Whatever industry you are working in, such as construction, tourism or education, a Comprehensive First Aid course will help you know what to do in an emergency or at the scene of an accident .

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Comprehensive First Aid Course

Term 1 First Aid Courses running on April 12th and 13th. 9am-3pm plus up to 4 hours to complete an online training module prior to the course.

This course is the “Comprehensive Programme” for those requiring first aid training for study or future employment.

With a required online component pre-course component, the rest of the course is all hands-on and practical, utilising scenarios to enhance learning.

It will give you skills, knowledge and confidence when providing first aid.You will learn the same priorities and approach to patient care that the professionals use, and how to carry out that care until they arrive. These skills are learned and mastered while having fun along the way.

This standard course includes Unit Standards : 06400, 06401,06402

Specific topics covered include:

• Introduction to DRS ABCD

• Calling for help

• Patient check

• Stable side position

• Suspected spinal injuries

• Concussion recognition

• Choking – adult / child / infant

• CPR – adult / child / infant

• How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 

• Bleeding

• Fractures & dislocations

• Soft tissue injuries

• Burns

• Chest pains

• Severe allergic reaction

• Breathing difficulties

• Seizures

• Stroke

• Diabetes

• Poisoning

• Exposure to heat

• Exposure to cold

• Tooth injuries