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First Aid / Basic Life Support

Basic Life Support

First Aid/Basic Life Support is one tool all persons both children and adults must have in-order to be able to react and possibly preserve life, prevent danger and promote recovery in an emergency. Thus making a fully qualified First Aider an essential asset for any team in an environment where medical emergencies could occur

This role requires the individuals to;

Stay calm, promptly assess the situation and prioritise their actions.
Understanding what to do and having the skills and knowledge to provide the correct support.
Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;

First Aiders must understand & Recognise Casualties experiencing;

Bleeding or wounded (including catastrophic bleeding )
Heart Attack / Stroke (practical)
Suffering from shock (practical)
Suffering from choking (practical)
Fracture and Sprain/Strain (practical)
Suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints
Has sustained a head neck and spinal injury (practical)
Has been burned or scalded
Has an eye injury
Has been overcome by gas or fumes
May have been poisoned or exposed to a harmful substance

Each student must demonstrate that they are able to:

Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking; including practical
Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding including catastrophic bleeding
Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters, insect stings and animal or human bites.
Use available first aid equipment, including the contents of a first aid box.
Understand the duties of the first aider, employers and the legal framework
Maintain simple factual records on what they have done with regard to any treatment or management of an emergency
Recognise the importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures.
- Free- How to use an AED

Free- An introduction on how to use AED

The HSE strongly recommends that first aiders undertake annual refresher training.

Recertification training must be completed within three years. The First Aider will have to re-sit the full 1 day (6 hour contact time) course when their certificate expires.

The Resuscitation Council recommends that Defibrillator skills be updated at least once a year and preferably more often.

Course Duration

Management

Ensure Training
Safety Management Systems
Risk Assessments
COSHH Assessments
Asbestos
Maintenance
Training
Emergency Equipment and Procedures
First Aid
Welfare

Noise
Working at Height
Site Traffic
Company Vehicles
Meeting the Public
Confined Space
Accident/Incident Investigation
Lone Workers
Personal Protection Equipment
Display Screen Equipment

Can you answer No to any of these questions?

	Yes	No
Do you comply with H&S at Work Act and Management of H&S Regs?
Face, Arm, Speech & Time Acronym is used to assess potential stroke?
DRABCD Means Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation & Defibrillation?
SEPSIS?
Is all your equipment tested & maintained?
Do you have Fire and other emergency procedures?
Do all your staff have basic safety awareness training?
Do you have Risk Assessments in place and do you review them regularly?

Call us on (0114) 253 7222 to discuss how we can help, or email enquiries@safecaretraining.com for more details.

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Objectives

To give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to enable them to administer first aid in an emergency situation safely, promptly and effectively

To equip the First Aider with a wide range of skills and knowledge to administer the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to understand the role of the first aider including reference to:

List the aims of first aid
Assess situations & Circumstances
Explain how to prioritise treatment
Define life threatening conditions
Demonstrate how to administer first aid in different situations including CPR
Use Available First Aid Equipment
Understand Legal framework
Explain how to record accidents
Understand the chain of Life
Have a basic overview of what an AED is and how to use it

First Aid Course Outline

This onsite three days first aid at workplace training course covers:

1. Introduction to First Aid at Work

Overview of the course
Importance of first aid in the workplace
Legal and regulatory framework

2. The Law Relating to First Aid

Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations
Employer and employee responsibilities
First aid requirements in the workplace

3. Unconsciousness (Including Seizures)

Recognising signs of unconsciousness
How to safely manage an unconscious person
Seizure management and when to seek medical help

4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Basic principles of CPR
Hands-only CPR vs. full CPR
Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
When and how to administer CPR

5. Choking, Shock, Wounds, and Bleeding

Identifying choking hazards and how to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre
Recognising and treating shock
How to treat different types of bleeding (minor, severe, internal)
Wound care and infection prevention

6. Minor Injuries

Treatment of cuts, bruises, and sprains
Managing minor burns and bites
Assessing and treating small injuries safely

7. Bone, Spinal, and Muscle/Joint Injuries

How to recognise fractures, dislocations, and sprains
Spinal injury first aid techniques
Immobilisation and proper handling of injured areas

8. Chest Injuries

Recognising chest trauma and its potential causes
Treating rib fractures, punctured lungs, and other chest injuries
When to seek emergency medical help

9. Burns and Scalds

Recognising the severity of burns and scalds
First aid treatment for different types of burns (heat, chemical, electrical)
How to prevent further injury and reduce pain

10. Eye Injuries

Identifying eye injuries (chemical burns, foreign bodies, blunt trauma)
Proper first aid for different types of eye injuries
When to seek medical attention

11. Poisoning

Recognising the signs of poisoning (ingestion, inhalation, skin absorption)
First aid treatment for poisoning (including common household substances)
How to handle an unconscious or breathing victim

12. Prophylactic Shock

Understanding prophylactic shock and its causes
Signs of shock and how to manage it
Preventative measures and treatment for shock victims

13. Major Head Injuries

Recognising the signs and symptoms of head injuries
How to safely handle suspected head injuries (including concussion)
Importance of monitoring and seeking immediate medical care

14. Stroke and Heart Attack

Recognising the signs of a stroke and heart attack
Immediate first aid actions for stroke victims
How to assist someone having a heart attack and when to call emergency services

15. Epilepsy, Asthma, and Diabetes

Understanding epilepsy and seizure management
First aid for asthma attacks (including use of inhalers)
How to recognise and treat diabetic emergencies (hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia)

Course Duration – 1 day

First Aid / Basic Life Support

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