First Aid emergency conditions course
Description
The aim of this course is to referesh and enhance the knowledge of the First Aider in some of the common emergencies, conditions and illnessess which may require First Aid intervention by a First Aider. This course does not include the theory or practical element of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. Therfore it is only suitable for those First Aiders who already have the up to date knowledge and practical training in Cardio Piulmonary Resuscitation and AED training.
Duration
This course is taught over 6 hours and consists of theoretical and practical sessions.
Course content
- Roles and responsibilities of the First Aider
- Basic hygiene and infection control in First Aid
- Assessment of an incident
- The Circulatory System
- Hypovolaemic Shock
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Fainting
- The Respiratory System
- Choking - Airways Obstruction
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
- Epilepsy, Febrile Convulsions
- Meningitis
- Diabetes
- Poisoning
- Minor injuries
- Brusing
- Wounds and Bleeding control
- Foreign Bodies
- Burns
- Fractures
- Soft Tissue injuries
- Head injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Eye injuries
- Chest injuries
- Abdominal injuries
Cost
Please contact MEDISAFE TRAINING today on 0121 769 2827 for a very competitive unbeatable quote. The course price includes course handouts and certification for each delegate.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor.
Certification
A course attendance certificate from MEDISAFE TRAINING will be emailed within 48 hours to the lead person subject to successful completion of the course by the delegate.
Important Information
Please note that delegates must be at least 18 years of age and be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.
Delegates should have good English literacy and numeracy skills to understand the course and to complete the assessments.
Please also note that ID will need to be checked at the outset of the course for candidate verification process.
- The training room should be quiet and of appropriate size.
- Staff should be off work and not expected to be on duty.
- Staff attending should remain on the course for the entire duration of the training course.
