Candidates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course syllabus and be able to kneel to administer Basic Life Support (BLS).
Course Syllabus
Understand the role and responsibilities of a first-aider
Be able to assess an incident
Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
~Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
~Recovery position
~Seizure
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
~Small cuts
~Grazes
~Bruises
~Small splinters
~Minor burns and scalds
Be able to conduct a secondary survey
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
~Dry heat
~Wet heat
~Electricity
~Chemicals
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
~Dust
~Chemicals
~Embedded objects
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
~Heart Attack
~Stroke
~Epileptic seizure
~Asthma attack
~Diabetic emergency
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