to fail the course. You will not be certified in BCLS + AED; you will only be issued with a certificate of attendance.

• 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 Child First Aid Certificate to be able to participate in this refresher course three months before the expiry date on your existing certificate as the maximum grace period is three months after date of expiry.

By the end of the course, learners will have the relevant knowledge and application skills in Child First Aid to apply during an emergency or accident for adult and infant casualties. 1. Explain the duties and responsibilities of Child First Aid Provider.

2. Perform BCLS+AED effectively on adult unconscious casualties.

3. Perform the relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) effectively on adult conscious and unconscious casualties.

4. Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) effectively on infant unconscious casualties.

5. Perform the relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) effectively on infant conscious and unconscious casualties.

6. Apply first aid to adult, child and infant casualties.

7. Manage a medical emergency

The training syllabus and assessment guidelines meet the minimum standard set by Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council.

• Introduction to First Aid
• Breathing Difficulties
• Wound Management
• Unconsciousness
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Common Child Injuries
• Child and Infant CPR

• Learners would need to fulfil 100% course attendance in order to be eligible for the assessments.
• Assessment Outline:

(i) Written Assessment (Up to 3 attempts to pass)

– 50 Multiple Choice Questions (80% to pass, 40/50)

(ii) Practical Assessment (Up to 3 attempts to pass)

-BCLS+AED (includes MTM/BVM with QCPR)

Bandaging (1 X Bleeding and 1 X Fracture)

– Application of Tourniquet

– Conscious and Unconscious Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Choking)

– Administration of EpiPen

– Administration of MDI with Spacer

Convenient Location – NUFFIELD ACADEMY is a 5-min walk from MacPherson MRT station. Practice with Real-Life Scenarios – Combining classroom instructions with real-world applications boost participant performance significantly.

Feedback-Based Improvements – We genuinely take all feedback seriously to improve our learning environment for you.

Accredited – The course is developed and conducted in accordance with the guidelines set by SRFAC.

High Quality Equipment Usage – NUFFIELD ACADEMY uses Prestan (from US), Brayden (from Korea) and Ambu (from Denmark) QCPR manikins that are unique and have advanced features to give you best learning experience.

Lecture – 1 Facilitator : 16 Learners

Small Group Practical – 1 Facilitator : 4 Learners (up to 4 Facilitators per class)