This course, delivered to groups on customer premises only, will give your staff a good knowledge of first aid to cover common risks for school students.

It is ideal for teachers and school ancillary staff covering first aid procedures pertinent to a school environment and is not a replacement for your statutory First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work training.

Delegates must be aged 18 or older to attend this course.

On completing your course, successful candidates will learn:

• The role of the first aider
• Adult resuscitation (CPR)
• Child resuscitation (CPR)
• Unresponsive child
• Primary survey
• Unresponsive adult
• Communication and casualty care
• Seizures
• Choking child
• Allergic reaction
• Choking adult
• Asthma
• Minor and severe bleeding
• Head injuries
• Giving medication at school (including auto-injectors)
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Shock

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the course. Evidence of underpinning knowledge and practical skills competence will be required for certification.

Certificate duration: 3 years