First Aid Refresher

Course Overview

First aid is the initial care provided to someone who has suddenly fallen ill or who has been injured, until more advanced care can be provided or until the person recovers. Individuals who are trained in first aid hold a valuable role in reducing the severity of injury or illness in the workplace.

This course provides learners with a broad overview of the most common types of injuries that occur in the workplace, and the type of immediate treatment that should be provided. It does not, however, qualify the learner as a first aid officer. In order to obtain an accredited certificate, they must also be assessed in the practical competencies of first aid during a face-to-face course.

Key Content

• First aid responsibilities;
• The DRS ABCD action plan;
• Assessing conscious and unconscious casualties;
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
• Signs, symptoms and first aid treatment for:
  •     Trauma related injuries;
  •     Environment related injuries;
  •     Medical illnesses and issues.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Outline their responsibilities in providing first aid;
• Explain the DRS ABCD action plan;
• Explain how to perform CPR;
• Describe the signs, symptoms and first aid action required for common workplace injuries and illnesses.