This programme covers key life-saving skills and allows you to practice skills and update your knowledge of a wide range of emergency situations. It also gives you the opportunity to learn more about common medical conditions and outlines the appropriate treatment for adults, children and babies.
Who should attend?
Those looking for a hands-on course that provides the opportunity to learn and practice skills which will enable you to respond to common first aid situations.
Duration
Approximately 14 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. The programme covers the different techniques for adults, children and infants. 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, children and babies.
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.
Respond to the needs of casualties with common illnesses and conditions
The programme covers awareness of appropriate treatment for the following illnesses and conditions:
- croup
- stroke
- angina
- asthma
- diabetes
- epilepsy
- meningitis
- anaphylaxis
- heart attack
- febrile convulsions.
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. | 
