Child First Aid (CFA) (Infant/Child Care Provider)

About This Course
The Child First Aid (CFA) Refresher Course allows infant or childcare providers to recap and be updated on the adequate first aid skills and knowledge that caters to child related medical emergencies. Participants will go through interactive classroom teaching, practice and assessment to learn a systematic approach when responding with emergency situations. Participants will be proficient in handling the infant or child’s physical and mental well-being in the most appropriate manner and also risk identification to help caregivers to prevent accidents.

What You Will Learn
The Child First Aid (CFA) Refresher Course is suitable for infant or childcare providers who have direct interaction with children such as childcare centres, preschools, and as professional caregivers. The course will provide participants with the essential lifesaving knowledge and skillsets catered to infant and children. Participants will learn according to the latest guidelines provided by Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC) and approved by Early Childhood and Development Agency (ECDA). Upon completion of course and assessment, a certificate with 2 years validity will be awarded.

Under UTAP, NTUC union members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above; this will apply from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025) each year when they sign up for courses supported under UTAP.
** This excludes SkillsFuture Credit utilisation and other government subsidies.
Union Members Eligibility for UTAP Application (For info)
- Union member must commence the course within UTAP approved period.
- Union member must achieve minimum attendance for the course based on existing Government regulations and sit for all prescribed examinations) if any.
- Union member must submit claims via UTAP system within 6 months after course completion.
- Union member must not claim full funding through company sponsorship or other types of funding.
- Union member must have paid-up union membership before course commencement, throughout the entire course duration and at the point of claim.
Should trainees have queries on the UTAP funding scheme, they can email to UTAP Enquiry <UTAP@e2i.com.sg> or use the Live Chat function to enquire on membership matters.