This 1 Day Basic First Aid training course is designed to provide attendees with practical first aid skills to treat bleeding, fractures, burns & injuries.

Training Objectives

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Deal with First Aid emergencies
• Provide necessary first aid within the workplace
• Understand and demonstrate essential life saving skills

Course Syllabus

• What is First Aid?
• How and when to call Emergency Services
• Principles of Treatment
• Patient Approach & Examination (Scene Safety)
• Brief Introduction to Wounds and Bleeding
• Head injuries
• Dressings and bandages
• Shock – fainting
• Unconsciousness
• Recovery position
• Asphyxia and its causes
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation practical
• Treating foreign bodies, chemical splashes
• Burns and scalds
• Fractures, Sprains, Strains and Dislocations

Course Duration: 1 day

Certification
All successful candidates will be issued with a certificate of attendance by Alpha Training. Certification is valid for 2 years from date of issue, thereafter subject to re-certification.