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Objectives

  1. To introduce basic principles of First Aid.
  2. To provide hands-on practice on basic First Aid treatment.
  3. To motivate further perusal of First Aid knowledge and skills.
  4. To pass the Adult CPR assessment.
Entry Requirement:
  • For age over 13

* This is a 6-hour course. For "Certificate in First Aid" (30-hour) course, please refer to "Certificate in First Aid" Course (FA).


Charges

  1. Government/Voluntary Organization
    • HK$220 per candidate (including certificate & equipment maintenance fee) with class size from 8 to 12
  2. Corporate Firm
    • HK$2640 per class (including certificate & equipment maintenance fee) with class size from 8 to 12
  3. Face shield (The use of a face shield is mandatory during CPR training)
    • HK$10/2 pieces


Course Content

  1. Principles of First Aid & Action at an emergency
  2. Bleeding and Control Bleeding
  3. Recognition and Management of Shock and Fainting
  4. Recognition and Management of Heart Attack
  5. Recognition and Management of Fractures
  6. Management of Burns and Scalds
  7. Management of Airway Obstruction
  8. Management of Asthma
  9. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
  10. Epilepsy
  11. Recovery Position
  12. A Standard First-Aid Kit
  13. Adult CPR
  14. History of Hong Kong St. John Ambulance and its activities


Course Duration

  • 6 hours (including Adult CPR assessment)


Medium of Instruction

  • Cantonese / English


Examination

  • CPR assessment


Certificate

  • Candidates will be awarded an Attendance Certificate. CPR Certificate will also be awarded to those who passed the CPR assessment. The certificate is valid for three years, and candidates are recommended to re-take this course every year.
  • For applications submitted under the name of a group or organization, certificates for students who have passed the examination will be distributed by the Lecturer at the end of the course. Result notices will be mailed to the group/organization approximately two weeks after the announcement of results.
    Notes: Once course registration has been completed, any certificate amendment requires reprinting, with a fee of HK$50 per certificate. Groups/organizations must collect certificates in person at St John Tower during office hours, starting three weeks after course completion. Alternatively, certificates may be mailed at a fee of HK$60 per class.


Tel: 2530 8020/2530 8021 (Individual application for Certificate in First Aid / Basic First Aid / Adult/Child/Infant CPR / IFA)


*Remarks:

  1. Courses are held on request.
  2. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  3. For application, please complete Group Application Form (AFII)
  4. Class will be cancelled if the Black Rainstorm Warning/Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted, and class will be resumed when the signal is lowered 2 hours before class commencement.