Aim: To perform basic first aid in an emergency situation at work.
Objectives:
By successfully completing this blended course you will be able to:
- Explain the definition of First Aid
- Identify the 3 priorities of First Aid
- Describe the importance of preventing cross infection
- Explain and demonstrate how to assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly, and effectively in an emergency
- Explain and demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious but breathing
- Explain and demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and not breathing
- Explain and demonstrate how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Explain the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Explain what seizures are and demonstrate how to provide first aid to an individual who is suffering from them
- Explain and demonstrate how to help an individual who is choking
- Explain and demonstrate how to provide first aid for wounds, bleeding, burns, scalds, shock, and issues with blood circulation
- Describe the need for record keeping
Course Duration:
Face-2-Face session will be delivered at your location for up to 12 attendees. Cost of this course is for all 12 attendees.
Online learning: 2 hours.
Face-2-Face practical session: 8 hours.
Total training equivalent to 1 day course.