Who needs this ?

This course is designed for those already working or preparing to work in industry or workplaces with significant health and safety risks. This course is for those who wish to become a qualified first-aider .

 

Duration

3 Days

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Learning outcomes

*The Role of the First Aider, health and safety regulations, first aid box

*Danger, airway, response and breathing

*Dealing with the unresponsive, resuscitation (CPR) how to administer CPR, defibrillators

*The recovery position

*Choking, wounds and bleeding, shock

*Burns, eye injuries, fractures, dislocations, spinal injuries, amputation

*Asthma, allergic reactions, nose bleeds, diabetes, epilepsy, heart attacks, strokes

*Fainting, sprains, poisoning, drowning

*Record keeping

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Assessment method

Instructors will conduct practical assessments throughout the 3 days and a short multiple choice exam paper.

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