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REF FA01

An introduction to First Aid 4hrs

Elements of competence

Skills for Care Induction Standards

3.4.1 Know what to do in response to illness or accident

3.4.2 Understand basic first aid techniques.

3.4.3 Understand what you are not allowed to do in relation to emergency aid at this stage of the training

Links to NVQ Core Units

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Summary

 

The purpose of this session is to provide to a group staff within the workplace, an introduction into basic First Aid. This is a four hour teaching and practical session covering a basic understanding of First Aid, and initial action as a First Aider.

Who this unit is aimed at

 

This unit is designed to be generally applicable for care and community care support workers. This training is also suitable as a 3-year refresher to candidates who have previously completed a first aid course to appointed persons level.  

Proposed Candidate Outcomes

The worker must be able to:

 
  • Understand the limits of their own responsibility and ability in relation to emergency aid at this stage in their training.
  • Show they understand basic first aid techniques.
  • Know how to use the primary health care services in response to accident or illness.

How many candidates may attend?

This training is limited to 15 candidates by arrangement. 

 

Specific content

·          Causes and treatment of an unconscious patient

·          Cardio- pulmonary resuscitation for adults,

·          Choking patient and the recovery position.

·          Recognise the initial priorities of first aid

·          Deal safely with the unconscious patient

·          Recognise the need for good airway management

·          Effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a mannequin

·          The recovery position.

·          Shock, wounds and bleeding, fractures, burns, scalds

·          Dressing wounds, immobilising fractures and treating effectively burns and scalds

 

Other relevant information 

1.       For registered nurses who wish to incorporate this training into your PREP portfolio’s, you should carry out practice reflection and attach subsequent evidence from this training  

  1. Certificates are issued for each candidate and are valid for a maximum of 3 years
  2. A host certificate will also be issued for presentation on your Notice Board 
  3. A candidate assessment is available (Word 2000) for post training audit

5.       Students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in all practical areas on both parts of the course to gain a certificate of attendance.

Please note that as this is a practical workshop numbers are limited to 15 staff in registration.  

 

Summary:

A practise area must be made available that includes space for working with a mannequin. If the floor is not carpeted, you should ensure that a blanket is made available for the training. Included in the session is theory based information that may involve a powerpoint presentation.

 

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The key points to remember are:

 

1.     The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed.

2.     Staff should not be expected to be on duty

3.     Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.

            

Special Requirements;

As with the practice area, this should be quiet, undisturbed and large enough to accommodate those present.

Staff should wear practical clothing, as they will be expected to demonstrate to the instructor the knowledge they have gained during the course session.

 

Any staff who have suffered a back injury within the last 12 months must inform the trainer prior to the session.   

 

N.B

Registration details are kept by us for Seven years. It is important to register on the day. It is a legal requirement that this session will last a minimum of 4 hours. A true or false audit may be required.      

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