Basic Life Support and First Aid Awareness

This practical based half day course considers the immediate needs when assessing and managing the collapsed patient and provides the candidate with a clear awareness of the issues associated with promoting and maintaining safe working practice.

For further information about this course, please contact Elite Training Associates on 01202 296108 or email info@elitetraining.org.uk


 

Candidates will be able to manage patients in cardiac arrest until assistance arrives whilst maintaining a safe environment. The session will consider both theoretical requirements and practical ability to effectively carry out correct basic life support technique as per current legislation.

 

As an introduction to First Aid the session will provide a greater awareness of the principles and effective management of burns, bleeding, shock, choking, anaphylaxis and dealing with emergency situations.

 

This training is suitable for all staff.

Course content
• Assessment Criteria – patient and environment
• Management of the collapsed patient
• Review of the theoretical aspects of Basic Life Support
• Principles of risk assessment
• Recovery Position
• Basic Life Support technique and demonstration
• Ability to treat and manage a bleed, burn, shock, choking and emergency situations
• Practical session and assessment
• Role and responsibility

 

On completion of this half day training event candidates will receive an Elite Training Certificate of Attendance

 

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and underpinning knowledge required to undertake correct Basic Life Support practice and basic First Aid

 

To safely apply knowledge and skills in practice

 

This course is suitable for:

Staff requiring annual update of skills and knowledge

 

Individuals wishing to revisit own professional development and competence