What do we do?

Welcome to Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Red Cross Youth Society's Blog!

What we do in Red Cross?

Our trainings are every Tuesday from 2;30pm - 6pm (usually it will end earlier)

*Only for certain events, we will then need to have extra trainings.

Our First Aiders are trained on First Aid, Disaster Management, Footdrill, Outdoor Activities and Red Cross Knowledge. Do scroll down for more information about the individual specializations.

First Aid

With impartiality and diligence, we serve humanity with confidence and pride. With dedication and compassion, we guide our learners to be steadfast in both knowledge and skills. We, as First Aid Specialists, will ignite the passion to help the sick and the suffering, with Kindness, Firmness and Patience!

Our cadets will be required to attend a 3 Day Standard First Aid Course (SFA) conducted by Singapore Red Cross (SRC) or either the National First Aid Council (NFAC) where they will learn how to treat choking, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and more. Afterwards they will attain their  first aid certificates at the end of the three day course if they do pass the exam.

Also, we have participated in annually National First Aid Competition (NFAC) held by Red Cross's NFAC Committe, where we will compete with various schools including some to name, Raffles Institution, Cedar Girls, Compassvale Secondary, Northbrooks Secondary and etc.

Disaster Management (New Syllabus)

We are trained on how to react during a disaster. This includes Psychological First Aid. There are three modules in Disaster Mangement, namely, Bronze Silver and Gold.

In Bronze, Cadets will be able to attend workshops and training(s) to learn how to prepare a 'Go' Bag, Basic Radio Communication (Foundation), Casualty Transportation (Foundation) and etc.

In Silver, they will learn Basic Radio Communication (Formative), Field Signals, and Casualty Transportation (Formative); where they will learn how to open a stretcher and also stretcher drills and etc.

In Gold, they will learn Psychological First Aid & Supportive Communication, Safety, Security & Preparing For Deployment and etc.


Red Cross Knowledge

Through Red Cross Knowledge, cadets will be able to learn about Red Cross's History and it's founding. Cadets are also expected to learn the fundamental principles of Red Cross and its services. 

Footdrill (Foundation)

We, as Foot Drill Specialists of the Singapore Red Cross Youth, Pledge that we will uphold the discipline In both bearing and standards. We command with confidence and execute with precision We persevere and overcome adversity as one. We will instruct and inspire!

Footdrill allows one to be disciplined. We will learn how to do basic drills (e.g Falling In, Saluting, Marching, the Theory Of Commanding and etc.) Our CCA also takes part in the annually National Day Parade (NDP) where they will don on their uniforms to take part in the parade.

Outdoor Activities (Foundation)

In the face of challenges, We dare to set new directions and forge new trails into the unknown. With our thirst for adventure, We endeavor to expand our horizons and strive to bring our team to brave all odds. We, the Outdoor Activities Specialists, will embody the spirit of tenacity and discovery. Always ready to share!

In Outdoor Activities, we are taught of the importance of Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Cooking, Map Reading and also Gadget Making.

Red Cross also participates in First Aid Duties, National Activities and Values In Action (VIA).

We are hope that through this blogpost, you are now more aware of what does Red Cross actually does. If you have any queries, do kindly leave a comment below in the comment section or either 

head down to any of our trainings, or either find us on Facebook, here!