Standard First Aid Course in Singapore
Gain essential skills and confidence to provide first aid in any situation, from everyday mishaps to emergencies.
Enrol in our Standard First Aid Course today to acquire life-saving skills and render short-term immediate medical assistance in critical situations.
The Standard First Aid Course in Singapore is required for workplace compliance, coaching accreditation, and general emergency preparedness.
The SFA course is accredited by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC), which includes adult CPR+AED training and basic first aid skills in adults, children, and infants.
About the Standard First Aid Course and Who It Is for
In the standard first aid course, you will be trained to respond to adult, child, and infant emergencies, covering CPR and AED use, bleeding control, fractures, choking, burns, and stroke recognition.
Employers commonly require this certification for safety officers, fitness instructors, coaches, teachers and caregivers. In many cases, certification is checked during hiring, licence renewal, or periodic compliance audits.
The certificate is valid for two years from the date of issue.
Course Overview
In an unpredictable world, the ability to effectively respond to emergencies is crucial.
Our Standard First Aid Course provides you with the vital skills and knowledge to confidently manage emergencies.
Upon completing this course, you will gain the confidence and expertise to deliver prompt first aid and make informed decisions in critical moments before medical assistance arrives.
Course Recognised by: NROC
Accredited by: SRFAC
MHI Training Approach
MHI Training has delivered first aid programmes since 2008. Many of our trainers have taken the standard first aid instructor course and have actual experience in emergency response situations and emphasise the practical application of the skills taught.
Class sizes are deliberately limited to allow participants to have actual hands-on CPR and AED practice, rather than observing the trainer only.
The training is highly focused on case scenarios and includes additional CPR practice if needed before the assessment is given.
What You’ll Learn During Standard First Aid Training?
This training equips you with emergency recognition, adult CPR + AED, injury care, and response to medical crises.
You’ll learn how to prioritise actions during the first critical minutes of an emergency, when correct sequencing directly affects outcomes.
Basic life support skills that the course covers include the DRSABC routine, CPR for adults, children, and infants, the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator, and dealing with choking cases.
It also covers medical emergencies such as heart attack and stroke (using the FAST method), seizures, asthma attacks, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions, and shock cases. And injury cases like bleeding control, bandaging, dealing with fractures and sprains using the RICE method, and burns cases.
Practical sessions involve repeated CPR and AED drills, as well as bandaging and treating fractures. The demonstration covers adults, children, and infants. Assessment consists of a 30-question MCQ, with an 80% pass rate.
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Course Duration
Our Standard First Aid course is available in two formats:
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New Participants: Individuals new to First Aid.
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Refresher Course: Individuals with certification issued within the last two years.
Certification & Validity in Singapore
A Standard First Aid certification indicates an individual’s ability to perform adult CPR + AED as well as bleeding control, fractures, choking, stroke, seizures, etc.
National Registry of Coaches (NROC) and Sport Singapore recognise the certification. A standard first aid refresher course may be taken within a three-month grace window before or after expiry.
Certain higher-risk sectors require the workplace-focused version instead.
How Certification Is Obtained
To obtain certification, participants must:
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Register with a provider
2. Complete the required e-learning modules
3. Attend in-person practical training and assessment
4. Achieve at least 80% for the MCQ and demonstrate competency in skills testing and practical assessment
Certificates are usually issued digitally within 5 working days after successful assessment.
Standard First Aid vs Occupational First Aid
Occupational First Aid is a course designed to cater to the workplace, which falls under MOM regulations, especially in higher-risk industries and companies with over 25 employees.
The difference between Standard First Aid and Occupational First Aid is not which one is better. It depends entirely on workplace risk profile and regulatory requirements.
For small offices or coaching roles, Standard First Aid is sufficient.
Which course does my company need?
Choose OFA if your organisation:
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Employs more than 25 staff
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Operates in construction, manufacturing, marine or chemical environments where higher workplace risk applies
MOM requires 1 first aider per 100 employees per shift.
This course is typically suitable for low-risk office environments or individual professionals who require recognised certification.
Basic vs Standard First Aid: What’s the difference?
Basic first aid is shorter and often non-accredited, and is typically intended for general awareness rather than formal workplace compliance. Standard first aid is assessed and valid for 2 years.
The curriculum follows nationally approved standards under SRFAC guidelines.
Note: OFA is also SRFAC-accredited but specifically MOM-recognised for workplace compliance in high-risk industries.
Refresher and Expiry Scenarios
To maintain continuous certification, standard first aid refresher course training should ideally be completed one to three months before expiry, although a three-month grace period is allowed after expiry. If that window is missed, the full programme must be completed again.
The course consists of the whole syllabus, which takes 12 hours, including the latest developments in the field of first aid, as well as a re-evaluation of practical skills.
Accreditation & Recognition in Singapore
Accreditation is granted by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council under the Ministry of Health. Eligible participants may qualify for SkillsFuture Credit and SSG funding, subject to prevailing government policies.
First aid certification is recognised by prominent bodies like the National Registry of Coaches (NROC), Sport Singapore, Ministry of Manpower, Early Childhood Development Agency, among others.
Course Details and Booking
The programme runs for 16 hours for new participants, 6 hours of e-learning, 6 hours of practical training and 4 hours of assessment. Weekend and weekday courses are available, depending on course availability.
Course fees vary from S$180 for new participants to S$160 for refresher courses, excluding GST. Costs may be reduced through the funding support provided to the course participants.
The course is held at 218E Changi Road, #03-05A, PKMS Building, Singapore 419737.
To register, select the course date of your choice and make the payment or apply for the course funding support.
Book Your Standard First Aid Course in Singapore Today
Early bookings give you more flexibility with renewal dates.
MHI Training has over 16 years of experience delivering accredited first aid training locally. Group bookings can be arranged for eight or more participants.
Email: enquiry@mhitraining.com
Call: +65 6440 8422
WhatsApp: 9663 4515
Frequently Asked Questions
What content would I learn in the Standard First Aid course, including adult CPR?
You would learn the skills to administer CPR to adults and respond to various workplace emergency situations.
Is the SFA course approved for SkillsFuture Credit?
Singaporean citizens 25 years and above can use the SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course by logging in to MySkillsFuture prior to the start of the course.
What should I include in my standard first aid kit?
The standard first aid kit should include sterile gauze, adhesive bandages, antiseptic wipes, disposable gloves, scissors, tweezers, and a CPR mask.