WHO’S THE COURSE FOR?

It applies to all First Aiders who would want to refresh their basic first aider skills and knowledge.

COURSE AIMS AND BENEFITS

The aims of this Course are to;

1. Recognize an emergency in any situation.
2. Activate the appropriate emergency response system and follow the emergency action principles.
3. Perform the necessary and correct method of CPR and AED to a casualty based on the emergencies, illnesses and injuries.
4. Ability to write an incidental report.

COURSE CONTENT MODULES:

Module 1: Introduction of Basic First Aid

Module 2 : Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Module 3: Incidental First Aid report in workplace

OUTCOMES:

Competent participant;

· Responded to at least two first aid scenarios contextualized to the candidate’s workplace/community setting.

· Applied immediate assistance provided to a sick or injured person until professional help arrives.

· Applied initial care, including psychosocial support for people suffering from emotional distress caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event:

• Preserve life
• Prevent further injury or illness Promote recovery
• Alleviate suffering

TRAINING METHODS:

Practical and Theory sessions, & group classroom activity/discussion.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT:

Practical Assessment