Basic First Aid Training Colchester, Essex

First Aid Training Colchester - Clover Training

Primary & Secondary Care Skills

Basic First Aid Course

COURSE SPECIFICATION:

The Basic First Aid course is designed to meet the recommendations of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace and also the Emergency First Aid at Work amendments of October 2009. The Basic First Aid Course is designed to train individuals and company staff that require an Emergency First Aider over two days. This course will provide additional first aid skills from the one day course as shown in the Course Topics table, giving individuals primary and secondary care skills. The course is delivered over a minimum of 2 days (12 contact hours).

Course Topics

Introduction

Principles of First Aid Chain Of Survival Emergency Management Procedure Care Cycle™

Scene Safety

Scene Survey Exposure Protection Risk to Rescuer Barrier Devices

Basic Life Support

Primary Survey and Reassessment Clearing the Airway Recovery Position CPR Adult Alternative Ventilation Procedures Introduction to AED’s Choking Adult

Life Threatening Conditions

Severe Bleeding Shock Management

Secondary Survey

Patient History Taking Chief Complaint Signs and Symptoms Past Medical History Physical Assessment Head 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 Accident Reporting

Intended Participant:	Workplace appointed persons with secondary care skills
Max Student Instructor Ratio:	12:1
Course Duration:	12 Hours
Assessment:	Knowledge and skills assessment
Certificate Expiry:	3 years from date of completion

Student Materials Includes:

Skills Guide Successful Completion Card Plan & Guidance Card Wall Certificate

Hands-on Skill Practice

Students will practice the skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course.

Course Duration

12 hours over 2 days

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.