Emergency/Basic First Aid

It is vital that First Aid support is available at all times. 

This course gives a grounding in the basic principles of First Aid, enabling life to be preserved and minor accidents to be handled correctly. 

It is not intended to replace the First Aid Response course, but rather to train participants to deal with emergencies until such time as a fully trained First Aid Responder or the emergency services arrive on the scene.

 

OBJECTIVES

On completion of the course participants will be able to:

  • Assess the extent of injury
  • Provide emergency First Aid in the workplace
  • Deal effectively with common workplace injuries

COURSE PROGRAMME

  • Responsibilities of a First Aider, assessment and initial reaction
  • Diagnosis and principles of treatment
  • Patient approach
  • Examination of casualty
  • Electric burns
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • CPR
  • Course review

  METHODS OF TRAINING

The course is highly practical, with each theory session being followed by demonstration, practical and assessment of skills.

 *Please note this training does not take the place of First Aid Response*

 

We can also tailor this training to suit a client's specific needs.

Call us on 021-4559180 for more information and available dates or send us a message via our Contact Form.