Course Information

This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.

What they will learn?

The knowledge and confidence to deal with a First Aid emergency or incident

Course Content

• Accidents and illness
• Using a first aid kit
• Simple record keepingTreatment of an unconscious casualty
• Heart attacks
• Resuscitation
• Shock
• Choking
• Bleeding
• Burns and scalds
• Poisoning
• Fractures
• Seizures
• Asthma
• Severe allergic reaction
• Eye injuries
• Low blood sugar
• Fainting

Course Duration

Three days (18 contact hours)

Assessment

Continuous assessment throughout the course by trainer