| This is the most comprehensive first aid training programme the British Red Cross offers to members of the public. In addition to key life saving skills and response to common emergencies, it also deals with common minor medical complaints.
The length of the programme allows for a thorough analysis of emergency situations involving adults, children and babies. Participants are given ample opportunity to practice the wide range of skills taught. This programme also covers a significant amount of theory.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for those seeking a thorough understanding and wide range of skills for both minor conditions and major emergencies relating to adults, children and infants. The course also aims to provide you with significant knowledge of the supporting clinical theories.
Duration
Approximately 28 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 also 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.
At least two of the following major illnesses will be covered by observation; the remainder will be covered by questioning:
- croup
- stroke
- angina
- asthma
- diabetes
- epilepsy
- meningitis
- epiglottitis
- anaphylaxis
- heart attack
- febrile seizures.
The following will be covered either by observation or questioning:
- poisoning
- eye injury
- head injury
- crush injury
- spinal injury
- suffering from the effects of temperatures extremes.
Respond to the needs of casualties with common injuries and illnesses
Participants will cover at least two of the following minor injuries and illnesses by observation; the rest will be covered through questioning:
- fever
- cramp
- blisters
- fainting
- earache
- vomiting
- headache
- diarrhoea
- toothache
- sore throat
- abdominal pain
- crushed fingers
- burns and scalds
- allergic reactions
- splinters and stings
- small wounds and grazes.
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. | 
