Diagnosis of clinical shock in a casualty
Treatment for shock
Burns
Common cause of burns in both domestic and workplace environment
Diagnosis of burns
Treatment of burns including chemical burns
Special considerations for babies
Choking
Diagnosis of an adult, child and baby choking casualty
Treatment of an adult, child and baby choking casualty who remains conscious
Treatment of an adult, child and baby choking casualty who becomes unconscious
Aftercare of choking casualties
Asthma Attack
Diagnosis of Asthma attack
Treatment of an Asthma attack casualty
Use of medication
When to call an ambulance
Poisoning
Commonly encountered poisons
Diagnosis of a poisoned casualty
Treatment of poisoning
Anaphylactic Shock
Common causes of anaphylactic shock
Treatment of anaphylactic shock in a casualty
Use of Epipen and other adrenaline auto-injectors
Resuscitation
Covid-19 safe CPR
Use of AED
First Aid Kits
The Law relating to First Aid provision in the workplace
Packaging of First Aid kits
Content of First Aid kits
Maintenance of First Aid
The course includes a First Aid manual covering the above topics and more. Additionally candidates have the opportunity to purchase First Aid kits on the course.
Certificates awarded to candidates are valid for three years
Courses can be delivered at your nursery or workplace throughout Scotland
Lead practitioners and Childminders should consider the 2 day course