Occupational First Aid
(Refresher)
2-day In-Person Session
Occupational First Aid (Refresher) Course Overview
Occupational First Aid Refresher (includes CPR+AED) aims to equip you with knowledge and skills to provide first aid to adult casualties and to use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively in the workplace. The course is aligned with the guidelines and methods stipulated by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC).
The course is a requirement for all Appointed First Aiders to fulfil the Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations in their workplace.
To be eligible for the Occupational First Aid (Refresher) course, the participant must have an existing valid Occupational First Aid certificate. If you do not have a valid certificate or it has expired, you will be required to attend the Occupational First Aid (Full) course.
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Course Title: Occupational First Aid (Refresher)
Course Code:TGS-2022017324
Mode: 2 full days
Venue: Somerset, Jurong and Paya Lebar
- 20–21 Oct 2026, Tue–Wed
- 29–30 Oct 2026, Thu–Fri
- 5–6 Nov 2026, Thu–Fri
- 12–13 Nov 2026, Thu–Fri
Upon registration, the system will automatically apply for funding for you and advise the balance payable after funding.
For Individual Self-Sponsored Participants, you can make payment for the balance payable after funding via Skillsfuture Credits, PayNow or credit/debit card.
For Corporate-Sponsored Participants, you will receive an invoice via email for the balance payable after funding.
| Course Fee | $280.00 |
| GST (9%) | $25.20 |
| Course Fee with GST | $305.20 |
Pay less or 0 cash with SkillsFuture Credits
| Course Fee | $280.00 |
| With GST | $25.20 |
| 70% Subsidy 🎉 | -$196.00 |
| Nett Course Fee | $109.20 |
Pay less or 0 cash with SkillsFuture Credits
| Course Fee | $280.00 |
| With GST | $25.20 |
| 50% Subsidy 🎉 | -$140.00 |
| Nett Course Fee | $165.20 |
Funding eligibility is subject to approval by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). During registration, the applicable funding amount will be displayed, and you will be charged only for the balance payable after funding. Course enrolment is confirmed only upon payment of the balance payable. To qualify for SSG funding, participants must attend at least 75% of the course and pass all course assessments. Participants who do not meet these requirements will be required to pay the funded portion of the course fees, as funding will not be granted.
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As part of the assessment requirements, participants must do 2 minutes of continuous chest compressions and this can be physically strenuous. Participants experiencing the following medical conditions are not to participate.
- 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
- Is currently pregnant
If you opt out of the CPR+AED assessment during the course, you will not pass the course and instead, receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Who Is Eligible?
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) above the age of 21 are eligible for SSG funding. The funding amount is between 50-70% of course fees, depending on age and income-level.
Terms and conditions apply for funding. You must successfully complete the course in order to be eligible for funding. In the event you do not pass the course, you will need to make payment of the full course fee.
How Much Funding Will I Receive?
The following is an estimation of the grant amount, based on the prevailing grant calculator provided by TPG. The funding amounts are subject to change, and terms and conditions apply.
Please note that prices are subject to change.
How Do I Apply for Funding?
During registration, our system will automatically apply for funding for you and advise the balance to be paid after funding. For the balance payable, you can opt to make payment via Skillsfuture Credit, PayNow, or Credit/Debit card.
Who Is Eligible?
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) above the age of 21 are eligible for SSG funding. The individual must be under your organisation’s payroll. The funding amount is between 50-70% of course fees, depending on age and income-level.
Terms and conditions apply for funding. Participants must successfully complete the course in order to be eligible for funding. In the event your employee does not pass the course, you will need to make payment of the full course fee.
How Does It Work? (For Bulk Enrolments)
For multiple registrations, please email courses@sera.sg for the corporate enrolment form.
How Much Funding Will I Receive?
The following is an estimation of the grant amount, based on the prevailing grant calculator provided by TPG. The funding amounts are subject to change, and terms and conditions apply.
- Note: SkillsFuture Funding, >=21 yrs old: Applicable to Singapore Citizen/PR SkillsFuture Funding, >=40 yrs old: Applicable to Singapore Citizen ONLY
- Please note that prices are subject to changes.
- *Grant amount indicated here does not include absentee payroll (AP) funding as this is dependent on the trainee’s hourly basic salary (other than for trainees supported by surrogate Employers, where AP is computed on flat rate independent of salary).
How Do I Apply for Funding?
During registration, our system will automatically apply for funding for you and advise the balance to be paid after funding. For the balance payable, you can opt to make payment via PayNow, bank transfer or Credit/Debit card.
- Appointed First Aiders
- Where more than 25 persons are employed in a workplace, there shall be appointed in the workplace as first-aiders who shall be readily available during working hours. Such number of persons as complies with the ratio of one first-aider for every 100 persons employed in the workplace or part thereof (Workplace Safety and Health (First-Aid) Regulations).
- Safety officers
- Laboratory technicians
- Workers who operate with heavy machinery etc
- Able to speak, read and understand English effectively
- No medical heart and lung conditions or any physical disabilities and injuries that will prevent the participant from performing CPR
Course Objectives
At the end of the course the trainees will be able to:
- Identify the underlying causes of different types of injuries
- Administer basic immediate first aid without any medical help
- Perform adult CPR and use the AED
- Learn foreign body airway obstruction (i.e. choking) management for a conscious or unconscious adult
Course Content
The training syllabus and assessment guidelines meet the minimum standard set by Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council and course content as stipulated by Ministry of Manpower.
- Principles and practices of first aid
- Management of medical emergencies
- Wounds, bleeding and shock
- Fractures and soft tissues injuries
- Handling and transportation of the injured
- Eye and other injuries
- Burn injuries
- Breathing difficulties
- Unconscious casualty
- First Aid Requirements in Factories and Other Workplace – The Workplace Safety & Health (First Aid) Regulations
- Industrial Toxicology – Chemicals, Safety Data Sheet, Preventive and Precautionary measures with Case Studies
- Safety and Accident Prevention – Workplace Safety & Health Act Safe Work Measures with Case Studies
- CPR & use of AED
Theory Assessment
Participants will have to complete 40 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) test and need to score at least 80% (32/40) to successfully pass the course.
If a participant fails the theory assessment, the participant will be given 1 more attempt at the theory assessment.
Practical Assessment
Participants will need to demonstrate that they are competent in the skills of
- Three bandaging techniques
- Oral questioning
- Perform CPR and use an AED safely
If a participant fails the practical assessment, the participant will be given up to 2 more attempts at the practical assessment.
- Convenient Location – SERA is centrally located at the heart of town, Somerset, 5 minutes walk from the MRT
- Classroom-based learning with hands-on practice to reinforce skills performance with feedback from an instructor
- Course is developed and conducted in accordance with the guidelines set by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC)
- SERA uses Brayden and Laerdal QCPR Manikins (delivered from the US) that has unique and advanced features to enhance your learning experiences.
Upon successful completion of the course and receipt of payment, participants will receive an e-certificate via email.
Occupational First Aid Course FAQs
Who should attend the Occupational First Aid course?
The OFA course is intended for people appointed as workplace first aiders. It covers first aid for adult casualties, CPR and AED use in workplace emergencies.
How does OFA relate to MOM and the WSH Act?
Workplace first aid sits within Singapore’s workplace safety and health framework. Refer to the Ministry of Manpower’s WSH legislation guidance, the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the WSH (First-Aid) Regulations for the applicable obligations. Completing a course is one part of an employer’s first-aid arrangements.
How long is SERA’s full OFA course?
SERA’s full Occupational First Aid course is a three-day face-to-face programme with 24 contact hours, including practical training and assessment.
Does OFA include CPR and AED training?
Yes. SERA’s OFA course includes CPR and the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), alongside workplace first aid skills.
Should I take the full OFA course or the refresher?
If you currently hold a valid Occupational First Aid certificate, see SERA’s OFA refresher course. If you are taking OFA for the first time, choose the full course. Contact SERA before booking if your certificate has expired.
Where can I find upcoming OFA classes?
Use the upcoming dates and registration link on this course page to choose a session. Check the venue, available places and current fee during registration.
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