Who Should Attend?

First aiders in lower-risk work environments

Duration

1 Day

Content

* The legal requirements for first aid provision
* The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
* The importance of accurate incident reporting
* First aid equipment and its safe use
* The importance of assessing an incident
* The need to minimise the risk of infection
* When and how to call for help
* Undertaking a primary survey
* Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
* Assessment and management of first aid incidents
* Management of an unconscious casualty
* Management of a casualty who is not breathing normally
* Management of a casualty who is choking
* Management of a casualty who has a bleeding injury
* Management of a casualty who is in shock

Additional Information

Assessment method: practical assessment plus an examination consisting of 15 multiple choice questions

In the practical assessment, candidates will be tested on the following

* Recovery position
* Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
* Choking
* Bleeding
* Shock

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