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Basic first aid
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This course will teach you everyday first
aid skills, which are invaluable when accidents happen around the home -
and when you're out and about.
This course does not include CPR. It is
therefore recommended that this course is attended in conjunction with one
of the life support courses.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for members of the
public who want to learn first aid without having to do resuscitation or
CPR.
What you will learn?
The course covers how to deal with minor
and deteriorating conditions in casualties of all ages.
Course content
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Priorities of first aid
and managing the scene |
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Treatment of an
unconscious breathing casualty – brief overview:
(covered in full detail in emergency life support classes) |
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Treatment of a choking
casualty – adult, baby and child |
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Drowning |
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Treatment of
bleeding, grazes, embedded objects, knocked out teeth, amputated
parts, eye injury, objects in eyes, ears, noses, nose bleeds... |
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Burns - including
electrocution |
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Treatment of fainting,
bites and stings, sprains and strains |
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Treatment for medical
conditions such as; diabetes, epilepsy, asthma.. |
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Treatment of all forms of
shock including acute allergic reaction |
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Breaks, sprains, strains
and dislocations |
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Poisoning |
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First Aid kits |
Course duration
Approx. 3 hours
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment by trainer.
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