A one-day course of 6 hours aimed at introducing a systematic approach of first aid. This mixed 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.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
– Responsibilities and reporting
– Assessment of the situation
– Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
– Basic hygiene in First Aid
– Burns
– Epilepsy
– Resuscitation
– Anatomy
– Minor injuries
– Bleeding control
– Choking
– Shock