First Aid Skills Update - HS037

Course Summary 
This first aid skills update is an annual refresher of content taught in the accredited 1-day and 3-day first aid courses along with updates on changes to protocols.    

Duration 
This is a three-hour course. 

 Delivery 
This is an in-person classroom-based course. 

Delegates  
This course is open to Queen Mary permanent staff who have attended either the accredited 1-day or 3-day first aid courses and whose certificates are in date.  

Summary Outcome / Content 
A range of subjects are covered including: 

• Legalities, responsibilities and reporting 

• Control of bleeding 

• Poisoning 

• Asthma 

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty 

• Shock (including Anaphylaxis) 

• Bandaging 

• Diabetes 

• Fractures and spinal injuries 

• Heart attacks 

• Choking 

• Stroke 

• Resuscitation and AED awareness 

• Head injuries 

• Eye injuries 

• Burns 

• Assessment of the situation 

• Sprains and strains 

• Chest injuries 

• Epilepsy 

An attendance certificate will be issued to the learner, subject to successful completion.