Course 6

Accreditation – RQF Level 3

This course is a one day program equipping you the delegate with the skills to deal with major and minor emergencies. It gives you the confidence to prioritise casualties and administer the relevant treatment.

Course Content

  • Health and safety regulations
  • Dealing with emergency situations
  • Casualty communication

The initial assessment

  • Assessing for danger
  • Response checks
  • Calling for help
  • The management of the airway
  • Checking for breathing

Secondary assessment, dealing with an unconscious casualty

  • Body checks
  • Recovery position
  • Cardiac conditions
  • Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
  • Safe use of an AED
  • The chain of survival
  • Choking protocols

Dealing with a casualty who has

  • Sustained a bleed
  • Shock
  • Broken bones, fractures and dislocations

Head and neck injuries

  • Concussion
  • Compression
  • Skull fracture
  • Spinal fracture

Assessment

Candidates are assessed on their practical skills throughout the course with the completion of a multiple choice question paper at the end of the day.

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