Basic First Aid including Life Support CourseChris Woolley2025-05-08T13:35:19+00:00
Basic First Aid including Life Support Course
Gain vital life-saving skills in our Basic First Aid Course, designed for individuals and companies seeking fundamental first aid knowledge. This course equips participants with the confidence to handle everyday medical situations effectively.
This course provides a solid foundation in first aid for those without prior experience. Participants will learn how to respond to common emergencies, administer CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
This course can also be attended as an annual refresher for the EFAW and FAW
Objectives:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Understand their responsibilities under first aid legislation.
Apply the principles of the three P’s: Preserve life, Prevent worsening, and Promote recovery.
Conduct primary and secondary surveys to assess emergency situations.
Place individuals in the recovery position appropriately.
Recognise and manage choking incidents.
Treat wounds, bleeding, burns, and injuries involving foreign objects.
Identify and respond to heart attacks, shock, and other common medical conditions.
Demonstrate a solid foundation in basic first aid and life-saving techniques in line with current UK guidance.
Course Will Cover:
First aid legislation and the three P’s
Managing an unconscious casualty
Primary and secondary surveys
Performing CPR
Recovery position
Choking casualty response
Treating wounds, bleeding, foreign bodies and other common ailments
Anaphylaxis
Managing burns and scalds
Recognising and responding to heart attacks
Understanding and treating shock
Recording and reporting
Course Requirements:
There are no requirements to attend this course.
Certification:
Upon successful completion, participants will receive an accredited first aid certificate. Certificates are emailed within 2 weeks of course completion, with paper copies available upon request.
How To Book:
Fill in the “Request more information” form on this page or submit an enquiry at the bottom of this page.
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“Excellent course, great trainer, very clear to learn the information provided. Thank you!”
Natalie
Fire Marshall Training
Contact Us
For any information on our courses, please fill out the form to the right or call us on the number below.
01206 822 846
training@franklinstraining.co.uk
Unit 16 Langham Barns Business Centre, Langham Lane, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5ZS
