By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
• Assess an emergency situation safely and effectively
• Protect themselves, casualties and others from further harm
• Conduct a Primary Survey using the DR ABC approach
• Assess a casualty’s level of responsiveness using the AVPU scale
• Summon appropriate emergency assistance when required
• Recognise cardiac arrest and provide effective adult CPR
• Safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Place an unconscious breathing casualty into the recovery position
• Conduct a Secondary Survey and obtain relevant casualty information
• Recognise and manage choking emergencies
• Recognise and manage seizures safely
• Identify and control external bleeding
• Provide first aid for minor wounds, burns, scalds, cuts, grazes, bruises and splinter injuries
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of shock and provide appropriate first aid treatment
• Monitor and reassure casualties while awaiting professional medical assistance
• Demonstrate practical competence in CPR, AED use, recovery position, choking management and casualty assessment

Bonus content:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
• Assist with the safe administration of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs)
• Recognise life-threatening bleeding and apply appropriate bleeding control measures
• Demonstrate an awareness of modern catastrophic bleeding interventions including wound packing and tourniquet use

The course covers all FAIB Emergency First Aid at Work requirements together with additional training as specified.