AIMS
To be able to provide effective first aid to a casualty
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Understand the role of a First Aider
- Be aware of the relevant legislation
- Understand the associated documentation
- Be aware of DNACPR forms
- Know what a First Aid Kit should contain
- Know how to conduct a Primary Survey
- Know how to perform effective CPR
- Understand how to deal with breathing casualties
- Recognise how to perform a Secondary Survey
- Know how to put a casualty into the Recovery Position
- Understand how to provide first Aid in some common situations
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Introduction
- What is First Aid?
- Aims of the First Aider
Unconscious and Not Breathing Casualties
- CPR
- Defibrillation
- Stopping CPR
Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- RIDDOR
- Data Protection
- Corporate Manslaughter
Breathing Casualties
- Secondary Survey
- Top to Toe Exam
Documentation
- First Aid Books
- DNACPR Forms
First Aid Kits
- Number and Location
- Contents
Emergency Scenarios
- Head Injury
- Choking
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Burns and Scalds
- Asthma Attack
- Seizures
Primary Survey
- DRSABCD
- Danger
- Response
- Shout / Summon
- Airway
- Breathing
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