Description
First Aid Training equips staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to medical emergencies. The course covers key areas such as CPR, wound management, choking, burns, and handling unconscious casualties. Learners gain confidence through hands-on practice and scenario-based learning, ensuring they can act quickly and safely in real situations. This training supports compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, enhances staff preparedness, and promotes safer environments for both colleagues and those receiving care.
Options Available: Emergency First Aid Training (1 Day), Paediatric First Aid Training (2 days), Combined First Aid Training (3 days), First Aid at Work Training (3 days) and First Aid Requalifications (2 days)
What you will learn
Course Outline – Comprehensive First Aid Training
1. Introduction to First Aid
- Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Legal requirements and workplace compliance
- Risk assessment: low-risk vs high-risk environments
2. Basic Life Support (Low Risk Focus)
- CPR for adults, children, and infants
- Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Recovery position and airway management
3. Common Low-Risk Incidents
- Minor cuts, grazes, and bleeding control
- Burns and scalds
- Choking management
- Fainting and minor shock
4. High-Risk Scenarios
- Severe bleeding and trauma management
- Head, spinal, and chest injuries
- Crush injuries and fractures
- Seizures and diabetic emergencies
5. Medical Emergencies
- Heart attack and stroke recognition
- Asthma and anaphylaxis response
- Poisoning and overdose awareness
6. Workplace-Specific Risks
- Manual handling injuries
- Chemical exposure or hazardous substances
- Electrical accidents
7. Practical Skills & Scenario Training
- Hands-on practice with manikins and equipment
- Role-play scenarios for both low-risk and high-risk incidents
- Team response and communication under pressure
8. Assessment & Certification
- Practical competency checks
- Written or oral knowledge assessment
- Certification valid for 3 years (with refresher recommended every year)
This structure ensures learners are prepared for everyday workplace incidents as well as serious emergencies in higher-risk settings like construction, manufacturing, or healthcare.
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