This one day course takes place at the Moorfoot Learning Centre – this qualification is to enable learners to attain the knowledge and competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first-aider.
Pre-requisites
Be physically able to carry out the practical elements of the course.
Attend full session to be eligible for assessment.
Learners will be able to:
• Understand the role and responsibility of an Emergency First-aider.
• Assess a First Aid incident.
• Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.
• Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.
• Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking.
• Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
• Manage a casualty who is in shock.
• Manage a casualty with a minor injury.
There are practical elements to the course e.g. CPR and recovery position. Learners are advised to wear clothing that does not restrict their ability to take part in this activity.
Booking on to this course is essential and spaces are limited.
To book your place or for more information email tess.daly@disabilitysheffield.org.uk