Basic First Aid Course

[band background-color=”#ffffff” color=”#666666″ container=”no”]This course is a half day program equipping you the delegate with the skills to deal with major and minor emergencies. It gives you the confidence to prioritise casualties and administer the relevant treatment.

Course Content

Dealing with emergency situations
Casualty communication

The initial assessment

  • Assessing for danger
  • Response checks
  • Calling for help
  • The management of the airway
  • Checking for breathing

Secondary assessment, dealing with an unconscious casualty

  • Body checks
  • Recovery position
  • Cardiac conditions
  • Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
  • The chain of survival
  • Choking protocols

Dealing with a casualty who has

  • Sustained a bleed
  • Shock
  • Broken bones, fractures and dislocations

Assessment

All candidates will be assessed through ongoing observation throughout the training.[/band]