Full Course
$130.00
Before GST
*SkillsFuture Credits is not applicable.
Blended Learning
Refresher Course
$120.00
Before GST
*SkillsFuture Credits is not applicable.
Instructor Led Classroom Training
Course Overview
The BCLS and AED certification course provide learners with the essential knowledge and skills to identify cardiorespiratory emergencies and perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adults , child and infants, in conjunction with the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
At 1 ALO Medical Holdings , we offer both BCLS + AED for medical professionals (i.e Doctors , Dentist & Nurses) and lay person with no prior medical knowledge.
Language Medium
English
Type of Training
At ALO, we have both Blended Learning and Face to Face Classroom training.
Blended Learning
Full Course – 4 hours (Online Learning) + 4 hours (Hands on Practical + Assessment)
Refresher – 2 hours (Online Learning) + 4 hours (Hands on Practical + Assessment)
Instructor Led Classroom Training
Full Course – 8 hours
Refresher – 6 hours
Course Accreditation / Recognised By :
Learning Outcome
Explain the duties and responsibilities of a BCLS + AED provider
Perform CPR effectively on adult , child and infant unconscious casualties
Use an AED effectively on adult unconscious casualties
Perform the relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) effectively on adult , child and infant conscious and unconscious casualties
Manage a medical emergency
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, graduates will be awarded an E- certificate, accredited by the SRFAC, with a validity of Two (2) years in
BCLS + AED Provider
FAQ
How do I register for the course?
What is Blended Learning ?
Blended learning combines the strengths of online learning and in-classroom training. Among its many qualities, the Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) + AED blended course provides a convenient , flexible and robust option for healthcare professionals & adult learners with other commitments.
Powered using our user friendly and interactive online learning platform or through Zoom , the BCLS + AED blended teaches the same curriculum and equip the learner with the same skills as our traditional , instructor-led courses. The Blended Learning courses consist of 2 parts :
Part 1 : Online Learning either through our Learning Management System (LMS) or through Zoom where learners have access to a rich array of resources , activities , case study , knowledge check and once the learner complete the first part of the programme , they will be able to move to the in person portion
Part 2 : an instructor-led, classroom-based session where you will benefit from ample opportunity for hands-on skills practice, expert coaching, debriefing, team scenarios and comprehensive skills testing.
Learn more about Blended Learning here.
I have signed up for the Blended First Aid Training and I have not completed my online learning. Am I allowed to attend the face to face training ?
Participants are expected to have read the eManual and watch the online lecture videos and completed the online non graded MCQ prior to attending the course.
What are the requirements for successful completion for the BCLS + AED certification course.
Participants are required to fulfil all the following criterias
(1) 100% attendance rate
(2) Complete and pass the Theory Test within 3 attempts
(3) Complete and pass the Practical Assessment within 3 attempts
What happens if I fail the theory assessment for BCLS + AED?
Participants are given a total of 3 attempts. If a participant is deemed Not Yet Competent on the 3rd attempt , the participant will be required to re-do the entire course.
What happens if I fail the practical assessment for BCLS + AED ?
Participants are given a total of 3 attempts. If a participant is deemed Not Yet Competent on the 3rd attempt , the participant will be required to re-do the entire course.
What is the practical competence for BCLS + AED ?
The practical component are
- Adult CPR with mouth to mouth ventilation or BVM
- Infant CPR
- Initiate the use of AED
- Adult Conscious and Unconscious Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
- Infant Conscious and Unconscious Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
I am a Healthcare professional ( Doctors , Dentist , Nurses) . Am i required to do this course?
Yes , BCLS + AED certification is required for all healthcare professionals. However only Oral Health Therapists can choose to sit for BCLS + AED (Theory Only) according to the Singapore Dental Council.
What is the difference between BCLS for lay person and healthcare professionals ?
For healthcare professionals , they will be trained in using the Bag Valve Mask (BVM) and pulse check. Lay person will not be taught in these skills as the focus for lay person in the BCLS course will be focusing on quality compressions.
My certification has expired . Can I sit for the re-fresher course ?
To renew your certification , you will need to attend a refresher course 3 months before or after the expiry of your current certification. If your current certification has lapsed more than 3 months from expiry , you will need to do the full course.
How long is the BCLS + AED certification course ?
Based on Singapore Resuscitation & First Aid Council (SRFAC) guidelines , the participant has to complete 7 hours of theory and practical assessment in order for the participant to complete the programme.
For Blended Learning , the theory content will be delivered through our Learning Management System thus there will be a slight variation in terms of the number of hours it takes to complete the course.
