Purpose
The aim of this course is to train a person capable of managing and providing immediate first aid in an emergency situation in order to save lives.
The aim of this course is to cover managing challenging emergency situations and providing immediate first aid in order to preserve life, promote recovery and prevent the casualty’s condition from worsening.
This is a comprehensive scenario based course that is tailored to workplace situations.
The recommendation for this course is to be able to be onsite to create contextualized first aid scenarios.
Course Objectives
The course contains theory and practical assessments covering the following topics:
- Overview of HSE regulations relating to accidents in the workplace
- Scene Assessment and Management
- Primary Assessment
- CPR - adult / child / infant
- AED use and practice
- Choking - adult / child / infant – Conscious and Unconscious
- Shock and the Recovery Position
TRAUMA
- External and Internal Bleeding
- Basic Wound Care
- Burns and Scalds
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries
- Soft Tissue Injuries – sprains and strains
- Thermal conditions– Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
MEDICAL
- Breathing difficulties
- Dealing with Asthma Casualties
- Dealing with Heart Attack Casualties
- Heart Conditions
- Neurological -Stroke and Seizures
- Allergies and anaphylactic shock
NZQA Unit Standards
6401 Provide first aid
6402 Provide resuscitation level 2
Course Duration
1 day less