Description

Modules

• Understand the role of the first aider including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection; the need for recording incidents and actions; use of available equipment; 
• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency; 
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure); 
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation; 
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking; 
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding; 
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock; 
• Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters);
• Administer first aid to a casualty with: injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries; chest injuries; burns and scalds; eye injuries; sudden poisoning; anaphylactic shock; 
• Recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes);
• Final practical and multiple choice assessment

Intended To

Anyone can take advantage of attending this course with special reference to personnel assigned as first aiders within their organisation.

Duration