Basic First Aid

This training course will provide trainees with the skills necessary to be able to provide treatment for an injury that does not require the attention of a medical practitioner or emergency services, including treatment to persons with respiratory and cardiac emergencies, bleeding and wounds, fractures, burns, etc.

Course Outline

• Responsibilities of First Aider
• Patient Assessment
• Respiratory emergencies
• Cardiac Emergencies (Automatic External Defibrillator training)
• Wounds and bleeding
• Altered levels of consciousness
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Burns and scalds, chemicals, electric shock.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the role of Basic First Aid
• Carry out a Patient Assessment
• Deal with Respiratory Emergencies
• Attend to Wounds and Bleeding
• Care for musculoskeletal injuries, and treat burns, scalds, chemicals and electric shock.

Candidates are advised that this course involves a high level of practical training.

Persons who need to gain a basic knowledge and skills in emergency response in the home, community or work place

Delegates who successfully complete the course will receive a Holland Occupational Basic First Aid Certificate. Valid for two years.

To be successful delegates must pass

• Written Assessment (30%)
• Skills Demonstrations (70%)