Basic First Aid (Appointed Person)

A one-day course of six hours aimed at introducing a systematic method of First Aid. This mixes practical learning with scenarios of real situations.

The basic First Aider can take control of an incident in the absence of a standard First Aider. He/She can be the Appointed Person within the workplace. He/She ensures that an ambulance or other professional medical help is summoned when appropriate

Course content:

• Vital signs – conscious level, breathing, pulse, temperature, colour
• Emergency Action – a methodical system to manage emergencies safely
• Airway Problems – recognising airway problems and managing the airway
• Breathing Problems – coping with choking
• Circulation Problems – shock, chest pain, collapsing, heart stoppage
• Unconsciousness – collapsing, what can it be? What do you do?
• Bleeding – treating bleeding from open wounds
• CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation, UK and European resuscitation guidelines

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