Emergency First Aid at Work
Portchester Library
Friday 7th February 2025
9.15am to 4.30pm
Free tuition, Optional certification £30 to be paid directly to the tutor
The course will equip the first aider with skills to be able to confidently undertake emergency first aid if someone becomes ill or injured. The course consists of instructor led tuition with the emphasis on practical application of first aid skills. There are only practical assessments, with no theory based exams.
Should you require a certificate, the cost of this course is £30 payable directly to the tutor on the day. The course is free if you do not require a qualification.
Learning Goals:
- Describe how to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs
- Demonstrate the treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient
- Demonstrate recording information accurately and using the content of first aid equipment
- Describe and demonstrate how to recognise and treat a person in seizure
- Demonstrate the recognition of cardiac arrest/delivery of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Demonstrate how to recognise/safely treat a patient who is choking
- Demonstrate the correct procedure for a patient who is bleeding and going into shock, including caring for burns
- Describe the treatment splinters, grazes, nose bleeds and bleeding
Who is this course for: This is a course aimed for candidates with little or no first aid knowledge. The course is designed to give the learner skills to be able to respond to everyday first aid emergencies, confidently and effectively. It is a practical course, so floor work for CPR/Recovery position is needed
Previous knowledge or experience: This practical based course is suitable for both complete novices as well as those wishing to refresh their skills
How will I learn: Tutor demonstration, individual and whole group practical activities
How will I be assessed: Learner demonstration/support/feedback and peer support
There is a practical assessment for anyone wishing to gain a first aid qualification, and a good level of English will be required to pass the assessment
Next steps: Paediatric First Aid courses
This course is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+ Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.
Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.
You will be contacted by a member of the learning in Libraries team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.
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