This is the most popular first aid course offered by the British Red Cross. The programme focuses on key life-saving skills, provides an opportunity to learn the first aid response to the most common accidents and situations, and is underpinned by relevant theory.
Who should attend?
Those wanting a basic understanding of emergency care as well as a basic grasp of related clinical theories.
Duration
Approximately seven hours
Course outline
Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties
Includes placing an unconscious person in the recovery position.
Perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Participants will be taught how to lift the chin to open the airway, give effective rescue breaths and perform chest compressions. All learners will be given the opportunity to practice their skills on a resuscitation manikin.
Choking
Participants will learn how to deal with mild and severe choking for adults.
Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries
Participants will cover all of the following by observation:
- shock
- burns and scalds
- significant blood loss
- muscular and skeletal injury.
Assessment and certification
This course is continually assessed. Students receive a credit card sized certificate that is valid for three years.
Booking
To find a course in your area, please call our national first aid helpline on 0844 871 8000 (option 2) or contact our office near you. | 
