To provide delegates through a combination of theory illustrated with examples and interactive role play/practical sessions knowledge, skills and confidence of first aid legalisation, the first aider role and responsibilities, knowing your equipment, how to identify first aid conditions with casualty(ies) treatment, when to call emergency services
or transfer casualty(ies) to medical centres, and how to report the first aid incident.

What is covered?

The course syllabus reflects the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulation requirements for first aid at work.
Understanding of the legislation behind first aid at work
Understanding what is first and the main roles of First Aider, including protection against infections 
Incident management and mechanism of injury
Consent for treatment
Primary and Secondary surveys
Types of casualties and how to deal with the casualty – includes: responsive; unresponsive and breathing – Airway management, vomiting and recovery position; and unresponsive and non- breathing – CPR

Respiratory System and the conditions that affect this system and treatments

• Asthma
• Anaphylaxis
• Choking
• Circulatory System and the conditions that affect this system and treatments
• Angina
• Heart Attack
• Cardiac arrest and use of AED equipment
• Stroke
• Severe bleeding and shock
• Crush injury (flail chest)
• Penetrating chest wounds
• Burns and scalds – including dry, wet. Chemical and electrical

Types of wounds and injuries

• Head injury
• Nose bleeds
• Eye injury
• Splinters
• Animal, human and insect bites
• Fractures and dislocations
• Sprains and Strains
• Spinal injuries
• Medical conditions and treatments
• Fainting
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy and seizures – including Absence and Tonic-Clonic
• Poisoning

Calling 999/112

Accident book and reporting
First aid kit contents
Where to go for help, support, information, or equipment
Delegates must attend all 3 days for assessment purposes