Emergency first aid at work
First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with a minor or serious illness or injury.
First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with a minor or serious illness or injury.
You'll learn how to:
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provide care to preserve life
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prevent the condition from worsening
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promote recovery until medical services arrive
On completion of the course you'll be prepared to apply your skills to a variety of emergency situations.
What you'll learn
You'll learn about:
- responsibilities of a first aider
- how to assess a situation and get help
- resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation awareness
- burns
- choking
- dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- minor injuries
- epilepsy
- basic hygiene in first aid
- bleeding control
- shock
How it’s taught
The course is led by a specialist tutor and will include:
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learning from demonstrations
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participation in practical activities (you'll need to be able to do this on the floor as in a real-life situation)
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videos and audio teachings
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group discussions
What to bring
Bring a notebook and pen or pencil.