Did you know that over 80% of sudden cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals—in workplaces, homes, and public spaces? In fact, Singapore reported over 12,900 workplace injuries in 2022. By enhancing first aid skills among community caregivers, we can manage injuries on-site and potentially reduce emergency room visits, easing the burden on our healthcare system.
Equip yourself and your team with essential skills that can save lives and enhance the quality of care you provide. Our courses are designed specifically for Community Care organisations, enabling you to make a lasting impact.
Everyday Heroes: Prepared for Any Situation
Arming your staff with first aid skills ensures that your staff are able to deliver better care to your clients, as it provides a host of benefits:
- Practical Skills: Gain a wide range of first aid skills, from wound care to managing fractures, applicable to numerous scenarios.
- Immediate Application: Learn how to assess situations quickly and provide immediate care, minimising injury and facilitating recovery.
- Building Resilience: Empower your team with the confidence to act swiftly and effectively, fostering a safer environment for everyone.
Together We Thrive: Enhancing Community Health and Safety
HMI Institute of Health Sciences (HMI Institute), Singapore’s first dedicated provider in healthcare training, understands the importance of both basic clinical care and first aid. HMI Institute is one of the AIC-appointed Learning Institute (LI) under the AIC Learning Network offering essential courses that equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently navigate healthcare challenges.
The courses provide:
- Comprehensive Training: Our courses are designed by healthcare professionals to ensure you receive the most current and effective training available.
- Practical Experience: Engage in hands-on practice sessions that reinforce learning and build confidence in real-life applications.
- Ongoing Support: Access continuous learning resources and support to keep you stay updated with the latest care techniques.
Invest in your team’s skills today and build a safer, healthier tomorrow for your community.
Explore HMI Institute’s course offerings:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)+AED Provider Course:
Full Course Fee: $119.00 (before GST)
Duration: 8 hours (Blended) – 4 hours Self Directed Learning, 4 hours Face-to-Face
Recommended for: Healthcare Professionals, including Doctors, Registered Nurses, and Allied Health Staff
This eight-hour course is a requirement for healthcare professionals, covering adult and infant life-saving techniques, AED operation, and foreign body airway obstruction management. Participants will gain skills such as Adult One Rescuer CPR + AED, Adult Two Rescuer CPR, Adult Recovery Position, and more through interactive learning and practical sessions.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Initiate emergency responses
- Perform CPR on adults and infants
- Perform conscious choking intervention on adults and infant
- Perform unconscious choking intervention on adults and infant
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Tracheostomy Care Course:
Full Course Fee: $152.25 (before GST)
Duration: 8 hours (Face-to-Face)
Recommended for: Patient Care Staff; Enrolled and Registered Nurses
This one-day course equips participants with skills in tracheostomy care, including changing dressings, understanding standard precautions, using the correct equipment, and proper documentation. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical sessions, allowing participants to practice on a manikin and receive assessments on their skills.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the term tracheostomy in relation to the structure of the trachea.
- Explain the purposes for tracheostomy insertion, its care, and changing of dressings.
- Recognise the types of tracheostomy tubes, their components, and features.
- Relate the standard precautions and potential complications during tracheostomy care.
- Assess, plan, and prepare the necessary equipment/items for tracheostomy care.
- Assist in changing tracheostomy tubes and dressings in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
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Standard First Aid provider (Basic) Course:
Full Course Fee: $185.00 (before GST)
Duration: 16 hours (Blended), 4 hours Self Directed Learning, 12 hours Face-to-Face
Recommended for: Healthcare Professionals, including Enrolled and Registered Nurses
This two-day course provides participants with essential theory, hands-on skills, and knowledge related to emergencies in the workplace. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical sessions, allowing participants to practise various first aid techniques and receive assessments on their skills. Upon completion, participants will be able to implement what they have learned in unforeseen workplace circumstances that require immediate attention.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss and apply fundamental steps during an emergency.
- Perform appropriate first aid for individuals experiencing breathing difficulties.
- Execute Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) effectively.
- Administer first aid to individuals who are unconscious but breathing.
- Provide appropriate care for heat-related illnesses, and treat bites and stings from insects and animals.
- Use various techniques to control bleeding and provide first aid for different types of wounds.
- Recognise and treat fractures and injuries to muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
- Provide critical care for injuries to the head, spine, and lower limbs.
- Administer proper first aid for burns and scald injuries.
- Recognise signs of poisoning and administer appropriate first aid measures.
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Enrol now and take the first step towards becoming a pillar of strength and care in your community.
For more training, upskilling, and reskilling courses under HMI Institute, visit the AIC CCLMS Marketplace. For further inquiries, please contact HMI Institute via email at Syahiidah.Sahfiee@hmimedical.com
