Min 18 Contact Hours With Assesment.
Course Syllabus
- Introduction and course description
- Role of the first aider
- Cross Infection
- Purpose of First Aid
- Chain of Survival
- Priorities of Treatment
- C.P.R. Protocols (Adult & Child) D.R.A.B.C.
- The causes of unconsciousness (F.I.S.H.S.H.A.P.E.D)
- A.V.P.U.
- Secondary Survey
- History Symptoms & Signs (S.A.M.P.L.E.)
- The unconscious casualty (seizures)
- Recovery Position (Adults)
- Serious Head Injuries - Stroke - F.A.S.T.
- Hypoxia - The respiratory System
- Practical Session: - Recovery Position
- C.P.R. using manikins
- Choking (Adult & Child) A.V.P.U.
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Hyper ventilation
- The Circulatory System - Heart Conditions:
- Angina, Heart Disorders, Cardiac Arrest
- Day 1 Re-cap
- Q & A session on Heart Conditions
- Angina
- Heart Disorders
- Cardiac Arrest
- Shock
- Wounds & Bleeding
- Minor Injuries (cuts, grazes etc) &Their Treatment
- Amputation & Crush Injuries
- Poisons
- Minor Burns & Scalds (S.C.A.L.D.)
- The Skeletal System
- Injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Slings and Bandages
- Effects of Heat & Cold
- Hypothermia, Heat stroke & Frostbite
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Practical Session: - C.P.R. using manikins
- Recovery Position (Adults)
- Day 2 Re-cap
- spinal injuries (include spinal turn)
- Recording Incidents, handover & use of available equipment.
- Written Assessment
- Practice / study for assessment
- Independent Practical Assessment
- E.O.C. Discussion / Course Evaluation Form Client PSS-03)
Please Note:
Times and subjects may vary according to class size and learning paths