Course Introduction
A 2-day Level 2 course for those providing first aid in activity-based settings, building practical skills across a wide range of conditions.
Course Overview
This 2-day Activity First Aid course is ideal for anyone responsible for providing first aid in activity-based environments. Learners gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond to a wide range of conditions, from life-threatening emergencies to minor injuries. Up to 12 delegates per course, delivered by highly experienced emergency medics with real-life clinical experience. All courses can be accredited if required.
Course content:
- Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR and defibrillation
- Recovery position
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Chest and abdominal injuries
- External bleeding and shock
- Burns and scalds
- Choking
- Poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Hot and cold temperature conditions
- Minor injuries
- Sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations
- Eye injuries
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