Basic First Aid Training (One Day)

Basic first aid is a course for those who want to be able to assess and treat an illness or injury. This type of aid would be performed by a family member or person who has had no previous experience in the area. However, this course will allow the person in question to comfort and stabilise the affected person until the arrival of trained paramedics on the scene. It also provides you with the ability to recognise the difference between minor and major illnesses and injuries.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand the responsibility of First Aiders.
• Assess a scene of injury.
• Help with circulation, wounds, bleeding and shock.
• Understand the respiratory System.
• Be able to perform CPR and FBAO and use and AED Defibrillator as well as first aid equipment.

On successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded an internal Basic First Aid Certificate valid for one year.