This is a three day course aimed for people who wish to become a first aider in their workplace, sports club or any other association. This course consists of practical and written examinations.
Course content:
- Responsibility
of a First Aider
- Patient
approach, assessment and management of the scene
- CPR
and AED training – Adult, child and infant
- Choking
– Adult, child and infant
- Heart
Attack
- Stroke
- Common
medical emergencies – Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis, Fainting, Poisons
- Dealing
with unconsciousness
- Bleeds
– Bandages and slings
- Fractures
- Head
injuries
- Injury
management and shock
- Burns
and scalds, chemical burns & electric shock
- Emergencies, crush and spinal injuries
- Information
management and communication
- The Well being of the First Aider & Critical
incident stress
Upon successful completion of the 3 days training, the participant is awarded with a First Aid certificate that is valid for 2 years.