One Day First Aid Course

Who Should Attend

Participation in a Basic First Aid Course is in everyone’s best interest either in the workplace or in the home.

Aims

The objective of the 1 Day Basic First Aid Course is to provide people with:

• An understanding of the principles of first response.
• The necessary skills to deal with emergencies.
• Essential life saving skills.

Course Content

The Course provides knowledge in the following areas:

• Responsibilities of a first aider, assessment and initial reaction
• Diagnosis and principles of treatment
• Head Injuries
• Patient Approach
• Examination of Casualty
• Poisoning
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Asphyxia and its causes
• Recovery Position
• Burns and Scalds
• Blood and the circulation
• Wounds and bleeding
• Control of bleeding
• Dressings and bandages - application, including improvisation
• Fractures - causes, types, signs and symptoms
• Sprains, strains and dislocation
• Crush injuries
• Dressing and bandaging fractures
• Epilepsy, Asthma and Diabetes - definition, causes, treatment
• Emergency First Aid Kits – contents

Methods of Training

Training is provided through Power Point Presentation, open class discussions, and through practical work.