First Aid For Schools

Suitable for all staff that need a comprehensive knowledge of first aid skills but are not required to complete the full 12-hour Paediatric course. Also applicable for general First Aid skills competence.

Description

This course covers the following areas:

  1. Planning for first aid emergencies, the role of the First Aider
  2. Dealing with emergencies, Primary Survey, Communication and Casualty care
  3. Recognise and treat unconscious casualty – place into Recovery Position
  4. Resuscitation children and adults
  5. Recognising and dealing with shock, including anaphylaxis
  6. Recognising and responding appropriately to wounds and bleeding
  7. Recognising appropriately to burns and scalds
  8. Responding appropriately to choking
  9. Responding appropriately to seizures
  10. Head Injuries
  11. Recognition of fractures, muscle and joint injuries