This course is intended for employees and managers who wish to have a basic understanding of First Aid within the workplace, social or club situations.
Programme Objective
This one day course covers a comprehensive range of topics to prepare the First Aider to administer emergency care. Participants will learn a high level of practical skill and theoretical knowledge, so that they can deal competently with any situation that may arise in the working or social environment.
Outline Syllabus
There are twelve modules in the basic First Aid Course:
- Introduction
- Accident scene management
- Wounds and bleeding
- Respiration
- Heart Attack
- Asthma
- Epilepsy
- Unconsciousness
- Fractures
- Burns, scalds and poisons
- Other medical emergencies
- CPR and AED Use
- Course summary
Training Method
A variety of skills will be demonstrated and practiced by the participants. As all our instructors are frontline emergency service personnel they add real value to the course contents.
Participant Profile
This course is open to anybody who wishes to gain a qualification in basic first aid. Ideal for business, clubs, social groups.
No. of participants
Max 12
Training Facilities
AV equipment and flipchart. Relevant video clips to emphasise the theoretical background.
Certification
Valid for 2 years