Basic First Aid

This course is designed for people who wish to assist in the event of an emergency or for businesses who wish to have a back-up plan for their full-time occupational first aiders.

The course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health & safety risks, where a nominated person is required to take charge in the event of illness or accident.

The course will give students an outline of what is required in regard to emergency care and inform them of their duties in regard to first aid equipment.

Who should attend? Those who are nominated persons, those who provide support to Occupational First Aiders or people who are interested in developing their First Aid Skills. Course Contents:

• Assessment of a Casualty
• Airway Management
• Wound Control
• Medical Emergencies
• Equipment & Supplies
• Alerting the Emergency Services
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Fracture Immobilisation
• First Aid Legislation

Assessment: Continuous assessment by Trainer