Basic First Aid

Aim:

To provide Basic First Aid training to meet your specific needs.

Training Objectives: On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Recognise First Aid emergencies
• Provide necessary first aid  treatment within the workplace etc
• Understand and demonstrate essential life saving skills

Course Syllabus:

• Responsibilities of First Aiders
• Scene Management
• Principles of treatment
• Patient Assessment:  (Primary and Secondary Surveys)
• CPR & use of an AED (Defibrillator)
• CPR and AED practical
• Recovery position
• Blood and the circulation System
• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Wounds and Bleeding including the application of Dressings and Bandages
• Respiratory Emergencies including choking and Asthma
• Altered levels of consciousness incl fainting, seizures  etc.
• Shock including its recognition and treatment
• Musculoskeletal  Injuries: Fractures, Sprains, Strains and Dislocations
• Head injuries including compression, concussion and factures
• Allergic reactions including Anaphylactic shock
• Burns, scalds and Bites
• Poisoning, Electrocution 
•  

Course Duration: 1 day

Certification: All successful candidates will receive a certificate valid for a period of 2 years.

Instructor:  HSE Paramedic and PHECC tutor

Public Courses: