This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become emergency first-aiders in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training emergency first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 7 hours of learning, typically over one day, with a minimum contact time of 6 hours
The qualification covers the following:
- The roles and responsibilities of the first aider
- How to assess an incident
- First aid skills in CPR and use of an AED (Automated external defibrillator)
- Providing first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Dealing with external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock
- Dealing with shocks, bleeds, burns and minor injuries
