First Aid and Basic Life Support Theory – eLearning

Description

By the end of this unit you will be able to:

• Describe what Basic Life Support is
• Outline different types of emergency situations
• Explain how to survey the scene and communicate key information
• Explain why early intervention is necessary
• Undertake the Primary Survey
• Explain and demonstrate how to check Airway and Breathing
• Demonstrate how to put a casualty into the Recovery Position
• Identify and monitor Vital Signs
• Explain the principles of CPR
• Describe the importance of the Chain of Survival
• Understand how to carry out Chest Compressions
• Understand how to carry out Rescue Breaths
• Identify best practice relating to hygiene
• Understand the principles of, how to recognise and treat the following emergency conditions:
  1. Choking
  2. Heart Attack
  3. Stroke
  4. Anaphylaxis

This course covers the following Emergency Aid Procedures:

• Managing an incident, including the primary survey
• Theory and practice of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• The unconscious casualty and the recovery position
• Recognition and practical techniques related to a choking casualty