Who should attend?
The Emergency First Aid course is designed to train individuals and company staff that require appointed person training in basic First aid skills. This course meets recommendations of HSE Health and safety At Work (1981) Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace. It is suitable for any student, even without prior knowledge.
What will they learn?
Students gain the basic skills and knowledge to deal with emergencies, to save life as well as casualty care. They will gain confidence to use these skills through practical application on themselves and on manikins.
Course Outline
| Introduction |
Basic Life Support |
- Principles of First Aid
- Principles of First Aid
- Emergency Management Procedure
- Care Cycle
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- Primary Survey & Reassessment
- Clearing the Airway
- Recovery Position
- CPR Adult
- Alternative Ventilation Procedures
- Introduction to AED’s
- Choking Adult
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| Secondary Survey |
Scene Safety |
- Patient History taking
- Chief Complaint
- Signs and Symptoms
- Past Medical History
- Physical Assessment
- Head to Toe Survey
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- Scene Survey
- Exposure Protection
- Risk to Rescuer
- Barrier Devices
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| First Aid Health and Safety |
Life Threatening Conditions |
- First Aid Kit
- Accident Reporting
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- Severe Bleeding
- Shock Management
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Course duration
8 hours in total (1 day)
Assessment
Continuous assessment during the course, no written exam; candidates must show competence to apply learned skills prompt, safe and effective.
Certificate and Validity
Emergency First Aid certificate from First Aid International*, valid for 3 years.
Entry requirement
Participants should have Basic English skills. Minimum age: 16 years.
