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The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, where the primary or secondary focus of the role involves giving emergency medical care as the first responder on the scene of an accident or emergency. Roles may include, security operatives, close protection officers, event medical operatives, cabin crew and community first responders, among others.
Topics covered include assessing and responding to incidents; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants; therapeutic oxygen therapy and catastrophic bleeding. The qualification also covers assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury or illness such as chest injuries, spinal injuries, heart attack and anaphylaxis.
This qualification provides learners with knowledge and skills which aligns with Category D of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Framework to respond to a range of pre-hospital emergency care situations.
In line with industry guidance, the qualification supports responders for a period of 3 years, at which point learners will need to resit the course and be reassessed on both assessment methods. In addition, we recommend that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
Course Length 5 Days
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become first-aiders in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment. This is also for Close Protection Operatives.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 22 hours of learning, typically over three days, with a minimum contact time of 18 hours.
Topics covered
The qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider, how to assess an incident and recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness. The qualification also covers first aid skills in CPR and use of an AED and assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness such as chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis.
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and a multiple-choice theory test.
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become first-aiders in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level. This is also for SIA Security Operatives and Door Supervisors.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake one day of Training.
Topics covered
The qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider, how to assess an incident and recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness. The qualification also covers first aid skills in CPR and use of an AED and assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness such as bleeds, burn injuries and anaphylaxis.
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and a multiple-choice theory test.
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