INTRODUCTION

Emergency first aid training is developed for those already working, or preparing to work, in the industry and who have been identified in the company’s first aid risk assessment as being required to provide first aid in the workplace. In this training will include the role and responsibilities of a first-aider, assessing an incident, unresponsive casualties (breathing and not breathing), choking, shock and minor injuries.

DURATION 6-8 hours

OBJECTIVE

This qualification has been developed specifically for those who wish to become an emergency first-aider and use a defibrillator.
Learners gaining this qualification will know basic emergency first-aid procedures and will be able to use a defibrillator correctly. The topics covered will help to maintain good practice in safe, prompt and effective emergency first-aid treatment of individuals

Key learning points:

• Responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider
• Primary Survey
• Secondary Assessment/Recovery Position
• Resuscitation/CPR
• Heart Attack
• Shock
• Stroke
• Wounds and Bleedings
• Epilepsy
• Burns and Scalds

TARGET AUDIENCE

Designed for staff at all levels, the course can be adjusted to suit the requirements of specific organizations, premises or course participants.

OUTLINE

KNOW BASIC EMERGENCY FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS

• Describe the principles that underpin basic emergency first aid support
• Explain the circumstances under which resuscitation is performed
• Explain why early intervention is necessary
• Describe different types of cardiopulmonary arrest
• Demonstrate the DRABC emergency response
• Demonstrate the top-to-toe survey of an injury
• Demonstrate how to place a casualty in the recovery position
• Identify the risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position
• Conduct major bleed control on a casualty who has suffered bleeding
• Manage hypovolemic shock treatment for a casualty

BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE BASIC EMERGENCY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES IN LINE WITH CURRENT GUIDELINES

• Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Demonstrate compression only resuscitation
• Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices
• Demonstrate how to manage a choking casualty

KNOW HOW TO SAFELY USE AN AUTOMAED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

• Describe the differences between using an AED on an adult and child
• Identify safety considerations when using an automated external defibrillator
• Demonstrate the correct placement of AED electrode pads on a manikin
• Follow AED voice prompts accurately
• Demonstrate how to combine the use of an automated external defibrillator with minimal interruptions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a manikin
• Demonstrate the safe delivery of AED shock
• State the procedures if the casualty shows signs of life and starts to breath normally
• Identify the information required when handing over the casualty

PRACTICAL

Hands on practical exercise for CPR and use of defibrillator.

CERTIFICATION

Completion of the course and its accompanying assessment a certificate of achievement (MEDIC First Aid) is provided and valid for 2 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE FAQS

 

 

What is the difference between first aid CPR and AED?

 

It is an essential aid in the CPR process. The major difference between CPR and

an AED is that CPR has very, very little chance of bringing someone back to

life after cardiac arrest, while an AED has the potential to restart their heart

and brain functions.

 

Who is this qualification for?

 

This qualification is aimed at organizations and individuals requiring Emergency

First Aid training for a workplace where people of all ages regularly attend. This

course includes the emergency action for adult, child and infant CPR and

choking.

 

How long will it take?

 

This international qualification would be typically delivered to learners through a

 

1-day Training course (7 hours).

 

 

 

Topics covered

 

Topics covered include the role and responsibilities of a first-aider, assessing

an incident, unresponsive casualties (breathing and not breathing), choking,

shock and minor injuries.

 

Assessment method

 

 

This qualification is assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge

Assessment. HIC recommends that you contact the relevant government

Department in the country that you want to deliver the training to ensure that

There are no additional approval requirements. It may be that you are required

to register as a training provider within the country itself. HIC approves

Centers based on its own criteria, and does not represent any other organizations

or departments.