First Aid Awareness
Course Content
1. Initial action in a health emergency
2. The importance of keeping records
3. Aims of first aid
4. Severe bleeding
5. Cardiac arrest
6. Shock
7. Faints. Loss of consciousness
8. Epileptic seizure
9. Choking and difficulty with breathing
10. Fractures
11. Burns and scalds
12. Poisoning
13. Electrocution
14. The recovery position
15. Resuscitation techniques
Learning Objectives
The carer will:
1. Understand the principles of first aid
2. Know how to deal with various health
emergencies
3. Know the principles of CPR and Rescue
Breaths
4. Understand your legal responsibilities in
reporting and recording accidents at work
Duration
2 hrs in the workplace
Number of people
Maximum of 15
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Accreditation
Certificated by W&P, related to relevant NVQ units.
