First Aid · Antenatal Care · Singapore
First Aid for Parents
Emergencies with babies and young children are rare — but the first few minutes matter. This hands-on class teaches you exactly what to do, calmly and correctly, without panic.
When something goes wrong, you don't want to be guessing.
$260
per couple
2.5h
Hands-on session
Small group, max 6 people
★★★★★ 4.9 average · 500+ Singapore parents trained
First aid instructor
Certified
500+
Parents trained
Max 6
Small-group class
4.9★
Average rating
Clinic
Tanglin Mall, central SG
Ready, not fearless
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Clear, repeatable actions
Simple steps you can recall under pressure — no jargon, no guesswork.
First aid is knowing what to do in the first critical moments — and staying calm enough to do it.
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Hands-on practice
Real compressions and choking drills on infant and child manikins.
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Real-life scenarios
The situations parents actually face at home, rehearsed until they feel familiar.
The curriculum
What you'll learn
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Infant & Child CPR
Compressions and rescue breaths on manikins, sized for babies and children.
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Choking Management
Back blows, chest thrusts and abdominal thrusts for a blocked airway.
03
Common Childhood Emergencies
Fever, febrile seizures, falls, burns, bleeds and allergic reactions.
04
Drowning Awareness & Water Safety
Prevention and response around the bath, pool and open water.
05
Poisoning & Ingestion
What to do and who to call when a child swallows something unsafe.
06
Practical Home Safety
Room-by-room hazards and simple fixes that prevent accidents.
Inside the class
A calm, hands-on 2.5 hours
Every technique is shown, then practised on infant and child manikins — not just talked through on slides. You leave able to actually do it.
Staying calm
The first three minutes, when to call 995, and how to lead in an emergency.
10 min
Infant & child CPR
Guided compressions and rescue breaths on manikins, sized for babies and children.
35 min
Choking response
Back blows, chest thrusts and abdominal thrusts — and how they differ by age.
25 min
Everyday emergencies
Fever and febrile seizures, falls, burns, bleeds and allergic reactions.
30 min
Water & poison safety
Drowning prevention, bath and pool safety, and swallowed-substance response.
20 min
Home safety walkthrough
Room-by-room hazards, simple fixes, and open Q&A with your instructor.
20 min
Timing
When should you take this course?
There's no perfect time — but there is a point where you wish you'd done it sooner.
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During pregnancy
Ideally before the third trimester, while you have time to absorb it.
02
The early months
In the newborn weeks, when confidence matters most.
03
Before solids or childcare
Right as choking and new routines enter the picture.
04
As a refresher
If it has been a while and you want the steps fresh again.
Your instructor
Taught by a nurse who's spent years beside new parents
Your class is led by a registered nurse and certified first-aid instructor. Expect warmth, patience and plain language — not a lecture. Every skill is demonstrated, then practised, until it feels like something you could really do.
Vicky Ratnam
Midwife, Nurse Educator, First Aid Trainer
✓ Registered Nurse
✓ Certified first aid & CPR instructor
✓ Hundreds of parents trained
✓ Years with new families
Ways to book
Choose what fits your family
Same trusted, hands-on training — whichever way you join.
Couple Class
$260
per couple
2.5-hour hands-on group session
Infant & child CPR on manikins
Choking, emergencies & home safety
Small group — max 6 people
Certificate of attendance
Private Class
From $460
your date, your pace
Just you — up to 4 people
At our studio or your home
Choose a date that suits you
Ask your own questions freely
Great for family & grandparents
Most popular
Essential Babycare Bundle
Best value
Newborn care + First Aid
Everything in First Aid for Parents
Plus the Care of the Newborn class
Feeding, bathing, sleep & soothing
The unexpected and the everyday
One confident start, one booking
Frequently Asked Questions
Good questions. Clear answers.
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No. This course is built for parents with no prior medical training. Everything is taught in a clear, practical, hands-on way.
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During pregnancy (ideally before the third trimester), in the early months after birth, before starting solids or childcare, or as a refresher. There is no perfect time — only being more prepared than before.
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Yes. This is a hands-on course with demonstrations and guided manikin practice — not just slides or lectures.
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We strongly encourage both parents where possible, so everyone caring for your baby feels confident and aligned in an emergency.
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Grandparents and occasional caregivers are welcome. Domestic helpers and full-time caregivers are better served by our dedicated First Aid for Helpers course.
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Yes. First Aid for Parents is offered as a standalone course and is also part of our Essential Babycare Bundle alongside Care of the Newborn.
Be prepared — not perfect.
You don't need to be fearless. You just need to be ready. Leave your details and we'll send you the next available class dates.