APRO CPR+AED COURSE

Overview

Based on National Health Statistics from the Ministry of Health in 2021, Singapore, Ischemic Heart Disease (lack of blood circulation to heart muscles) is the second most common cause of death, contributing to 20.1% of total mortality. A person with heart disease is prone to a heart attack, which could result in Cardiac Arrest and sudden death.
Survival from sudden death can be maximised with the prompt application of basic life-saving skills of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), followed by medical intervention by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Paramedics.
In this Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC) accredited course, you will learn the necessary knowledge and practical skills on how to perform CPR and use an AED, during any appropriate situation, for an adult casualty. At the end of this course, upon successful passing of both a theory and practical test, you will attain a SRFAC accredited CPR+AED provider certification with a 2-year validity.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the duties and responsibilities of a CPR + AED provider
• Perform CPR effectively on adult unconscious casualty
• Use of an AED effectively on adult unconscious casualty
• Handle a medical emergency involving an adult unconscious casualty

For whom
Any individual who are:

1. Appointed to perform CPR and AED at workplace
2. Keen in learning CPR and AED skills and knowledge

Safety and Health Risk Advisory

As part of the assessment requirement, Learners MUST be able to perform 2 minutes of continuous chest compressions.
In order to fulfil this potentially strenuous physical assessment activity, learners with the following medical conditions are strongly encouraged NOT to participate in this course:

1. Now or has ever had or been bothered with any medical illnesses like back trouble, knee/joint/spinal injuries, heart trouble, high blood pressure, fainting spells, other physical conditions or other medical disabilities or serious illness.
2. Is currently pregnant
3. Is unable to kneel for prolong duration (at least 3 minutes continuously)

If you do intend to proceed with the course, please seek your doctor’s advice to continue, and produce the doctor’s letter.
If you opt out of the CPR+AED assessment during the course, you will not pass the course.

Entry Requirements

1. No physical disabilities and injuries that will prevent the participant from performing CPR compression
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Learners are able to:
   • Listen and Speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills WSQ (ES WSQ) Level 3
   • Read and Write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills WSQ (ES WSQ) Level 3
   • Manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills WSQ (ES WSQ) Level 3

* Those who do not meet the entry requirements will be subjected to interview before acceptance.

Course Duration and Timings
1 day (4 training hours), 0900 to 1300hrs for morning session, 1400 to 1800hrs for afternoon session.
Summative Assessment by APRO – same day (after training completion)
*All learners must attain an assessment outcome of ‘Competent’ to complete the course.

Course Fees:
Full Course Fee: $100.00 (before GST)

Course Code
CPR+AED

NTUC members can enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above; this will apply from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025) each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. *Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy. This excludes registration fees, misc. fees etc.

For more Information, contact us at 6567-6388 for more details.