This course replaces the 'Appointed Persons First Aid' and focuses on key first aid skills and provides an opportunity to learn the first aid responses to the most common accidents and situations. The course includes practical situations and is underpinned by relevant theory.
Who should attend?
Those wanting a basic understanding of first aid or have some responsibility for first aid in the workplace.
Course outline:
Introduction to First Aid
Provides a brief summary of the first aider's responsibilities and how to conduct assessment and examination of a casualty.
Basic life Support
Participants will be taught how to open the airway, give effective rescue breaths and perform chest compressions. All students will be given the opportunity to practise their skills on a resuscitation manikin.
Unconscious casualty
Examination of an unconscious casualty and includes placing an unconscious person in the recovery position.
Choking
Participants will learn how to deal with mild and severe choking for adults.
Control of Bleeding
Participants will be taught how to recognise significant blood loss and how to manage a wound and bleeding.
Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries
Will include life threatening illnesses i.e. Heart attack and diabetes.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Assessment and certification:
This course is continually assessed. Students receive a certificate of attendance.