Basic First Aid / Life Saving Skills

Awarding level:

Unaccredited

Duration:

3 hours/ half day

Location:

On-site at your offices, premises or venue of choice

Description:

Suitable for all ages and learning abilities, participants will learn the principles of basic first aid and gain valuable knowledge. This course is an excellent introduction and pathway to more advanced, accredited courses. For qualified first aiders, it serves as a useful refresher. A certificate of participation is issued.

Syllabus includes:

• Arriving at the scene
• Responsibilities of the first aider
• Communication
• Casualty assessment
• Top-to-toe survey
• Recovery position
• Resuscitation/ CPR
• Caring for the unconscious
• Causes of unconsciousness
• Basic hygiene in first aid