Emergency Treatment (First Aid)

This one day course is appropriate for staff working in a variety of roles and in diverse settings. The highly interactive course is also suitable for anyone who wishes to become an ‘appointed person’.
On the course there is an emphasis on the important role an individual, with some knowledge, can play when there has been an accident, injury or emergency. The training experience should allay fears that learners might have about providing First Aid and correct the misunderstandings that are often associated. Practical assessment will be carried out throughout the day.
Discussion during the day will include applying skills to people with diverse needs.

N.B. Due to the practical nature of this course, the number of participants should be limited to 12, and they should be advised to wear comfortable clothing. The course will refer to the organisation’s relevant policies and the course certificate will provide NVQ and CIS links.

Learning objectives:

By the end of the course learners should be able to understand:

• The principles of Emergency Treatment and how these apply to the learners’ areas of work • How to apply the principles of Emergency Treatment in terms of:
        -prioritising treatment
        -judging the limitations of their own abilities -when to access Primary Health Care services
• How to respond to severe bleeding, including the application of dressings and bandages • How to respond to Asphyxia including the treatment for:
        -poisoning -overdose -choking.
• The causes, signs and symptoms of Shock • The treatment required for a person in Shock • How to respond to a Heart Attack or Angina, including how to administer
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.)
• The management of an unconscious casualty, including how to put a person in the Recovery Position
• The causes, signs, symptoms and treatment for a range of common health emergencies:
        -Fractures (potential and actual)
        -Burns & Scalds
        -Electrocution
        -Diabetic emergencies
        -Epileptic seizures
        -Head injury
        -Hypothermia/Hyperthermia
• Maintaining adequate First Aid provisions / supplies

Training methods:

The day will involve the participation of learners not only in discussion but also in practical demonstration on each other. They are therefore advised to wear trousers, flat shoes and comfortable clothing.

• Tutor presentations
• Small group work
• Large group work • Problem solving.
• Practical exercises
• Handouts • OHP/PowerPoint
• Chalk & Talk

Please note that a charge of £5 per head is made for accreditation and certification for this course.

CP63/5.9