Emergency First Aid for Healthcare Professionals

An intensive 1 day course, with extensive scenario based training and incorporating the Health & Safety Executive’s ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ syllabus.

Course Description

•Overview –course introduction & course objectives

•Aims and Principles of First Aid

•Recognition of Myocardial Infarction (MI): Emergency Parameters

•Action at an Emergency –roles & responsibilities, legal requirements, first aid equipment

•Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation -Primary Survey (DRABC) and Interventions Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines 2011

•Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation –practical (single and dual rescuer) including use of pocket mask

•Management of the Unconscious Casualty -assessment and treatment including Recovery Position and use of AVPU

•Current Perspectives: Guideline Changes 2011, Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s), Special Resuscitation situations

On completion of the course delegates will receive an HSE ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ certificate valid for 3 years -the minimum level of statutory training recommended under Health and Safety legislation and accepted for all insurance, CPD and PCT requirements.