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Get hands-on training in life-saving techniques with our comprehensive First Aid at Work course. From CPR and wound management to dealing with burns and fractures, you’ll learn the practical skills to respond effectively to a range of workplace incidents. Our certified instructors provide a supportive learning environment, ensuring you leave confident and prepared.

Course Content

MODULE 2: Essential First Aid Skills

01. The Importance of First Aid Training
Legal Obligations of a First Aider

2A: Assessing the Situation

2B: Airway Management

2C: Breathing Support

2D: Circulation Support

2E: Wound Care

2F: Bone and Joint Injuries

2G: Burns

2H: Head Injuries

2I: Medical Emergencies

2J: Environmental Emergencies

2K: Poisoning

2L: Communication & Documentation

2M: Supporting Medical Guides

MODULE 1: Introduction to First Aid

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Course Content

MODULE 2: Essential First Aid Skills

01. The Importance of First Aid Training

Legal Obligations of a First Aider

2A: Assessing the Situation

01. Scene Safety

02. Initial Assessment (DRCABC)

03. Level of Consciousness (AVPU / GCS / NEWS 2)

04. Calling for Help (Local Emergency Numbers)

Triage

2B: Airway Management

05. Recognising Airway Obstructions

06. Clearing an Obstructed Airway

07. Recovery Position

2C: Breathing Support

08. Recognising Respiratory Distress

09. Providing Rescue Breaths & Oxygen

10. Choking

11. Asthma

2D: Circulation Support

12. Shock

13. Feinting – Phycological

14. Controlling Bleeding (Direct Pressure, Tourniquet)

15 A. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

15 B. AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

2E: Wound Care

16. Cleaning Wounds

17. Applying Bandages

18. Recognising Infection

2F: Bone and Joint Injuries

19. Fractures, Sprains and Dislocations

20. Immobilising Injuries (Slings & Splints)

2G: Burns

21. Types of Burns (Thermal, Chemical, Electrical)

22. Treating Burns (Cooling, Covering)

23. Rule of 9’s

2H: Head Injuries

24. Recognising Concussion

25. Monitoring for Increased Intracranial Pressure

26. The Maddox Test

2I: Medical Emergencies

27. Heart Attack (Symptoms, Actions)

28. Stroke (FAST Assessment, Actions)

29. Seizures (Protecting the Person, Monitoring)

30. Diabetes Emergencies (Hypoglycaemia, Hyperglycaemia)

31. Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis, Epinephrine Auto-Injector)

32. Sepsis and Infections

33. Meningitis

2J: Environmental Emergencies

34. Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Exhaustion, Hyperthermia & Heatstroke)

35. Cold-Related Illnesses (Hypothermia, Frostbite)

36. Altitude Sickness

2K: Poisoning

37. Ingestion

38. Inhalation

39. Skin Contact

2L: Communication & Documentation

40. Using ATMIST for Handover

41. Prioritising and Documenting Medical Incidents

2M: Supporting Medical Guides

42. First Aid Kits

43. Triage & Observations

MODULE 1: Introduction to First Aid

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