The Basic First Aid course is designed to train individuals and company staff that require appointed person training in basic first aid skills and require training in the management of specific illnesses and injuries. This course will provide first aid skills necessary to manage a patient that is not breathing normally, is unconscious, bleeding or is ill or injured prior to the arrival of the emergency services.
The Basic First Aid course is designed to meet the recommendations
of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace. This course also meets the first aid requirements of the Department for Children, Schools and Families
for First Aid in Schools.
Course Topics
Introduction
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Principles of First Aid |
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Chain Of Survival |
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Emergency Management Procedure |
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Care Cycle™ |
Scene Safety
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Scene Survey |
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Exposure Protection |
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Risk to Rescuer |
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Barrier Devices |
Basic Life Support
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Primary Survey and Reassessment |
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Clearing the Airway |
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Recovery Position |
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CPR Adult |
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Alternative Ventilation
Procedures |
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Introduction to AED’s |
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Choking Adult |
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Life Threatening Conditions
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Severe Bleeding |
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Shock Management |
Secondary Survey
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Patient History Taking |
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Chief Complaint |
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Signs and Symptoms |
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Past Medical History |
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Physical Assessment |
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Head to Toe Survey |
First Aid Topics
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Breathing Problems |
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Circulatory Problems |
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Environmental Problems |
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Nervous System Problems |
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Other Medical Problems |
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Other Injuries |
First Aid Health and Safety
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First Aid Kit |
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Accident Reporting |
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Student Materials
Includes:
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Essential Skills Guide |
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Emergency Reference Guide |
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Successful Completion Card |
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Emergency Plan & Guidance Card |
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Wall Certificate |
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Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form |
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Hands-on Skill Practice
Students will practice the essential skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course.
Course Duration
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Initial Training: 12 hours |
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Assessment
Students are assessed throughout the course by instructor observation of the essential skills. There is also a summative assessment of knowledge and skills at the end of this course. |
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