SCHOOL/
CHILDCARE - HALF DAY
A half-day first-aid training course for schools can teach basic first-aid skills and refresh existing knowledge. The course can cover topics such as CPR, bleeding control, and treating burns.
Topics covered Basic life support (CPR), Bleeding control, Choking and unconsciousness, Treating burns and scalds, and Principles of emergency aid.
Course info
Course Name
School/Childcare - Half Day
Duration
Half Day
Onsite price
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Group size
Up to 12 delegates (please contact us for more than 12 delegates)
OVERVIEW
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First Aid for Schools - Staff
Running a whole school inset day first aid training course is a great team building day. Your staff learn or refresh their first aid skills which is always a great confidence boost. With allergies on the increase and as many children have now been prescribed adrenaline auto-injectors this course also covers the required content for staff to be trained to deliver these injections when necessary.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for teachers, ancillary staff, and anyone looking after children. With allergies on the increase and many children being prescribed adrenalin auto-injectors this course also covers the required content to deliver these injections if and when necessary.
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​Topics covered in the course:
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4.5 hrs - Adult and Child Emergency Life Support:
Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents and assessing casualties using a primary survey
Safe Airway Position
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and safe use of an AED
Child / Drowning CPR
Choking
Bleeding & Shock
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Pre-requisites
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​The practical elements of this course are essential as they provide you with vital hands-on experience. You must be physically able to take part in the practical parts of the course. You are required to attend the full duration of the course and candidates need a basic command of English ( defined as Level 2 ) to be eligible for evaluation and qualify for a Child Care First Aid certificate.
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​Assessment and Certification
You will be continually assessed throughout the course by one of our qualified trainers.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Child Care First Aid certificate valid for three years.
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On-site training room requirements
​It is recommended that the room size should be approximately 20 x 30 feet for a full 12-person course. The room should be large enough to seat all candidates comfortably in a semicircle formation. The floor space in the centre should be clean and uncluttered, as this will be used for the practical parts of the course. The trainer will also require a flip chart, if one is available.
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