FIRST AID LEVEL 01

Key topics and skills covered

• Emergency scene management: Assessing the situation and ensuring safety for both the casualty and the first aider.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): Learning the techniques to provide artificial circulation and breathing to someone who has stopped breathing.
• Choking management: Techniques for clearing a blocked airway in adults, children, and infants.
• Bleeding and wound care: Controlling bleeding, managing different types of wounds, and applying dressings.
• Burns: Providing initial care for various types of burns.
• Fractures, sprains, and strains: Recognizing and stabilizing injuries, including splinting techniques.
• Shock and fainting: Understanding the signs and providing appropriate care.
• Environmental emergencies: Learning to respond to situations like heatstroke, hypothermia, or poisoning.
• Handover to medical professionals: Knowing how to communicate effectively with paramedics and other emergency personnel.

Course structure and format:

• Typically a two-day course, but some providers offer blended learning options or one-day intensive courses. Combines theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on training.
• May include written and practical assessments to ensure competency.
• Certification is usually valid for a specified period (e.g., 3 years).

Who should take this course?

• Employees in low-risk workplaces like offices, schools, and retail environments.
• Individuals who want to be prepared to help in emergencies.
• People who want to learn basic life support skills.

Course Overview & Detail

A first aid Level 1 course, often called Basic Life Support, teaches essential life-saving skills for responding to emergencies. It's a foundation course suitable for workplaces with low-risk settings and anyone wanting basic emergency care knowledge.

The course covers scene assessment, CPR, choking management, bleeding control, and basic treatment for burns, fractures, shock, and fainting.