The content covers the basic essentials required to provide emergency care to a patient. Candidates will receive training in a range of first aid skills including:
The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs.
The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient.
The recognition and treatment of a person in seizure.
The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
The ability to recognise and safely treat a patient who is choking.
The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding.
The keeping of simple records following an accident at work.