OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID (OFA)

SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY
Singapore Red Cross Academy (SRCA)
OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID (OFA)
COURSE SUMMARY
COURSE OBJECTIVES ……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..………….
For those who need to meet the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act requirements. This course is
designed to prepare workers to be certified first aiders with the ability to recognize several life
threatening emergencies such as a heart attack or choking. More importantly this course aims to equip
the trainees with the knowledge and skills in providing resuscitation and the proper use of the
defibrillator to a collapsed adult, in a safe, timely and effective manner according to the guidelines
established by the National Resuscitation Council (NRC), Singapore. Other first aid skills include
bandaging of wounds and immobilisation of fractures.
At the end of the course, trainees will be able to:
Identify the rescuer's role in the chain of survival
Activate the appropriate emergency response system
Follow the Emergency Action Principles
Perform the abdominal thrusts (or Heimlich Manuevoure) for choking adult victims
Perform the chest thrusts for an obese or pregnant choking adult victim
Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adult victims
Demonstrate the use of the defibrillator and perform defibrillation for adult victims
COURSE TOPICS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
LESSON 1 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF FIRST AID & Management of Medical Emergencies
LESSON 2 THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM and causes of breathing difficulties including choking
LESSON 3 The CIRCULATORY SYSTEM , shock, bleeding, management of wounds, eye injuries and
CPR
LESSON 4 THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries, Handling and
Transportation of the Injured, Management of Bites and Stings
LESSON 5 THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, Unconscious Casualty, Burn Injuries and Heat Disorders
LESSON 6 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
LESSON 7 SAFETY TOPICS of First Aid Requirements in Workplaces, Chemicals in Workplaces,
Occupational Safety & Accident Prevention
CERTIFICATION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Trainees can collect their card-size Occupational First Aid (OFA) and CPR+AED certificates on the
spot from the examiner upon passing the assessments.
OFA certificate is accredited by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) which is valid for 3 years.
With effect 1 Nov 2010, CPR+AED certificate is accredited by the National Resuscitation Council
(NRC), Singapore which is valid for 2 years.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Able to speak and read in English effectively. Completed secondary education and above.
Medically fit to perform CPR (resuscitation) - have no underlying medical heart, lung conditions or
any physical disabilities such as knee, spinal or joints injury history that prevents them from
performing effective CPR (resuscitation).
Pregnant ladies not allowed for safety precaution.
Singapore Red Cross Academy, 15 Penang Lane, Red Cross House, Level 3, Singapore 238486. Tel: 6664-0500

SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY
Singapore Red Cross Academy (SRCA)
OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID (OFA)
COURSE SUMMARY
FUNDING ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………
SDF (Skills Development Fund) Training Grant is available for each company sponsored S’pore/PR
trainees (eligibility criteria apply).
AP (Absentee Payroll) approved.
COURSE VENUE …………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Singapore Red Cross Academy (SRCA), 15 Penang Lane, Red Cross House, Level 3, Singapore 238486
(near Dhoby Ghaut MRT station).
COURSE FEE ……………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Up to end August 2013
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S$ 330 (inclusive of GST, training notes, 2 complimentary bandages & 3 face-shields)
Applicable from Sept 2013 onwards
o
S$ 342.40 (inclusive of GST, training notes, 2 complimentary bandages & 3 face shields)
Corporate class can be arranged at a minimum charge of 12 trainees per class. Maximum class size
is 15.
Email corporate request to training.admin@redcross.org.sg.
COURSE DURATION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………...
24 training hours and 4 assessment hours.
(3 day x 8 hours from 9am to 6pm & 1 day x 4 hours) or (8 evenings x 3 hours from 6:30pm to
9:30pm & 1 day x 4 hours)
COURSE ASSESSMENT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..
Theory Assessment (Multiple Choice Questions; FA 70% to pass & CPR+AED 80%).
Practical Assessment (Bandaging, Foreign body airway obstruction, CPR & AED).
Criteria: 100% course attendance is required to sit for the assessment. Trainees must pass Theory to
proceed to Practical. Trainees, who failed the theory assessment at their 1st attempt, are allowed a
2nd attempt on the same day. If they fail the 2nd attempt theory assessment, they would need to
re-take the assessment (Theory & Practical) on another day. The re-assessment fee is $20.00,
CPR+AED is $40.00. Trainees, who failed the assessment on the 3rd attempt, will have to re-take the
entire course. Trainees who failed in any practical assessment will have to re-take the entire
assessment (Theory & Practical).
To Apply for Our Public Classes:
Step 1: Visit our website at http://www.redcross.org.sg/articles/learn-first-aid
Step 2: On LEARN FIRST aid webpage, click on the course titles to view course dates and synopsis.
Step 3: On LEARN FIRST aid webpage, read Terms & Regulations before completing on-line or download application
An email confirmation with payment details will be sent to you at least 2 weeks before the course
commencement.
For further queries, feel free to contact us at 6664-0500, Singapore Red Cross Academy (Training Centre).
We look forward to receive your course application.
Singapore Red Cross Academy, 15 Penang Lane, Red Cross House, Level 3, Singapore 238486. Tel: 6664-0500

SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY
Singapore Red Cross Academy (SRCA)
OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID (OFA)
COURSE SUMMARY
COURSE SCHEDULE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Print Date: 29-August-2013
Month Language Days Time Course Dates & Time
August
English Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm & *9am to 1pm 19, 20, 21, *22 August 2013 - FULL
English Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm & *2pm to 6pm 19, 20, 21, *22 August 2013 - FULL
English
Mon, Tue,
Wed & *Fri
9am to 6pm & *9am to 1pm
26, 27, 28, *30 August 2013 - FULL
English
Mon, Tue,
Wed & *Fri
9am to 6pm & *2pm to 6pm
26, 27, 28, *30 August 2013 - FULL
English
Mon, Wed, Fri,
*Sat
6:30pm to 9:30pm & *2pm to
6pm
5, 7, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, *24
August 2013
September
English Tue to Fri 9am to 6pm & *9am to 1pm 10, 11, 12, *13 September 2013-
FULL
English Tue to Fri 9am to 6pm & *2pm to 6pm 10, 11, 12, *13 September 2013-
FULL
English Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm & *9am to 1pm 16, 17, 18, *19 September 2013-
FULL
English Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm & *2pm to 6pm 16, 17, 18, *19 September 2013-
FULL
English
Mon, Wed, Fri,
*Sat
6:30pm to 9:30pm & *2pm to
6pm
2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, *21
September 2013
October
English Tue to Fri 9am to 6pm & *9am to 1pm 1, 2, 3 & *4 October 2013- FULL
English Tue to Fri 9am to 6pm & *2pm to 6pm 1, 2, 3 & *4 October 2013 - FULL
English
English
English
English
Mon to Wed,
Fri
Mon to Wed,
Fri
Mon to Wed,
Fri
Mon to Wed,
Fri
9am to 6pm & *9am to 1pm 7, 8, 9 & *11 October 2013
9am to 6pm & *2pm to 6pm 7, 8, 9 & *11 October 2013
9am to 6pm & *9am to 1pm 21, 22, 23 & *25 October 2013
9am to 6pm & *2pm to 6pm 21, 22, 23 & *25 October 2013
English Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm & *2pm to 6pm 28, 29, 30 & *31 Jun 2013
English
Mon, Wed,
Fri & *Sat
6:30pm to 9:30pm & *2pm
to 6pm
2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 & *19 Jun
2013
Schedule for November & December 2013 classes will be available after 3rd October 2013.
Singapore Red Cross Academy, 15 Penang Lane, Red Cross House, Level 3, Singapore 238486. Tel: 6664-0500