EMERGENCY FIRST AID

This one day course is specifically designed for those who require a basis for providing basic First Aid in an emergency situation. It is designed to assist participants in the treatment of minor accident/incident injuries and life saving skills.

Please note: This is not a substitution for the Occupational First Aid course. Occupational First
Aid is a certified and intensive 3 day course with more in-depth, practical and theoretical examination of the roles and responsibilities of the First Aider.

Objectives

On completion of this course the participants will have a basic knowledge of First Aid and know what to do in the event of an emergency while waiting for a qualified person (Doctor, Ambulance personnel etc) to arrive at the scene.

Course Content

»         Assess a situation (scene, casualty or casualties) quickly and safely
»         Protect casualties and others at the scene from possible danger
»         Identify, as far as possible , the mechanism or nature of the illness/injury
»         Arrange for medical help (Doctor, Cardiac Ambulance etc) if required
»         Triage – treating the most serious conditions (casualties) first
»         First Aid (Ac,,B,C,D - Airway, C-spine, Breathing, Circulation, Disability),
»         Expose, Examine and Evaluate
»         CPR
»         Stay with the casualty until further care/medical aid is available
»         Making a diagnosis
»         Life threatening conditions – shock, cardiac arrest, asphyxia, respiratory arrest
»         Bleeding and shock
»         Unconsciousness, Drowning, Fractures, Burns & Poisoning

Method of Training

Classroom presentations (multimedia etc) supplemented with discussions and practical demonstrations.

Maximum number of Participants: 10 people                                              Duration: 1 day

Cost for a group, maximum of 10 persons: €375