First Aid Course
Course Information
First Aid course is designed for clients who wish to have a greater understanding of First Aid. This course includes illnesses and injuries and through the scenarios can be contextualized to your customers’ requirements.
It is strongly recommended by First Aid International that first aid skills are refreshed annually.
Course Specification
Intended Participant: |
Members of the public that require first aid skills
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Max Student Instructor Ratio: |
12 Candidates: 1 Instructor
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Max Class Size: |
24 Candidates (with 2 instructors) |
Course Duration: |
Initial Training: 12 hours
Retraining time: 12 hours |
Assessment: |
Knowledge and skills assessment |
Certificate Expiry: |
3 years from date of completion
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Course Information Sheet |
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Content and Materials
Student Materials Includes:
• Essential Skills and Reference Guide
• Successful Completion Card
• Emergency Plan & Guidance Card
• Wall Certificate
• Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form
Hands-on Skill Practice
Students will practice the essential skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course.
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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Course Topics
Introduction
Principles of First Aid
Emergency Management Procedure
Care Cycle™
Scene Safety
Scene Survey
Basic Life Support
Patient Survey, Patient Unresponsive and Breathing Normally (Recovery Position)
Unresponsive Non Breathing Patient (CPR Adult)
Automated External Defibrillation,
Alternative Ventilation Procedures, Chain of Survival, Choking
Life Threatening Conditions
Control Of Bleeding
Shock Management
Secondary Survey
Patient Survey: Patient Responsive
Patient Survey: Unresponsive Breathing Patient Physical Assessment (Top to Toe Survey)
First Aid Topics
Breathing Problems
Circulatory Problems
Environmental Problems
Nervous System Problems
Other Medical Problems
Other Injuries
First Aid Health and Safety
First Aid Kit
Patient Report Form (PRF)
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