Introduction to Basic First Aid
The course provides participants with a comprehensive foundation in first aid, with strong emphasis on practical skills required to provide life-saving first aid in cases of serious injury, illness or other emergencies and to assist a nurse in the examination and treatment of patients.
Essential information
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Prerequisites
Participants must have completed Basic Safety Training.
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Who is it for?
Personnel who form part of the overall first aid emergency response organisation, including: Members of first aid teams on fixed and floating offshore installations First aiders and MOB boat crew on emergency response vessels
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Assessment
Participants are assessed throughout all practical training. If a participant does not successfully complete the practical training, the reason for the assessment outcome will be provided. At the end of the course, participants must complete: A practical assessment in basic first aid (ABC), including drowning scenarios A practical assessment in CPR using a semi-automatic defibrillator (AED) A theoretical test Participants who do not demonstrate achievement of the required competence objectives will not successfully complete the course.
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Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate in basic first aid valid for 2 years
Course content
Emergency Preparedness
First aid preparedness, organisation and responsibilities within the emergency response system.
General First Aid
Principles and practical application of first aid during emergency situations
Patient Assessment
Systematic examination of a casualty and identification of immediate treatment priorities.
Unconsciousness
Assessment and first aid management of an unconscious person.
Bleeding and Amputation
First aid for severe bleeding and traumatic amputation.
Abdominal Injuries
Recognition and first aid management of abdominal injuries.
Circulatory Shock
Recognition and first aid management of circulatory shock.
Head Injuries
Recognition and first aid management of head injuries.
Spinal Injuries
First aid considerations for suspected back and neck injuries.
Burns and Chemical Injuries
First aid for burns and chemical injuries, including injuries involving electricity and radiation.
Fractures
Recognition and first aid management of suspected fractures.
Blood Pressure
Practical measurement of blood pressure.
Chest Pain
Recognition and first aid response to a person experiencing chest pain.
Breathing Difficulties and Seizures
First aid response to breathing difficulties and seizures.
CPR and AED
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of a semi-automatic defibrillator.
Assisting with Infusion
Assisting a nurse with administration of intravenous infusion.
Hypothermia
Recognition and first aid management of general hypothermia.
Mental Reactions and Stress
Recognition of mental reactions and principles of stress management during emergencies.
Multiple Casualties and Triage
Management of incidents involving multiple casualties and practical triage at the scene.
Chest Injuries
Recognition and first aid management of chest injuries.
Key Learning Objectives
LO1 - Perform life-saving first aid for persons suffering from serious injury or illness.
LO2 - Assess a casualty and determine immediate first aid priorities.
LO3 - Apply appropriate first aid for unconsciousness, bleeding, shock and traumatic injuries.
LO4 - Apply appropriate first aid for burns, fractures, head, neck, spinal, chest and abdominal injuries.
LO5 - Perform CPR and use a semi-automatic defibrillator during resuscitation.
LO6 - Recognise and manage breathing difficulties, seizures, hypothermia and other acute conditions.
LO7 - Apply basic triage principles during incidents involving multiple casualties.
LO8 - Assist a nurse during the examination and treatment of patients, including infusion administration
LO9 - Recognise mental reactions and apply basic principles of stress management during emergencies.
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