Course duration:1 day

 

Injuries can happen at any time, so it’s important to be prepared. This course is designed to allow participants attain a basic understanding of key First Aid situations and their treatment. This course is ideal for employee and employers and is certified for 2 years.

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This is a 1 day course that must be successfully completed to receive a Certificate of Competence in basic first aid.

 

• What is first aid

• How and when to call the Emergency Services

• Scene assessment – universal precautions

• Patient and injury assessment

• Respiratory distress

• Choking

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Shock

• Diabetic emergencies

• Seizures

• Brief introduction to wounds and bleeding

• Head injuries

• Dressings and bandages 

• Recovery position 

• CPR

• Burns and scalds

• Fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations