Basic First Aid - up to 4 hours
These courses cover the essentials of managing immediate and potentially life-threatening incidents in a systematic manner.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills in basic life support needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations.
Delivery
Experienced professional trainers with an active professional interest in First Aid training, coming from a variety of working backgrounds understanding the specific needs of various environments. Our trainers are constantly updating their methods and materials keeping abreast of current best practice from around the world. Trainers typically have knowledge of your workplace and follow Health and Safety approved code of practice guidelines.
Duration: 4 hours
Certificate Validity: 3 Years (Annual Refresher Training Recommended)
Training includes:
Low student to pupil ratios
Interactive hands on practical training
One CPR training manikin per 2 participants
Legislation
Roles and Responsibilities of the first aider
Awareness of current regulations.
Safe best practice.
Assessing an incident
Communication and casualty care
A systematic approach to incident management.
Unconsciousness, causes and treatment
Recovery Position
Injuries
Wounds and bleeding (minor and severe)
Burns and scalds
