Emergency First Aid

The course is designed for those who wish to gain the basic first aid knowledge to be able to deal with a casualty in an emergency situation, and enable them to become an Emergency First Aider.

The course covers a wide range of emergency situations and how to handle them confidently, promptly and in a safe manner.

Topics covered include:

• Responsibilities and Reporting
• Resuscitation
• Angina
• Fainting
• Assessment of the situation
• Heart Attack
• Choking
• Anaphalxis
• Minor burns and scalds
• Hygiene
• Seizures
• Bleeding control
• Recovery position
• Foreign objects
• Shock
• Legalities

Candidates will be able to have the confidence and knowledge to deal with emergency situations. Candidates are assessed throughout the day on both written and practical tasks.