Content Detail - EMERGENCY FIRST AID FOR SCHOOLS COURSE

This course has been adapted to suit the particular needs presented by the school environment and conforms to the standards required by law. It includes both theory and practical sessions, in a relaxed atmosphere and is suitable for all school staff.

The syllabus includes:
First Aid Priorities             Examination of a Casualty
Burns and Scalds              Recording and Reporting
Managing Incidents           Unconsciousness
Asthma                             First Aid Kits
Basic Life Support            Control of Bleeding
Regulations                       Medical Emergencies

Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the student, there is no final exam. Those students who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate that is valid for three years.

Please note that individuals selected for training should:
Be reliable and have good communication skills.
Have an aptitude and the ability to absorb new knowledge and skills.
Be able to cope with stressful and physically demanding situations.
Should have normal duties that can be left immediately and rapidly.

Course Cost: £93.50 per person

 

For further details please contact Kate Maidment: kate.maidment@plymouth.gov.uk