Who needs this course?

This course is suitable for those who wish to learn new first aid skills so that they can recognise emergency situations, treat minor conditions and ensure appropriate action can be taken at the time of an incident.

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Duration

1 Day

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Learning outcomes

*The role of a first aider, health and safety regulations, first aid box

*Danger, airway, response and breathing

*Dealing with the unresponsive, resuscitation (CPR) defibrillators

*The recovery position

*Choking, wounds and bleeding, shock

*Burns, eye injuries, fractures, dislocations, spinal injuries

*Asthma, allergic reactions, nose bleeds

*Fainting, sprains, positioning

*record keeping

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Assessment method

Instructors will complete practical assessments throughout the course and a short multiple choice exam.

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