- Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Being able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Being able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
- Being able to use an AED
- Being able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Being able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
- Knowing how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
- Knowing how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
- Being able to conduct a secondary survey
- Being able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Being able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Knowing how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
- Knowing how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
- Knowing how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
- Knowing how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning
- Being able to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
- Knowing how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
Key information
- A maximum of 12 participants can be accommodated on the course to ensure quality of teaching.
- This course will require each participant to complete a health declaration form due to the practical elements to this course.
- Each learner will receive a workbook which they will complete throughout the duration of the course.
- Each person will need to complete a theory and practical assessments to pass the course.
- Successful participation of the full 3 days and all assessments will result in certifications which is valid for 3 years.
Course duration: 3 days (21 hours) each day is inclusive of two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break (please note lunch is not provided).
Course cost: £300 per person, payment due at time of booking.