Topics covered include the roles and responsibilities of first responders, minimising the risk of infection, establishing consent, completing a patient clinical record, communication, safeguarding, assess an incident, conducting casualty surveys, scene survey, conducting a primary survey of a casualty, conducting a head to toe survey, the purpose and priorities of triage, summonsing appropriate assistance, gathering a casualty history, effective handover of a casualty, the recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for Adults, Children and Infants, correct use of an automated external defibrillator, correct use of a Bag Valve Mask, administering therapeutic oxygen therapy, understanding nitrous oxide, how to safely handle medical gas cylinders, recognise and manage a compromised airway, selection and use of Oropharyngeal airways (OPA) and Nasopharyngeal airways (NPA), the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system.
The qualification also covers assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury or illness such as choking, external bleeding, catastrophic haemorrhage, shock, fracture and dislocation, sprain and strain, head and spinal injuries, application of cervical collars, removing motorcycle helmets, spinal immobilisation, use of a scoop stretcher, head blocks and straps, chest injuries, minor injuries, burns and scalds, eye injuries, small cuts, grazes, small splinters and bruises, sudden poisoning, major illnesses and medical emergencies, heart attack, stroke, asthma attack, diabetic emergency, sepsis, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, dehydration, frostbite,
seizures and anaphylaxis.
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 40 hours of learning, typically over four days, with a minimum contact time of 30 hours.
Open courses are inclusive of tuition, certification and a course handbook. Free follow up support will also be available from your tutor.
