First Aid Training

This training covers all levels of first aid training including Defibrillation and oxygen administration.

Who Should Attend

All crew.

Learning Objectives

Level 1:

• The basic emergency principles of care
• Preparation for emergencies of health
• Assessment and management of emergency scenes
• Conducting a primary survey
• Emergency life support for people of all ages, including infants
  • one and two-person CPR
  • Artificial Respiration
  • Management of a choking patient
• Management of bleeding and shock
• Conducting a secondary survey
• Managing wounds including soft tissue injuries
• Handling fractures and burns
• Understanding illness and injuries
• Reporting first aid incidents and procedures

Level 2:

• Dealing with anaphylactic shock
• Understanding common injuries
• Assessing and dealing with head and spinal injuries
• Handling joint injuries and rescue carries
• Dealing with chest, hand and eye injuries
• Assessing and handling pelvic and abdominal injuries
• Identifying and treating poisoning, bites and stings
• Dealing with common medical emergencies including:
  • Diabetes
  • Epilepsy
  • Asthma
  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
• Administration of first aid and follow-up treatments

Level 3:

• Handling environmental illnesses and injuries
• Maternity related first aid issues.

Defibrillator Training:

• Understand the causes of and the care of an unconscious casualty
• Understand and administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Understand the usage and practice of a defibrillator