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Child First Aid
(Asynchronous e-Learning)
Online Learning + 13-hour In-Person Session
Child First Aid Course Overview
Child First Aid (Full) aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply First Aid to a child and/or infant casualty. The course is in accordance to the guidelines and methodologies stipulated by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC). Course accreditation recognized by Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Other Modes Available
- English
- Child First Aid (Classroom) (Full) – fully in-person, 2 full days (20-hours)
- Child First Aid (Classroom) (Refresher) – fully in-person, 2 full days (16-hours)
- Mandarin (中文)
- Child First Aid (Classroom) (Full) – fully in-person, 2 full days (20-hours)
- Child First Aid (Classroom) (Refresher) – fully in-person, 2 full days (16-hours)
The above are available via private course runs. Contact us for a quotation!
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Course Title: Child First Aid
Course Code: TGS-2024051178
Mode: Mode: eLearning + 13-hour in-person
Venue: Somerset
- 21–22 Nov 2026, Sat–Sun
- 28–29 Nov 2026, Sat–Sun
- 21–22 Nov 2026, Sat–Sun
- 28–29 Nov 2026, Sat–Sun
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 | $198.00 |
| GST (9%) | $17.82 |
| Course Fee with GST | $215.82 |
Pay less or 0 cash with SkillsFuture Credits
| Course Fee | $198.00 |
| With GST | $17.82 |
| 70% Subsidy 🎉 | -$138.60 |
| Nett Course Fee | $77.22 |
Pay less or 0 cash with SkillsFuture Credits
| Course Fee | $198.00 |
| With GST | $17.82 |
| 50% Subsidy 🎉 | -$99.00 |
| Nett Course Fee | $116.82 |
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 advised not to participant.
- 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 proceed with the course, please seek your doctor’s advice for the green light 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 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.
- Early Childhood Educators
- Individuals keen on learning child and infant first aid skills and knowledge
- Individuals interested to become a Child First Aid Instructor
- The Child First Aid Certification is one of the requirements for an individual to teach Child First Aid
What are ECDA’s Child First Aid requirements?
Key Personnel/principal must hold valid Child First Aid (CFA) certification.
| Licence / group | Minimum coverage | Extra staffing |
|---|---|---|
| Class A onlyInfant care | 3 CFA-certified programme staff during operating hours, including Key Personnel/principal. | Above 50 infants at any one time: 1 extra CFA-certified staff member during operating hours per 50 infants or part thereof. |
| Class A + B/CCombined centre | 3 CFA-certified programme staff during Class A operating hours; at least 1 must be an Infant Educator/Programme Helper deployed in infant care. | Above 50 infants at any one time: 1 extra CFA-certified staff member during operating hours per 50 infants or part thereof. |
| Class B/CB: childcare C: kindergarten |
3 CFA-certified staff during programme hours; at least 1 during non-programme hours. | Above 150 children per session: 1 extra CFA-certified programme staff member for each additional 50 children or part thereof. |
Combined centres: Apply §4.4.3 to infant care and §§4.4.4–4.4.5 to non-infant care separately (footnote 7).
Source: ECDA Code of Practice, §4.4, pp. 27–28 (PDF).
PDF updated 19 Oct 2026 · Source checked 21 Oct 2026.
- 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:
- Recognize a medical emergencies involving child and infant casualties
- Activate the appropriate emergency response and follow the Emergency Action Principles
- Perform Child CPR and Infant CPR
- Perform the appropriate first aid treatment for Foreign Body Airway Obstruction on a child and infant (conscious and unconscious)
- Identify the common medical illnesses in children and infants
Course Content
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
Participants are required to attend 100% of the course duration.
Theory Assessment
Participants will have to complete 30 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) test and need to score at least 80% (24/30) 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
- Relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) in a Conscious and Unconscious child and infant
- Two bandaging techniques
- Application of EpiPen, Inhaler with Spacer
- 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.
Child First Aid Course FAQs
Who should attend Child First Aid training?
Child First Aid is relevant to preschool and infant-care staff and others responsible for children who need child and infant emergency-response skills.
How does Child First Aid relate to ECDA requirements?
ECDA’s Early Childhood Development Centres Code of Practice sets Child First Aid certification requirements for centre personnel and staffing coverage. Check the requirements for your centre’s licence and enrolment in the ECDA Code of Practice, and refer to ECDA for official updates.
Does Child First Aid include child and infant CPR?
Yes. SERA’s Child First Aid syllabus includes child and infant CPR, choking response and first aid for common childhood injuries and medical emergencies.
Is a short parents’ first aid workshop the same as CFA certification?
A short awareness workshop should not be treated as a substitute for the Child First Aid certification required for a preschool role. Check the qualification required by your employer before choosing a course.
Is SERA’s Child First Aid course available in Mandarin?
SERA’s course page lists English and Mandarin options. Confirm the language and learning format for your selected session before registration.
Is there an assessment for Child First Aid?
Yes. SERA lists theory and practical assessments for Child First Aid. Participants must demonstrate the required first aid and resuscitation skills to complete the course successfully.
