First Aid
Our next scheduled First Aid courses are on Saturday 15th March 2025 and Saturday 7th March 2026. Please contact Alison on 07969745276 to note interest and to book a place before making payment. We may put on other dates depending on demand.
12 places available (maximum 12)
Qualification Overview
The purpose of this course is for learners to attain the knowledge and practical competences required to deal with the range of emergency first aid situations. The course is one unit, Emergency First Aid at Work.
The aims are for learners to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider including equipment, record keeping and basic hygiene.
The learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of Resuscitation Council (UK) and Skills for Health Assessment Principles for First Aid Qualifications. This unit meets The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 in respect of First Aid at Work.
This course will be delivered Simonetta Logan, School Director, who specifically designs the training for body workers and therapists - addressing real life scenarios and situations that may be encountered
Course length
The qualification is for 6 contact learning hours.
Certification and re-qualification
Course certificates will be valid for 3 years from the date of the end of the first aid course.
Intended audience
This qualification is for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic first aid to people in a range of low risk first aid situations.
Assessment
Formative assessment will be conducted throughout the course.
Course Content
Understanding the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
- The role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider.
- Minimising the risk of infection.
- Completing an incident report form where necessary.
Assessing an incident
- Assessment of the scene and the casualty, calling for help and assistance. Checking vital signs.
Management of an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Accident Procedure, hygiene and infection control.
- Assessing casualty’s level of consciousness.
- Checking casualty’s airway and breathing.
- Placing into recovery position that maintains an open airway.
Management of an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Recognising cardiac arrest
- Practicing use of Automated External Defibrillators
- Administering effective cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
Recognising and assisting a casualty who is choking
- Choking – Partial and full, adult vs child.
Management of a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Controlling severe external bleeding.
- Bandaging, dressings, treatment of injuries, amputation.
Management of a casualty who is in shock
- Signs and symptoms of shock
- Management of a casualty who is in shock
- Treating a casualty who is in seizure
Treatment of minor injuries
- Treatment of small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds.
Assessment is done by observation by the tutor throughout the course. The maximum class size is 10.
NEXT COURSE DATES
15th March 2025, 7th March 2026
FEES
The full day course fee is £100. Payment is required in full one week before the course day and can be refunded up to one month prior to the course or if your place is taken by someone on the waiting list. Please reference which course you want when paying.
BOOK HERE: 10 places available (5th July)