Course Award:
2 year certification of attendance from O'Dwyer Safety Services
Course Duration:
1 day
Aims:
The objective of the 1 Day Basic First Aid Course is to provide people with:
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An understanding of the principles of first response
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The necessary skills to deal with emergencies
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Essential life saving skills
Course Content:
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Responsibilities of a first aider, assessment and initial reaction
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Diagnosis and principles of treatment
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Head Injuries
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Patient Approach
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Examination of Casualty
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Poisoning
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Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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Asphyxia and its causes
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Recovery position
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Burns and scalds
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Blood and the circulation
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Wounds and bleeding
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Control of bleeding
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Dressings and bandages - application, including improvisation
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Fractures - causes, types, signs and symptoms
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Sprains, strains and dislocation
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Crush injuries
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Dressing and bandaging fractures
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Epilepsy, Asthma and Diabetes - definition, causes, treatment
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Emergency First Aid Kits – contents
Methods of Training:
Training is provided through Power Point Presentation, open class discussions, and through practical work.
Private Training Courses:
At OSS, we can also provide personalised, professional training options tailored to your companies needs. Our team of tutors offer convenient, on-site private training sessions, designed specifically for you and your team's schedule and location. Contact us directly to schedule.
OSS will accommodate clients wherever possible with regard to rescheduling or cancelling courses, however OSS reserves the right to apply the following:
Cancellation Policy:
100% of cost if cancelled within 3 working days of course date.
Cancellation notice must be given within our office hours i.e Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm