Duration
1 day
Cost
£75 + VAT
Method of Delivery
Lecture discussion group work; demonstrations practical questions and answers.
Description
The course content includes a basic understanding of:
- Introduction to first aid
- Managing an incident
- Clearing an airway
- Mouth to mouth ventilation
- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
- Control of bleeding
- Bandaging
- Burns and fractures
- Recovery position
Target Group
Anyone requiring emergency first aid skills or for low risk occupations employing less than 50 people. People providing support to the qualified first aiders.
Aim
A 1 day course to provide delegates with a working knowledge of basic life support techniques.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course the candidate will have a basic understanding of:
- Clear an obstructed airway
- Maintain breathing
- Maintain circulation
- Treat minor bleeding
- Place a casualty into the recovery position
- Treat burns / fractures
- Know what is in the first aid box